Hotel Coratel Inn & Suites by Jasper New Braunfels IH-35 EXT 189 (New Braunfels, USA)

Located in the business district of New Braunfels, Baymont Inn and Suites New Braunfels is only a short drive from many local attractions. Kids will love the local water parks and river activities. If you want to experience authentic, old-school Texas, head to the honky-tonk bars and dance halls of nearby Greune.

The rooms at this hotel are comfortable and spacious, and with family rooms available, you can keep your brood together while saving money. The air conditioning helps to keep the environment cool, and the kids can catch their favorite TV show while you relax with a freshly brewed coffee.

With all the extras this hotel offers, from the free parking to the swimming pool, the room rate you pay stretches a long way. Plus, given that it's within a very short drive of many New Braunfels attractions, it helps to save you time and money on travel.

Sure, this is a no-frills, older hotel, so you expect the decor to be a little old-fashioned, and this doesn't bother many people. However, guests do complain about things that are failing or broken, such as ice machines, air-con units, or door locks. These little annoyances can quickly mount up.

Another sign of a lack of upkeep at the hotel is the smell. Many guests complain about the smell of cigarette smoke lingering, even in non-smoking rooms, while a lot of the bathrooms have seen better days - and more efficient ventilation systems. The result is that mold and mildew are common problems.

The quality of free breakfasts varies wildly between hotels - and the buffet here is not one of the great ones. You'll be limited to waffles and other high-carb items, and there are often long queues for the waffle-maker during the breakfast rush.