Family hotels and homes in Lorena

I could say that I'm an expert in hotels. I first worked in one of the best hotels in South Carolina under a strenuous and demanding training programme in 1968 and have since stayed in the full range of hotels from the greatest, storied hotels of the world to dusty, roadside motels in rural Nebraska - and all levels in between. The Element Wako provides the best conceivable value for an American hotel possible in America today. This didn't just happen. I asked to speak with the Hotel Manager, Ankit Bhakta. I found him educated, elegant, courteous and, I have to say a hotel visionary. He is also a partner in an independent local hotel group clustered around Waco of which this is but one of maybe five if I recall. I enjoyed the bar of the hotel until late and was downstairs to observe early morning preparations beginning at 5:00 am in the morning. One of the early morning staff made sure that the coffee (delicious) was ready for me within minutes. It was a joy to see what is possible but not practiced in any hotel in its price range today that I have visited. I listened to other guests. Their experiences mirrored, though through less practiced eyes, my own. They loved it. A full service hotel at a moderate price? Ask yourselves, when did you last come across such a place conveniently located just off of the highway? For young people the answer will probably be "Never." All staff were pleasant and knowledgeable - maintenance, the desk clerks, the lady cooking breakfast to order in the morning, and to the General Manager himself. It is a pleasure for me to review the Element Waco, and I will certainly be staying there again if I don't choose to explore another of this hotel group's offerings in Waco. If this level of quality for the money is its trademark, I can look forward to staying in any of them. This visit we were just passing through. For a longer stay in Waco I might try a downtown location of theirs. I would call Mr.

Great staff and wonderful property.

Breakfast was fine. Plenty of items to choose and lots of room to sit and enjoy the meal.

The house was very tastefully decorated and the backyard set up was perfect.

Amazing host and cute environment. Everything was clean and available.

Everything was so great. So many personal details, and probably the most relaxing I’ve had in a LONG time!

It was very quiet. Everything needed was provided. My kids and I enjoyed it there. My mom was upset because no TV was in the bedrooms. But internet was provided so that's a plus. Love the backyard with the deck. Thank you for a wonderful stay

It was very quiet and peaceful. Very clean and comfortable beds! Beautiful porch The neighbors were quite friendly on both sides

Location was great. The house was equipped with everything we needed (i.e. coffee). Backyard area was nice. Plenty of room for our family.

A beautiful cottage, and very clean.