Del Rio, Texas Hotel Rooms at the Independent

The hotel was clean and comfortable, and well located next to a great restaurant. But what makes this hotel special is the owner Bob and his family. They were warm, welcoming and did everything possible to make our stay memorable, from giving us toothpaste when we ran out, to inviting us to chat over a beer, to driving us to/from the Mexican border so we could experience a few hours in Mexico. Bob loves hospitality and this shows, in the way he runs his hotel to his interactions with his guests - some (like us) who are there for the night and others who stay regularly. He has led a fascinating life and we really enjoyed chatting to him and his wife, to the various visitors who stop by to say "hi" and the other guests. I cannot thank Bob enough for his generosity in driving my family to/from the border, while we left our car and luggage at the Motel. Going to Mexico was a highlight and something the kids will remember forever, and we were able to do this because of Bob.

We were looking for a weekend on a budget. Price was right, breakfast was free, manager was friendly and helpful. Recently re-modeled, nice king size bed, big TV, with a refrigerator and microwave. This is really a bargain on the Border!