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2.0 of 5
1625 Texas Highway 351, I-20 Exit 288, Abilene, TX 79601
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Whitten Inn University
Ranked #13 of 34 hotels in Abilene
3.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
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Fort Smith, Arkansas
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great value, friendly staff, very convenient to I-20”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

I've stayed at this motel a couple of times and like it a lot. As another reviewer has observed it was probably a Holiday Inn 40 years ago. The Whitten's have done a good job of keeping the older property pretty nice. I like these type of two-story courtyard motels with outside rooms that one can park near. The room was clean, the bed was good and there were more amenities than I expected for the price (microwave, fridge, large flat screen TV, free WiFi, breakfast). I wish the Whitten's managed more older properties!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Midland, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“I enjoy my stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
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This is an older hotel (probably an old Holiday Inn); locally owned. Definitely not a 5 star, but its clean and I feel safe when I stay there. Staff is very friendly and makes me feel at home. It's close to restaurants, gas stations, and the interstate. Free wireless and breakfast. It was worth the price and would stay there again. It's a good place for a sleepover...don't expect a resort.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Texas
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“It was 1970 all over again”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

I didn't think they made hotels like this anymore. I have not stayed in such a cheap and low quality hotel as this in 40 years. Office attendent was nice, and so was staff. My main complaint is the quality of the hotel. Small rooms, room door opens up to the outside. (feels unsafe) espically in such close proximity to I-20. You never know who is lurking about. Lots of noise here from other guest. Pay the extra money and stay at a higher quality and more modern hotel. That my advice. The only positive here is that Cracker Barrell is just across the street!

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Good for a One Nighter”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

Nice place to stay for one night. Rooms are clean, staff are friendly. Nice breakfast.
Limited semi truck parking
Omar's Mexican food next door. Cheap COLD beer only. I wouldn't go back for the food
Chili's across the street

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Huntsville, AL
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Just ok”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

I stayed here after my flight got cancelled. It is an older hotel and is lacking on some of the amenities that newer hotels will offer. It does have wifi, but it was so slow that I couldn't use it; I had to tether my phone to get Internet.
The room was clean and acceptable. It is in a good location, not too far from the airport, with many close-by choices for restaurants.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1625 Texas Highway 351, I-20 Exit 288, Abilene, TX 79601
Price range (per night):* INR5,002 - 6,948

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