Stay at Scottish Inns & Suites Merkel, TX with free breakfast, WiFi, outdoor pool, and RV parking. Conveniently located near downtown and Abilene Regional Airport.
Visitors appreciate the friendly, family-run atmosphere and affordable rates, alongside clean rooms and convenient amenities like free breakfast and nearby dining. While some features show their age, the motel provides a cozy, no-frills stay suited to budget-conscious travelers.
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Scottish Inns & Suites Merkel, TX is a modest, low-rise lodging option located just off Interstate 20, providing convenient access to downtown Merkel and nearby points of interest such as Dyess Museum and Abilene Regional Airport. The property offers straightforward accommodations suitable for visitors seeking practicality over luxury.
The hotel features unfussy rooms equipped with essential amenities including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and complimentary breakfast. Additional facilities include free parking, accessible access, an outdoor pool, and RV parking, catering to travelers with diverse needs. Guests traveling with pets and families will also find the property accommodating.
Guests consistently highlight the friendly and accommodating nature of the owners and staff, who contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. While the rooms are described as clean and comfortable, some reviews note that the property’s age is noticeable, particularly with older mattresses and limited modernization in bathroom fixtures. Nonetheless, the value and hospitality are frequently praised.
A Mexican restaurant adjacent to the property offers convenient dining, with motel guests receiving a discount, adding to the practical appeal of the location. Its quiet and peaceful surroundings make it a reasonable choice for workers, families, and travelers looking for functional accommodations in the Merkel area.
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Extremely nice family running this place. Very affordable which is rare out here. Most people try to take advantage of the working man out here. Outdated but very cozy home feel to it. My only complaint would be the beds. They definitely need to upgrade the mattresses. For the price and hospitality though, you can't beat it. They'll continue to get my business as long as I'm in this area working.
The owners of this motel are very accommodating and go out of their way to make sure that your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. The rooms are quaint and comfortable and some of the cleanest you will find compared to other hotel/motels. The restaurant next door offers delicious home cooking at a 10% discount from it's already reasonable prices for motel guests. The area is quiet and peaceful. I'd definitely stay here any time I'm in the area and in need of a room.
Andy the owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and works hard to provide a great guest experience!
Very well kept up motel. It is a little older but in good condition for its age. The owners are very welcoming also and always want to make you feel welcomed. It does take a little time to get a vacancy as they stay full so try to schedule ahead of time. Very good weekly rates also if you plan to stay long term. Don’t expect a 5 star but for a hotel built in the 60s, it is very acceptable. I do wish they had a toilet that was a little bigger though. Couldn’t barely fit on it as it is a little smaller.
Owners and staff are amazingly nice room was clean and everything works great stayed 3 day while my semi was being repaired...nice restaurant attached to the motel serves great food!
It's an aged and friendly place a senior couple runs. There are zero bugs of any kind that I've seen. I paid $75 for a double my equipment was safe and it was a great value ! As a small business owner I applaud the folks hear for keeping it going let's help them help us by giving them our support !
Andy the owner is the best man that you make business with, I really recommend this place specially for people who work in that area.
The owners are really nice and always make us feel welcome
Set in a 2-story property just off Interstate 20, this straightforward lodging is 0.7 miles from downtown Merkel, 12.1 miles from Dyers Air Force Base, 16.6 miles from Abilene and 20.4 miles from Buffalo Gap Historic Village.
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63 reviews 800 Arnold Blvd, Abilene, TX 79603, United States
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