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Reviews of The Downtown Abbey

516 W Hopkins, San Marcos, 78666, United States

#4 of 5 B&Bs and Inns in San Marcos

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 29 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud neighbors in next suite that did not read info provided and locked me out of the building. No response from host after making complaint on noise.

    Very cute, historical location. Clean.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good location, nice walk to town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area for sitting outside was not clean, lots of leaves and debris.

    Very good location and neat old church building, very quaint.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Interesting place for an apartment.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls are soooo thin! Neighbors were having a party the whole 2 days we were there. They were very loud/yelling and were talking loud and slamming doors the whole time. Bathroom was dimly lit with only 1 set of lights. Needed hand towel. Handles on bathtub were off for shower feature. Remote for tv had low batteries and didn’t work well. Sitting area/living room was not comfortable to sit in to watch a movie (couch or chairs). Beds were ok. Place was roomy and quaint.

    Location, ambiance.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Gorgeous historic church stay with claw foot tub & beautiful reading areas. Perfect for a bottle of wine and a good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom door didn’t fully close because of foundation issues.

    Amazing location, gorgeous historic building, great communication with owner, easy combo code & amaaaazing bath tub!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty ac vent/ filter.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    The host was absolutely wonderful. He went out of his way to make my stay amazing, and he did. If given the opportunity
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The grounds, were not clean. Even though It’s winter, the leaves could have been cleaned from the outside stairs. Although esthetically clean, the air was “old” smelling. There were spider webs on the floor board corners. When you’re charging a cleanup fee, guest expect clean.

    The location was perfect.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    7.0
    Good value, especially for 4 people
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Believe the original listing advertised a pull out sofa... it was actually an air mattress, but it was comfortable. We did have to get in touch with the landlord to get linen for the extra bed. Housekeeping didn't quite tidy up beforehand, there was a wet bag of towels and dirty linen left behind, but they fixed it up within 30min. Since it was so cold - it would have been nice to have an electric kettle to heat up water, but we were able to boil water in a pot on the electic stove. I'm a bit fussy with my bedding as I run hot and need to have breathable fabrics + have sensitive skin... sheets and blankets were a polyester blend, not natural fabric like linen or cotton. If this is a concern for you, consider bringing your own bedding. Lastly, sleeping in the main bed, it rained really hard one night, and my partner said he felt water dripping on his arm (for about an hour, every few minutes, just a drop on himself or could hear it land on the bed)... but when we went to investigate the ceiling in the morning there didn't appear to be any water damage. So, I'm inclined to think... is this space haunted?! 😳 (which might even be something I like... as we're suckers for a bit of spooky history) or perhaps a leaky roof needs to be checked out.

    The house is located very close to the Square - short drive to all the places we wanted to be. Plenty of space for 4 people to stay the night, even more for 2 people. Great bathroom with lots of towels and a big shower. Central heating was perfect for the cold blitz while we were visiting. The record player was a nice touch! I also didn't realise the space was dog-friendly... if we had known beforehand, we may have invited my dog's brother to join :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    3.0
    Cute property, but listing is misleading, host phone number is disconnected, and we weren’t provided enough bwd linens.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The contact phone number is disconnected and didn’t work. The listing states there is a “sofa bed”, but it’s just a very firm sofa. There were no linens provided for the sofa. When we messaged the host that the linens were not available where they said they would be, they simply never responded. We had to borrow linens from a guest in another unit.

    Beautiful property and great location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    4.0
    I would not stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioner went out a couple hours after we arrived. We texted through booking.com and through the phone number given and did not receive a message until the next morning that they were sorry they did not get back to us about the air conditioner . we went to Walmart to get a fan that evening so that it was not hot sleeping. I understand things happen, but there's no excuse for not getting back to us and it was already late in the evening to go somewhere else and we've already spent the money to stay there.

    It was spacious

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed our stay. Pleasantly surprised with the spaciousness of the drawing room. Very cute and homey. Comfortable. Great location. Host was very helpful. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    1.0
    Frequent traveler worldwide -this was worst experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extended the stay not knowing they'd allow college partiers to violate <8 ppl rule in next apt & blasting music from the moment they checked in depriving of basic law right to peaceful enjoyment Finally got owner (called both #'s repeatedly over cpl hrs). He argued they only had to lower music after 10 pm which they didn't & he was "too busy" to go over there As w/ other reviews, he's nice until he had to be a responsible and,like another man's review, had to get other accmdtn due to owner negligence refusing to rectify situation

    First night was fine (there's heavy street noise so front room too noisy but had 2nd bedroom. Even w/guests in adjacent apt , fine b/c they acted within norms Nice to have tub but they bought cheapest version without shower stand and made for someone short

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was such a unique and interesting venue!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    2.0
    Waste of time and money.
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower attachment didn’t work & bathtub was dirty. There is no interior deadbolt on the front door. No way to feel secure in the unit. Cracks in the walls & floors due to foundation damage. Can’t close the bedroom doors because of foundation damage & rug in the way. Constant harassment from the landlord threatening to fine the renters. Traffic noise made it impossible to sleep. Had to leave at 1:00am to find another hotel so we could sleep.

    Nothing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Within walking distance of coffee shops and nightlife this is a winner in all categories.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would just make sure the people staying know that it has only a bath tub, no stand up shower option. This was not a big deal for me but others may need other options.

    Loved the decor, high ceilings, original wood floors. Amazingly high windows with gothic peaks. I really liked that the dining room table can be used as a desk and is right up against the window so you have great lighting as you're working as I was partially on this trip.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Lovely stay. We would like to come again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good.

    The location is amazing. You can walk to downtown San Marcos and to close-by restaurants and bars. We slept very well in the cozy bed and it was nice and quiet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    A beautiful historical church, originally windows and doors. Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect!

    Amazing property!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful, unique venue. Cutely decorated and furnished with all we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    A couple of the outlets didn't work. One was in the bathroom and the other in the bedroom.

    Appreciated the coffee and coffee maker. Not a breakfast location. Appreciated the fan.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    6.0
    Liked the place but hated the service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No internet and no tv capabilities

    Quaint antique

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    It worked well for me. Comfortable and affordable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

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