Whether you're road-tripping through Texas or there to visit friends, the city of Uvalde, about an hour and a half west of San Antonio, is a great stopping point. A small city of about 15,000, Uvalde boasts several historical sites, including the Aviation Museum of Texas and the John Nance Garner Home and Museum. Finding the right accommodation can be tough. There aren't many hotel options in Uvalde, so be sure to book in advance to ensure you get a room.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is located in the heart of Uvalde, on East Main Street. This hotel is suited for the business traveler, as it has a business center complete with copying, printing and faxing services. It also has Internet available. After a day of meetings, visit the health and fitness center, complete with treadmills, a stationary bike and a flat-screen TV. At $98.96 per night, as of 2011, this is the most expensive hotel in Uvalde.
The Quality Inn is the other hotel in Uvalde, also located on East Main Street. The hotel has 114 rooms and features free wireless Internet access, a free hot breakfast, free coffee and an outdoor pool. Laundry services are available on site as well. And no need to leave the pooch at home; the Quality Inn is a pet-friendly hotel. Rooms are as low as $79.99 per night, as of 2011.
If you find that the two hotels are booked, you'll find several motels and inns in Uvalde. The Amber Sky Motel costs about $65 per night, the Inn of Uvalde is about $52-$60 per night and Americas Best Value Inn Uvalde starts at $42 per night. These accommodations don't include as many amenities as the hotels but are less expensive options. If you're set on a hotel but the ones above are booked, try looking in nearby Hondo.
When choosing accommodation in Uvalde, consider the price and amenities. Although the hotels are more expensive, they provide more amenities and if you're staying for longer than a night or two, you may want to spend the extra money for these extra luxuries. Keep in mind that Uvalde is near enough to San Antonio, so you could visit Uvalde's historical sites during the day and head to San Antonio for the night. There are dozens of hotels to choose from in San Antonio.
