There are cheaper hotels and more expensive hotels in Corpus, but this one has a few nice features:
- plentiful free parking
- recently-renovated rooms
- nice view of the marina
- across the street from several restaurants and bars
- across the street from a nice walking trail along the seawall
- across the street from a good coffee shop (Aqua Java)
- free continental (i.e. sugar-high) breakfast
The main disadvantage of this hotel is the distance from Worldwinds and Padre Island. As you can see from these directions, they are about 1 hour away from each other. However, I personally like staying downtown where I can easily walk to everything I need.
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This is definitely a good choice. It seems questionable until you stay there. It's recently remodeled (so it's not one of those hotels that smell like Grandma's house), pet-friendly, has a great staff, and is walking distance to some fine drinking establishments.
A downside is that there doesn't seem to be a good beach nearby (although there is a beach nearby), but you can't have it all.
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Everyone we ran across in Corpus was very friendly. We got lots of good suggestions about places to eat and where to experience the Corpus nightlife, a discounted meal, and some free dessert coupons.
Also, a handful of the bars there seem to go with the multiple-bars-in-one style (examples: Pat O's, Bob Popular), which is a little different from Austin's bar-style. Most people dressed pretty relaxed as it looked like jeans and t-shirts were welcome just about everywhere.
All-in-all, everything adds up to make for a fun, relaxing vacation.
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