Stay at Champion Inn Motel in Shepherd, TX. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking, and easy access to Big Creek Scenic Area and Sam Houston National Forest.
Guests highlight the motel's cleanliness, spacious rooms, and friendly staff. While it lacks on-site dining and recreational facilities, its location near local attractions and nearby IHOP adds convenience. Great value is noted, especially for travelers prioritizing comfort and budget.
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Champion Inn is a motel situated conveniently along US-59 in Shepherd, Texas. The property is relatively new, featuring clean, spacious rooms that guests have noted for comfortable beds and practical layouts without carpet flooring. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available, although the motel does not offer a swimming pool, fitness center, or on-site dining options.
The motel’s straightforward amenities and affordability make it suitable for travelers seeking a no-frills place to rest, particularly those visiting for sightseeing or recreational activities nearby. The property’s location provides easy access to outdoor attractions such as Big Creek Scenic Area and Sam Houston National Forest’s Double Lake Recreation Area, which offer a range of outdoor pursuits including hiking, fishing, and picnicking.
Reviews generally highlight attentive and friendly management, with several guests praising the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. Some find the absence of carpet a positive for hygiene, while the quiet atmosphere is appreciated during stays. Guests also mention the proximity of a restaurant next door, offering additional convenience since the motel lacks its own food service.
Champion Inn is positioned approximately 40 minutes by car from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and just over an hour from William P. Hobby Airport, making it a reasonable choice for travelers needing access to the area by air. While its rating leans positive at 4.2 from 87 reviews, the motel’s simple setup may best serve visitors prioritizing clean, affordable lodging near outdoor and local points of interest over luxury amenities.
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Fernando the manager is awesome. If you need something, he will make sure you get it. The hotel is brand new, so of course it's clean. The rooms are big, bed is very comfy, and they have HBO. I sleep very comfortable there knowing I'm safe. Oh yeah, did I mention it's affordable!! If your in the area, and need a place to stay, this is it.
11min away from event, very convenient. Comfortable rooms with professional and kind service. Thank you
This place is a gem. The staff was friendly. The motel is new and still being set up. They have the most comfortable beds we have ever slept on for a motel. Very clean (even though it is new). IHOP is next door (great food and friendly staff). If you need a place to stay with reasonable prices this is the spot and they are pet friendly.
$65 with driver discount,can't beat the price. Room was very clean. Receptionist spoke good english,don't know why people complain about communication. Very nice, not rude at all. Plenty of parking at T/A, right outside of window. I give them 5 stars cause of the price and convenience.
I'm rating it as 5 stars based on other hotels at this price point. The room was so clean you could smell the cleaner. No carpet, which I consider a good thing but may not be if they're busy and it echos. The Saturday night we stayed was quiet and the manager was super kind. There is someone living at one end with a dog, dog house, etc., but we didn't smell or hear an animal in the hotel. The bed was actually a little too soft for me, which was a pleasant surprise from the rock hard beds at other hotels. The iHop next door was handy and service there was good too.
Stayed one night, it was clean, safe and price was reasonable. Like the fact that there's no carpet on the floors to get stinky. If you take your room card next door to the IHOP you can get a 10% discount on your meal. Staff was friendly and helpful. Coffee and other beverages in the lobby. If your needing a place to lay your head, highly recommend this place.
The rooms are very nice and clean, the manager and her husband are also very nice and attentive. The price is average around the area. And well worth the money.
Rooms are very spacious and spotless clean, the hospitality is superb and great price. It feels like home and location is right next to the good restaurant and gas station. Overall a great stay and recommended.
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