Taylor Alanis

San Marcos is certainly more than just a stop along I-35. It's become a destination and that means newer and bigger hotels coming to town. Bobcat Update's Taylor Alanis has more.

With San Marcos attracting more tourists, the city needs for more hotel rooms.
According to representatives from the San Marcos visitor's center, the city will welcome six new hotels over the next 18 months, including big names like Holiday Inn and Marriott. There is a high demand for family-friendly stays with accommodations like restaurants, adjoining rooms, and free Wi-Fi. Some San Marcos hotel employees don't mind the new and bigger neighbors. In fact, some even welcome them.
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San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce President Brian Bondy says it was just a matter of time before San Marcos got more hotels. The city is growing as more businesses and people make San Marcos their home.
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Although some current hotel employees agree the new hotels will bring more business to the city, it also means more competition.
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Bondy says the busiest time of the year is during Spring graduation and summer. Hotels book their rooms pretty fast this time of year.
SB(Stand-up) Among the new hotels will be this Marriott Courtyard which will feature a resort style swimming pool, theater room and fire pits for guests. Although it won't be open in time for graduation, its 97 rooms will open just in time for the busiest parts of summer. For Bobcat Update, I'm Taylor Alanis.