The Lone Star state is a LARGE place. There are hundreds of hotels along the Interstate, in major cities, and even tucked away in small, quiet towns. As a result, its extremely hard to find the BEST places to stay in the state…at least, it used to be.

Here, we have the absolute best hotels in the state as ranked by the creative community at Trip Advisor.

5. Grand Hyatt DFW - The Grand Hyatt is the #1 hotel in Dallas, TX according to the Trip Advisor community. It’s recommended for older travelers, but families and kids will also have a great experience here. It’s located near attractions like Six Flags over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, and much, much more.

4. Super 8 - 183 Airport - The #2 hotel in Austin is, surprisingly, a Super 8. The hotel is recommended for families, and you can even park your car in the parking lot while you’re away on a flight as long as you stay for one night. One of the reviewers in calls this hotel “better than a Hilton”.

3. Drury Plaza Hotel Riverwalk - This 24 story hotel on the Riverwalk in San Antonio is only 4 blocks from the Alamo and features many luxury options at a much cheaper price than most would expect.

2. Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum - ranked the #1 hotel in Austin, the Arboretum is located slightly off the beaten path for a quiet stay. It is located near a major route so you can quickly get to where you want to go within the city. It’s a very charming place to stay.

1. Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - located in Killeen, Texas, this hotel is the #1 choice of Trip Advisor readers, and is perfect for any age group. The hotel features many of the same amenities that you would find with a much more expensive hotel. Clean rooms, pleasant staff, and much more make this the best hotel in Texas.