Cotton Court Hotel, by Valencia Hotel Collection
Downtown's year-round pool near the Buddy Holly Center
Lubbock, Lubbock
About this stay
The year-round outdoor pool is the standout here, unusual in Lubbock where most outdoor pools close for winter, and it sits about 1.6 kilometers from the Buddy Holly Center and a 17-minute walk from the Tornado Gallery. Rooms feature city views, work desks and free WiFi, and the on-site restaurant serves American, Texmex and local cuisines, a genuine dining destination rather than just a hotel convenience. Free bicycles make exploring the Depot Entertainment District easy without needing a car, and the property sits about 7 kilometers from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. With a 9.1 rating across 338 reviews, it holds the highest guest satisfaction score among Lubbock's downtown-adjacent properties.
- Year-round pool
- Free bicycles
- On-site restaurant
- City views
Our take
This suits travelers wanting a genuinely walkable downtown base near the Buddy Holly Center and Depot Entertainment District, with a pool that stays usable well outside of summer. The on-site restaurant is worth eating at even if not staying here. Guests prioritizing a full kitchen or a resort-scale pool complex should look at a different Lubbock property instead.
- Use the free bicycles to reach the Depot Entertainment District, it beats finding downtown parking.
- Book the on-site restaurant for dinner even on a short stay, it stands out from typical hotel dining.
- Check the outdoor pool schedule in winter, it stays open but hours may shift seasonally.
Why we love it
- Year-round outdoor pool, rare in Lubbock
- Close to the Buddy Holly Center
- Restaurant serving Texmex and local cuisine
- Highest guest rating downtown at 9.1
Why guests love itCotton Court Hotel is a downtown Lubbock hotel with a year-round outdoor pool, which matters when a family travels outside summer. Free bicycles make getting around downtown an outing in itself, and the restaurant on site serves American, Tex-Mex and local dishes. Rooms have city views and air conditioning, and there is a fitness centre. With a 9.1 score from 338 reviews, it is one of my first picks in Lubbock.
Guest reviews
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