Fort Davis Drug Store Hotel

The descriptions one can find of this place are really good, the reality not so. We were expecting a quaint soda fountain place with rooms above. The soda fountain place as closed. Yes there was pool and table tennis (which our boys loved and hence the 2 star rather than one review) but not what we were promised. There were bullet holes (I assume) in the front window. The room was filthy. THe bedding was mouldy and stained, there was huge amounts of dust and detritus on all surfaces and when an 11 year old boy refuses to use the bath because it's too dirty you know you're in trouble! I can see that someone is trying to renovate this place and make a something of it, but the basics, ie. cleanliness, just aren't being done.

You should stay here! If you want to emerge in west Texas history, culture and hospitality then this is the place. I have the privilege of meeting the owner who is a very nice lady, she keeps the place clean. The sheets, towels and toiletries are of high quality. We really enjoyed our stay here.

While this hotel is basically clean and comfortable (what more can you ask for?), it's more like staying in your aunt's 1950s home with a few modern upgrades (wifi, channel TV, instant hot water). We had a good night's rest as the kingsize bed was very comfortable indeed. Note that the walls are very thin, and we heard the one other guest come in quite late; at least he did not turn the TV on loud). We salute the hosts for investing a lot of love and money in the Old Drugstore; they've made it as welcome and as interesting as possible. And they're very responsive to your emails.

I stayed here a few years ago and love the owners putting the time and care into making the property so much better. New AC units kept the room cool , last time it was not cool. Lots of the little stuff that used to be wrong has been fixed. Loved the new 1950s style bar stools at the milkshake counter. Met the owner and she was super helpful with a restaurant recommendation where we got a 10% discount just for staying at the Drug Store. We’re definitely coming back again!