The Lodge at Kenedy

I was genuinely excited to go out to Kenedy, TX last weekend. Steve V. had an emergency job out there and I chose to accompany him. I was born and raised in Houston, I live in a high-rise condo, and I live and work inside the 610 Loop. To say that I was excited to go to a true small town was an understatement. However, my excitement ebbed just a little bit when I asked Steve if there was a Hilton in Kenedy and all he did was ask me, "... Seriously?" I started to Google some of the lodging and I started getting scared. I've never stayed at a motel and I've (literally) had nightmares about wood paneling. Steve told me that this place was brand spanking new and the owners provided us lodging for the night since he was there to work.

We arrived at about 11:00PM and Steve had to get straight to work so we just wanted to unload really quickly. First good thing -- they use key cards. In fact, they're not just regular key cards. They're the ones where you only have to wave it in front of the sensor to unlock the door. I know more hotels are acclimating to this system, but the only ones I've actually stayed at that do it are in Vegas.

Now, our initial impression -- let me just shout out some words to you: hardwood floors, granite countertops, brushed metal faucets. The contracting company that designed and built this lodging is based in Houston and it definitely shows. This truly was my home away from home.

I've heard that this place can get a bit pricey. But you definitely pay for it. If you're from a big city and you love to visit small towns, but still want the comforts and amenities of big city living, this is your place.

PS. I had to edit this because I just remembered -- the bed is hard. I mean, I love firm beds. But this bed is hard as a rock. However, I didn't have a hard time falling asleep because I was exhausted from the drive, and when I woke up, I woke up with a buttload of energy and my back felt fantastic!

I was pleasantly surprised. The rooms are like new and are stylish and very clean.. They have a great breakfast and the place was comfortable and relaxing!! I have stayed at many hotels in this area and the Lodge at Kenedy is among the best. The people who run the lodge made me feel like I was at home!

Beware of them failing to honor standing reservations. They will cancel without any notice if they think they can get a better rate from someone else.

Awesome rooms, very homey living and has a kitchenette, hubby is located in area quite often and we always stay here if rooms available, amazing owners and front desk service and great breakfast, room service is nice but last couple times they I guess couldn't read do not disturb signs while hubby was asleep, but it still doesn't stop us from going back, they even washed his clothes since crazy hours he doesn't get time and they do in a great timely matter.