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SureStay by Best Western opens in Floresville, Texas

The 42-room hotel is owned by Niraj Patel

The SureStay Hotel by Best Western Floresville is now open in Floresville, Texas. It is owned by Niraj Patel.

The 42-room hotel is near Cycle Ranch motocross venue and the Floresville Event Center. Also nearby are The Alamo, San Antonio River Walk, Sea World San Antonio and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, along with Marathon Oil Company, Holland Energy, Cajun Well Services Inc., Schoeffler Energy Group Inc. and Key Energy Services.


Amenities include an outdoor pool and a pavilion with barbeque pits and picnic microwaves and mini-fridges.

“Our guests will appreciate the warm hospitality and exceptional value they receive at our Old West hotel,” said Niraj Patel, Owner of the Hotel by Best Western Floresville. “At our pet-friendly hotel, we’re committed to providing a comfortable stay for the whole family with the amenities they expect: free high-speed internet throughout the hotel, complimentary breakfast, and quality customer care.”

Asian American-owned The Riverfront Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western was opened in Richland, Washington earlier this month.

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