Neat old hotel with terrific history. We had a good stay. Restaurant was good with strong west Texas flavor.

We stayed in one of the guest houses so that we could do laundry, which was extremely critical for us and convenient.

Only downside, beds were not very restful.

I delt with our reservation via internet. The hotel was very easy to deal with, and both discounted and upgraded our room as it was the 'shoulder' season.

This is a very nice hotel, with limited rooms, but vast public spaces (especially enjoyed the enclosed wrap-around porch, and the fireplace).

The restaurant is a primary attraction -- do not fail to eat there. -- great food at reasonable prices. Take your breakfast at the (former) "Drugstore" across the street.

As expected of old hotels, each room is different, though large enough and quite comfortable.

If you don't like cats, "Tuxedo" is easily avoided.

The public library is just across the parking lot. Davis Mtn. State Park and hiking trails are only a few miles away.

It was 4.30 p.m. when we rolled into this prime example of "small town America" & we decided we could chance driving on for an hour before finding accommodation. However, having driven the length of the broad main street, we looked at each other, did a "U" & returned to the Hotel Limpia in cute Fort Davis, near the Davis Observatory.
Husband came out with big smile on face- "you'll like this one" ..an historic house with huge verandahs, enormous, airy , light rooms & an abundance of "Victorian" furniture throughout but modern bathrooms with good smellies, towels etc. Reception was welcoming; a real fire was lit in the lounge later & when we asked about drinks, we were told to buy from the store as it was cheaper & they'd provide glasses & corkscrew- which we did & sat on verandah to watch the sun going down on enormous Town Hall.
The Limpia does seem to have a tendency to creep, i.e., they own a large gift store & we ate in the separate restaurant; good meal in a "down-home " atmosphere but properly waited on.
Fort Davis is the sort of town where one can buy tins of differently-flavoured local nuts; have a home-made broom or walking stick; home-made fudge etc., It is about 2 hours ' drive from isolated Big Bend National Park.
The crowning moment of our stay was when the 18lbs.!! cat came, complete with food & pooh-box , to sleep in one of our armchairs overnight, as I love cats....not everywhere is like this.
We paid only $89 for our room (includes coffee/cookies for stand-up breakfast) but we noticed the usual price was $149. Even at full price, we would have thought this was reasonable, considering the size of the room, quality of bedlinen, furniture etc. If we were within 100 miles of the hotel again, we would go out of our way to stay there- what more can be said?

This hotel was built in the 1920s. Reopened in 1978. Definitely has that old world charm. It is family owned and managed by Don Parkinson, who is gem of an employee. Ready to help with dinner reservations, where to sight see, etc.

The building has lots of places to sit and relax; several porches, a 2nd story balcony, pool area, and two lovely sitting rooms(one with a fire in the fireplace every evening.)

Tea and coffee are ready in the lobby every morning.

Eat at the Drug store across the street. Very good food and exceptionally nice wait staff.

Fort Davis is an interesting place to visit. It has the fort, which was occupied by the Buffalo Soldiers and there is the McDonald Observatory. With Fort Davis' elevation, it is a great get away for those who live in a hot climate.

The price is also a bargain. The night before we arrived, we stayed in a dump Super 8 in Fort Stockton for the same price as a night at the Limpia. Should have kept driving instead of stopping in Fort Stockton.

Enjoy!