MCM Eleganté Hotel Odessa

The Hotel Elegante in Odessa, Texas has a mixed feel. Pulling up to the hotel on a work trip, it felt very dated. Walking up to the entry with a giant Ten Commandments monument felt out of place and imposing. Assuming this hotel is for a very specific clientele… The common areas are also quite dated and have a noticeable musky smell, which can be off-putting at first. Checkin was a struggle. Took a while for someone to even help me and when she finally arrived, had zero personality and no smile. On the bright side, my room had been recently updated and was clean, comfortable, and much more modern than the rest of the hotel. It was nice to have a pleasant room to retreat to, though the overall atmosphere of the hotel could definitely use a refresh. I also had access to a nightly lounge area with free food but it was subpar. How this hotel has a 4 star rating is beyond me. I would probably not stay here again.

We arrived on Christmas day 2025 for Elegante's unbelievable Christmas buffet. It is beyond description as to how delicious it was! The staff were superb in attending to our needs. We also treated ourselves to a one night stay. The beds are so incredibly comfortable you want to take them home! Rooms are clean. Room service, and the food was great! Can't say enough good things about this hotel!!

We stayed here while my daughter participated in the Special Olympics Fall Classic. The room we stayed in was very clean and freshly renovated. The staff was very friendly and the food was great. We recommend this as a great place to stay in Odessa.

Positive: "" Negative: The sink plug would close, but wouldn't open back up. zTried to look under the sink and the door wasn't secured. I didsnsge to get the sink plug open.

Beautiful remodel, spacious comfy rooms, large beds and pillows with mini refrigerator and microwave. Food in the restaurant was delicious and the wait staff was wonderful and friendly. Also there's a complimentary airport shuttle with lots of free parking for guests. We will definitely stay here again.

The Elegante is a very unique and interesting property. I get the sense this hotel rose out of the oil boom era—perhaps fell on hard times during its decline—but has since been thoughtfully rejuvenated into a genuinely comfortable and enjoyable place to stay. I was fortunate to stay on the 8th floor, concierge level, and truly appreciated the amenities provided. The food in the concierge lounge was excellent, as was the service from most of the staff there. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable, full-service hotel with a sense of character and history. That said, I believe the Shrimp Boat restaurant could use some attention across the board. The atmosphere feels a bit dated, and both the service and food presentation could be improved. It’s not a deal breaker—just an area with room for enhancement. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and look forward to returning.

Got to stay at this beautiful hotel whilst on layover with my airline. Exceptional customer service, with beautiful spacious rooms. Breakfast and dinner was served for free with great selections and a cocktail of you wanted. Free! Definitely an awesome stay!