Basset hound dog sitting between two wooden chairs on a porch with a green door labeled '10 Gould Suite' at a motel.

Welcome to Talbot Commons

Our “pocket hotel” (think “pocket park”—we only have 11 rooms, but they are gorgeous and spacious) is located in historic downtown Taylor, Texas, and a short walk or bike ride to stores and restaurants. In fact, we are right between the downtown shopping district and Old Taylor High – Taylor’s repurposed 1922-built high school, which has been turned into a charming collection of businesses including a tap room, a cocktail bar, restaurants, an arcade, dessert shops, a yoga studio, and other retailers!

The name Talbot Commons recognizes the property’s location on Talbot Street and the concept of a common space for people to gather, connect, and have fun.

Check out our Neighborhood page to learn more about the area. We can’t wait to show you the coolest, vibiest addition to Taylor TX hotels!

Modern bedroom with floral wallpaper, white bedding, and a red checkered blanket. Features two windows, a ceiling fan, and contemporary lamps on dark side tables.

Comfort & Convenience

We are a contactless hotel. What does this mean?

  • No onsite staff. Support (24/7) is just a phone call away.

  • Online reservations only. Guests receive messages welcoming them to Talbot Commons after booking a reservation.

  • Automated self-check-in. Guests receive their room number and access code via email/text before arrival. 

Outdoor patio with colorful metal chairs, wooden tables, hanging string lights, piano in background, surrounded by greenery and trees, during evening.

Small Scale, Big Impact

Talbot Commons Pocket Hotel is one part of a small-scale, mixed-use development transforming the site of the old First Presbyterian Church. The site consisted of two buildings: the original church, built in 1912, and the Sunday school and fellowship hall building, built in 1955. 

A group of investors from the broader Taylor area began the transformation with the hotel and coffee kiosk (operated by Haciendo Coffee Roasters). 

Future phases will include transformation of 607 North Main (originally a boarding house) into additional guest rooms for Talbot Commons Pocket Hotel, restoration of the church, and construction of a 17-unit courtyard apartment building with a corner retail store on the north end of the block.

Hotel Amenities include:
• Free street parking
• Contactless check-in
• Complimentary WiFi
• Outdoor seating area
• Pet-friendly (select rooms)

Wooden tabletop radio with control knobs, placed beside a modern table lamp in a room with blinds.

Taylor-ed Interiors

The guest rooms’ interiors are the brainchild of one of the founding investors, Douglas Moss, and his niece, Amanda Rienth. Native Taylorites, Douglas and Amanda are both principals of the international design firm Steinberg Hart, where Douglas leads the firm’s Austin office and Amanda leads interior design for the firm. 

Artistic depiction of a cowboy in a hat with floral patterns

About the Artist

B. Shawn Cox

The wallpaper above the headboard in each room was created by Austin-based artist B. Shawn Cox. An incredibly talented artist, he is a friend and former Texas Tech College of Architecture classmate of two of the founding investors of Talbot Commons.  

Four vintage postcards featuring landmarks in Taylor, Texas, including a high school, a sanitarium, Murphy Park, and a new public school building.

Historic Postcard Images

The vintage images of historic downtown Taylor are enlargements of postcards collected by local Taylor attorney Pat Quinn. These images capture the city in the early 1900s, when Taylor was the bustling and busiest community in Williamson County. 

 

Location

Talbot Commons is located in historic downtown Taylor.  We are located at the corner of 6th Street and Talbot - one block west of Main Street.  


616 Talbot Street
Taylor, Texas 76574