Hotels Amarillo

The city of Amarillo is located in the center part of Texas's northern panhandle and is an important economic hub for the area, including the neighboring states. This city which is part 'old cowboy' and part modern and new provides an interesting insight into times gone by and as such is a fascinating city to visit. .

Anybody with an interest in the Old West and cowboys will love the vibe from canyons and flat plains to Cadillacs, gigantic steaks and museums. The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum has one of the country's best collections of Western art and artifacts. Guests have an opportunity to mingle with real cowboys at the Amarillo Livestock Auction where they go about their business of buying and selling cattle. Art museums and botanical gardens offer another perspective to life in this city while children will love the thrilling rides at the Wonderland Park.

Some hotels are conveniently located either close to the International Airport which has the third biggest runway in the world. Others are located in downtown Amarillo while others provide convenient access to the stunning and majestic Palo Duro Canyon. The land around Amarillo is flat and used for agriculture and livestock as well as oil wells and refineries but towards the southeast this gives way to a series of steep eroded cliffs and canyons that extends for about 300 miles.

Accommodations here are mostly two and three-star hotels, bed and breakfasts, inns and guest houses. Guest rooms are generally spacious and beautifully appointed and include suites, extended stay studios and corporate apartments. Many include seating areas that provide a 'residential' feeling and the comfort of feeling as if you are at home. The Amarillo Residence Inn by Marriott includes over sized suites that include fully equipped kitchens with separate living, sleeping and dining areas.

Guest rooms generally include either two double beds or one king-size bed and are well decorated with comfortable furniture and fine fittings creating an inviting atmosphere. Welcoming air-conditioning in the middle of the summer heat and individual controlled heat on cold winter days ensures that all guests are comfortable. Cribs and connecting rooms are often available as well.

With business guests in mind, the larger hotels have guest rooms that offer provide a spacious well-lit work desk with a lamp and ergonomic chair and a telephone with data port, free local calls and voice mail. Complimentary high-speed and wireless internet access ensures that business guests can conduct business effectively and efficiently. Other amenities and facilities include a refrigerator, microwave, iron and ironing board, coffee maker, alarm clock,radio and a TV with cable channels.

Some of the hotels Amarillo offer includes conference and meeting facilities. Flexible rooms are ideal for conferences, meetings and also provide a perfect place for banquets. With modern audio-visual equipment and qualified conference staff, functions and events are sure to be a major success.

Many hotels have swimming pools, both heated indoor and outdoor, Jacuzzi and whirlpools and fully equipped fitness centers with cardio-vascular equipment and free weights. Horseback riding, tennis, volleyball and picnic areas and tables provide plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities. Outdoor courtyards with sundecks and gazebo are the perfect place to catch a bit of sun or relax with a cool drink and a good book.

Guests at any of the hotels Amarillo has will find plenty of other amenities and facilities as well. These include laundry and dry-cleaning, wake-up service, ice machine, newspapers, free parking, non-smoking rooms and luggage storage. Some hotels are pet friendly and others have special amenities and facilities for disabled guests that include Access Visual Alert for the hearing impaired. A barber, hairdresser, beauty shop and florist are also provided by some Amarillo Hotels. Many will also organize airport transfers taking much of the stress out of traveling.

There are many restaurants around the city, famous for their fine Texan steaks and contemporary American cuisine. Lovely hotel lounges and bars, many decorated in traditional cowboy style which leaves guests in no doubt that they are indeed in 'cowboy land' provide a great location for meeting friends and also provide great food and drink.

You will find perfect accommodations here, easy access to National Parks and tourist attractions in the city and an insight into cowboy life, both past and present. With restaurants that serve up huge Texan steaks, conference facilities and many other recreational opportunities, both leisure and business guests are well catered for.

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