Kennewick, the largest of Washington State's Tri-Cities, is located on the Columbia River in the southeast region of the state. Native Americans were the first known residents of the area, and the city's name is derived from an American Indian word meaning "grassy place." Lewis and Clark came through in the early 19th century, but Kennewick was not incorporated until 1904. In the 1970s, the three nuclear plants built at Hanford provided job security for area residents. Kennewick Man, the oldest (9,200 years old) nearly complete skeleton ever found in North America, was discovered on the banks of the river in 1996. Over 160 wineries lie within 50 miles of the city, which sits in the heart of Washington wine country. Visitors are attracted to the boating, fishing and swimming opportunities afforded by the Columbia River.
The 162-room, pet-friendly Red Lion Hotel is adjacent to Columbia Center Mall, three blocks from the Three Rivers Convention Center. Each room features double, queen or king pillow-top beds, free Wi-Fi, cable TV with Nintendo games, microwaves, refrigerators, work areas and coffeemakers. Guest amenities include free breakfast buffet, lounge, a la carte restaurant, meeting space for up to 1,000 people, fitness room and an outdoor seasonal pool.
The 120-room Hilton Garden Inn Tri-Cities is located across the street from Three Rivers Convention Center and Toyota Center & Arena. Each room features queen or king beds, free Wi-Fi, cable TV with HBO and Nintendo games, microwaves, refrigerators, work areas and coffeemakers. Suites offer separate sitting areas and kitchens. Guest amenities include a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, meeting space, guest laundry, business center and fitness room. Room service is offered from 5 to 10 p.m. daily. The Great American Grill restaurant serves breakfast and a 24-hour Pavilion Pantry is on site. It's a short drive to local restaurants, including Red Robin, Double Dragon and Cedars Restaurant.
The pet-friendly, 150-room Clover Island Inn sits on the edge of the Columbia River, minutes from downtown Kennewick's shopping district. Each room features king or queen beds, free Wi-Fi, flat screen cable TV, microwaves, refrigerators, work areas and coffeemakers. Many rooms offer scenic views of the river. Suites offer separate sitting areas and garden tubs. Guest amenities include free continental breakfast, free bike usage, free boat docking, a large outdoor pool and hot tub overlooking the Columbia River, meeting space, free airport shuttle service and a waterfront fitness center . The Crow's Nest bar & Grill is on site, and the famous Cedars Restaurant and Ice Harbor Brewing Pub are just next door.
The pet-friendly, 42-room Fairfield Inn sits in walking distance from the shops and restaurants of Columbia Center. Each room in the three-story hotel features one king or two queen beds, free Wi-Fi, cable TV with HBO, roll-away beds, microwaves, mini-refrigerators, work areas and coffeemakers. Suites offer separate sitting areas and garden tubs. Guest amenities include free continental breakfast, a heated indoor pool and whirlpool and fitness center. The inn is a one-minute drive from Red Lobster and Red Robin restaurants.
