Alda is a small village in south-central Nebraska that originally named "Pawnee" after the Pawnee Indian Tribe. It was later changed to Alda after the birth of the first child in the community named Alda. Whether you are visiting this area for historical remembrance or if you want to enjoy some of the nearby attractions, you can find hotels in nearby Grand Island to rest and relax in.
Hampton Inn and Suites is located six miles outside of Alda, Nebraska, in Grand Island. This hotel is minutes away from the historic downtown area of the city and from attractions such as Island Oasis Water Park and Crane Meadows Nature Center. Guests enjoy both wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, complimentary hot breakfast and access to the business center, indoor pool, fitness center, conference and meeting rooms and guest laundry. Nearby restaurants include the Chicken Coop, Farmers Daughter, Nonna's Italian Restaurant and Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill. As of January 2011, rates begin at $109.00 per night.
Howard Johnson is located nine miles outside of Alda in Grand Island. This hotel features 177 guest rooms, five suites and one honeymoon suite that includes a hot tub. Guests can take advantage of the business center, fitness center and meeting or banquet facilities as well as the free high-speed Internet and complimentary hot breakfast in the Tiki Lounge. Also on site is the Garden Café and Bakery. As of January 2011, the nightly rates for this hotel start at $59.00 per night.
The Holiday Inn is also located in Grand Island, nine miles from Alda. This hotel features a 24-hour business center, free high-speed Internet access in all rooms and a 13,500-square-foot meeting and banquet facility. Other amenities at this hotel include a fitness center, miniature golf and an indoor pool. Nearby attractions include the Stuhr Museum, the Platte River and the Heartland Events Center. Rates for the rooms at this hotel begin at $109.95 per night as of January 2011.
The Super 8 hotel is located nine miles from Alda in Grand Island. This is a pet-friendly hotel that offers complimentary high-speed Internet access and continental breakfast. There is also a large indoor pool as well as a hot tub for guests to enjoy. Nearby attractions include the Fonner Park Racetrack and the Heritage Kids Kingdom. Restaurants that are in the area include El Tapatio, Tommy's Family Restaurant, Uncle Ed's Steakhouse, Runza and Amigos. As of January 2011, rates for the rooms at this hotel begin at $60.00 per night.