Located in west central Texas, Abilene is the county seat of Taylor County. As of 2006, the city had an estimated population of more than 150,000 residents, and Dyess Air Force Base sits on the west side of the city. Abilene has three lakes in the area, and higher educational institutions include Texas Tech University, Cisco Junior College and Abilene Christian University. If you're in the area and need a motel to accommodate you, there are a few options available.
The Super 8 Abilene features an outdoor pool, business center and complimentary breakfast each morning. The hotel is within 10 miles of the Buffalo Gap Historic Village, Frontier Texas and Texas Tech University. While the motel has snack machines on the premises, guests can eat at the various restaurants in the area, including Amanda's Restaurant, Logan's Roadhouse, Fuji Japanese Restaurant, Cotton Patch Café and Tamolly's Mexican Restaurant.
Super 8 Abilene
4397 Sayles Blvd.
Abilene, TX 79605
325-701-4779
super8.com
The Motel 6 Abilene is located just 11 miles from the Abilene Regional Airport, allows kids to stay free and is pet friendly. Area attractions include the Abilene Zoo, Mall of Abilene, Grace Cultural Center and Abilene Civic Center. An outdoor pool is available at this location, and Wi-Fi is going will cost you $2.99 for 24 hours, as of 2010.
Motel 6 Abilene
4951 West Stamford St.
Abilene, TX 79603
325-672-8462
motel6.com
The 64-room Hampton Inn Abilene offers a complimentary breakfast and includes a business center, fitness room and indoor pool. Guests in the area have an opportunity to go fishing and swimming in Lake Fort Phantom or Lake Abilene, which are just minutes away from the hotel. Other attractions include the Taylor County Expo Center, Nelson Park Zoo and Dyess Air Force Base. Dining options near the hotel include Zoo Kini's, Joe Allen's Pit Bar-B-Que, Ci Ci's Pizza and Abilene Seafood Tavern.
Hampton Inn Abilene
3917 Ridgemont Drive
Abilene, TX 79606
325-695-0044
hamptoninn.com
The Courtyard Abilene has 97 guest rooms and features a business meeting space and indoor swimming pool. Guests can participate in nearby recreational activities, including biking, bowling, tennis and jogging. Restaurants in the area include Casa Herrera, Betty Rose's Little Brisquet, Spano's Italian Restaurant and Buffalo Wild Wings.
Courtyard Abilene
4350 Ridgemont Drive
Abilene, TX 79606
325-695-9600
marriott.com
