Ideal for a family of four or five, this brand new hotel offers a standard room with two queen beds and plenty of space for a rollaway or crib if needed. You get the usual refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, but you also have the luxury of grabbing a convenient meal at Courtyard’s onsite restaurant, The Bistro. Kids will love the gorgeous outdoor pool and patio, where you’ll also find shaded lounge chairs and a BBQ grill. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, laundry service, and a coffee stand in the lobby. No free breakfast here, but it’s available for a reasonable price at The Bistro or at one of the nearby restaurants.
Courtyard is located in a very quiet area right off the interstate not far from the campus of Abilene Christian University. There are a good number of fun and affordable restaurants around campus, but you’ll find even better meal choices a mere 5 miles away in downtown Abilene. The historic buildings, museums, parks, and shops allow for a memorable post-meal stroll. Just grab a map at the visitors center for an enthralling self-guided walk of downtown. Reserve a few hours for Frontier Texas, a new museum which makes great use of technology to tell the story of the Lone Star state. After that, stop in at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, a free museum that collects some very familiar artwork from children’s books. After exploring downtown, there are other kid-friendly attractions within a short drive of Abilene, including Buffalo Gap Historical Village, the Abilene Zoo, and Fort Phantom Hill. With its clean and comfortable rooms, relaxing pool, and onsite restaurant, Courtyard is an ideal choice for your family vacation to Abilene.
