This conveniently located hotel puts your family in the middle of Abilene with easy access to most major attractions. The standard rooms of Holiday Inn Express feature two queen beds, but they also offer oversized suites with a king bed, full sleeper sofa, and plenty of space for a rollaway or crib. Every room includes a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Families will appreciate the very private outdoor pool and hot tub, surrounded by a high brick wall that provides a little peace and quiet in an otherwise busy retail neighborhood. Before you head out to the pool, check the lobby for free cookies and beverages, which are almost always on hand. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, fitness center, and a delicious free hot breakfast that features scrambled eggs, fruit, sausage, and the famous Holiday Inn Express cinnamon rolls.

The hotel is located just off the north-south highway 84 in an area packed with chain restaurants and big box stores. You can easily walk to any number of eateries for lunch or dinner, or a late night dessert. Abilene’s scenic downtown is a 10-minute drive away from your hotel. Pick up a map at the hotel or visitors center for a self-guided walk around the historic buildings of downtown before making a stop at Frontier Texas, the new museum that tells the story of the state through exciting technology and hands-on exhibits. The small, but fascinating, Abilene Zoo is a few miles east of your hotel, and is well worth a short visit. Abilene is a great place to be outside, and you’ll find plenty of hiking, fishing, and picnicking opportunities at Abilene State Park, Buffalo Gap Historic Village, and Kirby Lake. For a clean, comfortable, reliable stay, Holiday Inn Express is an ideal choice for your family’s vacation to Abilene.