This recently remodeled hotel sits just one block off Interstate 27 in the quiet southern reaches of Amarillo. Holiday Inn Express provides their usual spacious suites with two comfy queen beds and a full sleeper sofa, along with a mini-fridge, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, and wet bar. Parents will love the huge bathroom with walk-in shower. Kids will want to spend their evenings playing in the heated indoor pool and hot tub. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and a free breakfast that includes pancakes, fruit, sausage, biscuits, eggs, cereal, and the trademark Holiday Inn Express cinnamon rolls.
The Holiday Inn Express is located on the southern edge of town, about 8 miles from the downtown area. There are several fast food and casual eateries within a short drive. Kids will zero in on the 16-screen movie theater across the parking lot from the hotel. For more shops and restaurants, simply hop on the freeway and you can arrive anywhere in Amarillo in 10-15 minutes. Kid-friendly attractions include the Amarillo Zoo, the Texas Air and Space Museum, and Wonderland Amusement Park, all just minutes away. A few miles west of town is the iconic Cadillac Ranch art installation, where it’s okay for kids to leave their mark with paint. You’ll also be close to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the second largest canyon in the country, and its many miles of hiking trails. With its luxurious suites, quiet location, and classic cinnamon rolls, the Holiday Inn Express is a fine choice for your family vacation in Texas.
