This recently remodeled apartment-style hotel on the western edge of Amarillo will impress you with its bigger than usual suites. They feature two separate bedrooms, each with a king bed. In between is a living room with a queen sleeper sofa and cozy fireplace. Every suite also includes a fully equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, stovetop, oven, microwave, sink, and a decent collection of dishes and utensils. Best of all, there are two bathrooms! Kids will love the indoor pool and the outdoor basketball/volleyball court. Other amenities of the hotel include free Wi-Fi, fitness center, laundry service, and a free hot breakfast.

Located right off the freeway, the Residence Inn is within walking distance of several fast food and casual restaurants. The sizable Westgate Mall is a few minutes away by car, along with most of central and downtown Amarillo. Less than a mile from the Inn is the kid-favorite Don Harrington Discovery Center, a fascinating children’s science museum and planetarium. Next door to that is the lush Amarillo Botanical Gardens, which is worth a leisurely morning stroll amongst the greenery. Other kid-friendly attractions that are close by include the airplanes and space vehicles on display at the Texas Air and Space Museum and the classic thrill rides at Wonderland Amusement Park. Your hotel is less than three miles from Cadillac Ranch, the strange and wonderful art installation that you should see to believe. You’ll also be 30 minutes from the amazing Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon system in the country. For a big family, the spacious and quiet suites of the Residence Inn make it one of the best places to stay during your vacation in Amarillo.