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The Best Hotel Bargains
The Bradford at Lincoln Park (Dallas; tel. 888/486-7829 or 214/696-1555): A new residential-style hotel that primarily targets businesspeople, it's also superb for other travelers and families. The nicely styled and spacious suites have fully equipped kitchens, and there are a pool and small spa, exercise room, and business center, as well as free continental breakfast and local calls.
The Hotel Lawrence (Dallas; tel. 877/396-0334 or 214/761-9090): Downtown used to be a wasteland after dark, but now it's become a cool spot where a number of upscale hotels and restaurants are thriving. But you won't have to pay through the nose to stay near the famed grassy knoll and the original Neiman Marcus. This historic hotel has nice rooms and good services -- in addition to its coveted location -- for the cost of a roadside motel.
Lovett Inn (Houston; tel. 800/779-5224 or 713/522-5224): This B&B offers attractive, comfortable rooms with private balconies for a low price. Add a pool and a central location that is handy but quiet, and you have a winning combination.
Best Western Sunset Suites -- Riverwalk (San Antonio; tel. 866/560-6000 or 210/223-4400): Low room rates, lots of free perks, and a convenient location near downtown -- not to mention superattractive rooms in a historic structure -- make staying here a super deal.
Austin Motel (Austin; tel. 512/441-1157): Look for the Austin's classic neon sign in Austin's hip SoCo area. The rooms have been individually furnished, many in fun and funky styles, but the place retains its 1950s character and its lower-than-1990s prices.
Travelodge Hotel-La Hacienda Airport (El Paso; tel. 800/772-4231 or 915/772-4231): Some roadside motels surprise you with their attention to detail -- this is definitely one of them. We like the eight Jacuzzi rooms, featuring picture windows that separate the tubs from the bedrooms, and the family suites, amusingly decorated with plenty of room.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
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