Omaha, Nebraska is a vacation destination enjoyed by families with children. There are many area attractions, from baseball teams to fine art museums and historical districts with dining and shopping. For golfers, there are a variety of courses in Omaha, including Elmwood Park Golf Course and the Knolls Golf Course, which are both 18-hole public courses. Fortunately, there are several convenient hotels in the area that offer suites suitable for families.
Embassy Suites Omaha--Downtown/Old Market
The all-suite Embassy Suites Omaha--Downtown/Old Market features suites with a private bedroom and a separate living area. The hotel offers upscale accommodations including a refrigerator, microwave oven, two televisions and high-speed Internet access. For families, there is additional sleeping on the sofa bed, and children will enjoy the video games featured on television. The Embassy Suites is located near family-friendly attractions including the Henry Doorly Zoo, Rosenblatt Baseball Stadium, Omaha Children's Museum and the Omaha Performing Arts Center.
Embassy Suites Omaha--Downtown/Old Market
555 S. 10th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 346-9000
embassysuites1.hilton.com
Comfort Suites
The Comfort Suites hotel welcomes families with its all-suite accommodations and amenities including, a fitness center, complimentary continental breakfast, and high-speed Internet access. In addition, there is a heated indoor pool and hot tub. Laundry facilities are situated on the property. The Comfort Suites is located near attractions such as the Henry Doorly Zoo and Rosenblatt Stadium, home to the Omaha Royals minor league baseball team, both 14 miles away. Riverfront activities and an historic dining and shopping district are nearby. Activities such as basketball, a public baseball field, a driving range and a movie theater are close to the hotel. Children under 18 stay free.
Comfort Suites
10503 Bedford Ave.
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 445-0400
comfortsuites.com
Candlewood Suites
Hotels with suites in Omaha, Nebraska.
Suites at Candlewood Suites feature cable TV, a DVD player, in-room movies and a VCR for family entertainment. There is a full kitchen with pots and pans, a dishwasher and refrigerator for in-suite dining. There is an on-site barbecue and a fitness center with a Stairmaster, treadmill and stationary bicycle. A convenience store is on the premises. Pets up to 80 pounds are allowed for a fee. Complimentary parking is offered to registered guests. The Westroads Mall is a mile away, and the University of Nebraska at Omaha is within five miles. The Joslyn Fine Arts Museum, Holland Performing Arts Center, Rosenblatt Stadium and Girls and Boystown are within 10 miles.
Candlewood Suites
360 S. 108th St.
Omaha, NE 68154
(888) 897-0084
ichotelsgroup.com
About The Author
Sharon Penn, MS Ed, is a writer based in South Florida. She created materials for real estate developers, pharmaceutical companies and banks as a writer/account executive for a Princeton, New Jersey advertising agency. An adventurous "active adult," she has traveled extensively, is an avid golfer and is eager to share her experiences and interests with her readers.
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