The Worthington
Now a Marriott Renaissance property, the Worthington is a downtown Fort Worth landmark. A 4-diamond-rated hotel, the Worthington is just off the Sundance Square shopping and entertainment district. Opened in 1981, the Worthington has an on-site fitness center, massages by appointment, an indoor pool and whirlpool and multiple dining options on site. Guest rooms are decorated with a Texas flair and in-room services include nightly turndown service and luxury bath amenities. The concierge can book tee times at local golf courses, including the nearby Rockwood Golf Course or the Golf Club at Fossil Creek.
The Worthington, A Renaissance Hotel
200 Main St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 870-1000
marriott.com/hotels/travel/dfwdt-the-worthington-a-renaissance-hotel
Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center, the Omni was selected "Best New Hotel" by staff and readers and "Best View of the City" by Fort Worth Magazine in 2009. This full-service property has a luxury spa, a kids program during the summer, a chop house, a wine bar and a sports bar. Guest rooms have views of the skyline and are decorated in rich fabrics with a Southwest touch. Internet-ready workstations and wireless Internet are available in guest rooms. The hotel is conveniently located near local golf courses and has a special package during The Colonial golf tournament.
Omni Fort Worth Hotel
1300 Houston St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 535-6664
omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/fortworth.aspx
The Ashton
If you're looking for an intimate, boutique hotel, the 38-room, 4-diamond Ashton is housed in two historic buildings in the center of downtown. The brick-faced hotel retains many architectural details, but is contemporary and sophisticated on the inside. There is a workout area, turndown service with fresh-baked cookies and fine dining. Guest rooms have bold colors, balconies, complimentary wireless access and some have balconies. The hotel is easy driving distance to the Colonial Country Club and other local golf courses.
The Ashton Hotel
610 Main St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(866) 327-4866
theashtonhotel.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
A moderately priced hotel on the outskirts of downtown Fort Worth, but still near the action, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is located a mile from the Sundance Square shopping and entertainment district and the convention center. The hotel has a fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool, complimentary breakfast, business services and complimentary wireless Internet access. Recently renovated guest rooms are contemporary and decorated in earth tones. Golf courses, including the Pecan Valley municipal golf courses, are nearby.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Downtown Fort Worth
1111 West Lancaster Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 698-9595
ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/ftwla
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J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics. Chi received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and is working toward a master's degree in journalism.