By Isabel Prontes
The Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport is located in central Texas. It offers direct flights to large Texas cities such as
Houston and the
Dallas/Fort Worth area. Several different airlines fly in and out of the Killeen-Fort Hood Airport, including Delta, American Airlines, and the smaller airlines Xtra Airways and Colgan Air. There are several hotels located in close proximity to this airport.
Baymont Inn and Suites
The Baymont Inn and Suites is just off of Highway 190 in Killeen. It is a bright, clean, spacious and airy hotel that is a short drive away from the airport. The hotel has amenities including a business facility (with faxing and copying services), exercise center and outdoor swimming pool. Free high-speed wireless Internet access is available in all of the guest rooms. Guests receive a complimentary Continental breakfast. All of the rooms come with blow dryers, irons and ironing boards.
Baymont Inn and Suites
2506 Trimmier Rd.
(Highway 190 at Trimmier Exit)
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 554-3615
Marriott TownePlace Suites
Marriott TownePlace Suites is very close to the airport. It is an extended stay accommodation that offers both roomy studios and large one-bedroom suites. The living quarters are comfortable and come with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, cable television (complete with HBO), big working spaces, full kitchens and DVD players. The hotel also has an extensive fitness center.
Marriott TownePlace Suites
2401 Florence Rd.
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 554-8899
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel is near the airport in Killeen. This hotel is a relaxing and convenient place to stay while in Killeen. Some of the Shilo Inn's amenities include a business facility, guest laundry, conference and meeting center, valet service, fitness center, steam room, sauna, two spas and outdoor swimming pool. The hotel is home to a cigar bar, restaurant and lounge. It is a suitable hotel for both leisure (including families) and business travelers.
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel
3701 S. WS Young Dr.
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 699-0999
Hampton Inn
The Hampton Inn in Killeen is a family-oriented hotel that is off Highway 190. It is located in central Killeen. There are 62 guest rooms at the hotel. Some of the amenities of the Hampton Inn in Killeen are a business facility (with fax), breakfast area, valet and laundry service and a large outdoor swimming pool. The hotel offers high-speed wireless Internet access. The guest rooms come with refrigerator, microwave and DVD player.
Hampton Inn
2702 OW Curry Dr.
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 554-7110
Best Western
The Best Western in Killeen is a relaxing and quiet hotel that is a mere 4 miles away from the primary entrance of the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The hotel has complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access and offers free local telephone calls. The guest rooms come with refrigerator, microwave and 25-inch color television (with ESPN and HBO).
Best Western
2709 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 526-6651
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About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
