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Budget Lodge Inn Abilene
101 NW 14th St
Abilene, Kansas

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Abilene
110 E. Lafayette
Abilene, Kansas

Americas Best Value Inn
2210 North Buckeye Avenue
Abilene, Kansas

Super 8 Abilene Ks
2207 N Buckeye Ave
Abilene, Kansas


Hotel Tips

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.

Most hotel offer a complimentary breakfast bar or even a full cafe meal with your choice of a full menu. Keep in mind that some offer nothing at all so it is a good idea to pack a few packets of instant oatmeal for a quick and easy meal before you head out for the day.

Policies vary on the availability of pet friendly rooms to it is wise to be open, honest and upfront during the booking process. You may find yourself kicked out or even paying a large deposit if you are not in a pet-friendly hotel and bring one anyway. New ADA laws are fuzzy though as service animals are not required to be documented and proprietors are legally not allowed to ask if the animal is a pet vs. a service animal.



Things To Do

Abilene brings smiles by way of doughnuts and pastries made fresh daily for your enjoyment. Everyone has their favorite of course but having a variety of bakeries is what makes downtown so special. Fritters, scones and pies oh my!

Abilene brings meaning to leisure time while enjoying the local yarn shop and wandering through in amazement with the different fibers and vast array of colors. Signing up for a class is easy and fun and serves as a great getaway for a few hours to enjoy the company of fellow knitters.

Abilene brings a custom fit every time a shoe is bought locally. Nothing beats the hands on experience of shoe shopping to add to your collection of Men's, Women's and Children's shoes. Try them on, walk around and make sure you have the best fit as every manufacturer is a bit different on sizing.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Alison Barlow
Charming, lovely downtown. Love the antique shops!

heather ashbaker
this will be my first visit

Dianna Branden
I love the quaint little boutiques.

Randy Mazzocco
Iam on my way next month

Crystal Stewart
I grew up,visiting Emelton.


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