2 Best Hotels in Amarillo, West Texas and the Panhandle

As Amarillo's only downtown hotel, this 10-story Courtyard is in the 1920s Fisk Medical Arts Building, within five blocks of the convention center. Rooms are well configured and feature amenities appropriate for both business and leisure travelers. Although breakfast is not included in the price of the room, the Bistro restaurant offers a decent variety of options, including Starbucks coffee plus health foods and comfort foods, with both indoor and outdoor seating (weather permitting). The bar opens each evening. There is no elevator in the parking garage, so it's best to unload your luggage for checking in before parking your car.

Near downtown, in the Plemons–Eckle historic district, the "little house of the sun" is a 1927 Spanish-eclectic-style home, restored and renovated as a bed-and-breakfast. It feels somewhat like an art gallery, with interior style created by local artists (most of the display art is for sale). Each of the four intimate rooms has a private bath and either overlooks or opens onto a generously sized walled garden, in the Spanish tradition. Shared areas are great for getting to know your fellow guests, many of whom are repeat visitors. Chef Bonnie's breakfasts play a starring role in the experience here—even the jams are made in-house—so budget your calories accordingly.