By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-04-24 14:56:16 | Word Count: 649
Augusta hosts several major golf tournaments. Golf enthusiasts troop to this city to watch the major golf events. And they are well accommodated by the various hotels of Augusta.
Augusta is a city in the state of Georgia in the United States. According to history, it has been a place named in honor of Augusta, Princess of Wales by James Oglethorpe when he was planning to cross Savannah River and decided to build a settlement against the Spanish and French armies. The city is known for famous companies such as Nutrasweet and many others.
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Augusta is partly earning its fame from hosting many major golf tournaments. The hotel industry is at its peak during this season.
Hampton Inn & Suites Augusta West Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Augusta West Hotel is a four storey building made of block and stucco. It has surveillance cameras inside and in the parking lot for monitoring and security purposes. Breakfast area and a big meeting room can be found in its huge lobby.
This hotel is ideal for people traveling on business and also for leisure because it has a business center with fax machine, copier, computer, and colored printer. High speed Internet access is also provided. Ice vending and soda machines are found in every floor.
Laundry units are coin operated and are found on the main floor. Exercise room is located at the ground floor equipped with treadmill, stationary bicycle, stepper, weight machine, and cable TV.
The hotel has 83 spacious guest rooms in which 32 are suites having king or double beds. Room amenities include cordless and dual line telephone, cable and satellite TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, hairdryer, in room safe, iron and ironing board, working desk and chair, air conditioning system, maid service, and whirlpool tub. All rooms are non smoking areas.
Guests can enjoy taking a refreshing dip in their heated indoor pool aside from the whirlpool tubs in their rooms.
The hotel uses modern electronic key locking in every room for greater security and privacy. There are also meeting facilities, a common area, gift shop, laundry room, and concierge service.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Augusta
Homewood Suites by Hilton Augusta can be found 5 miles from downtown Augusta. This hotel has been fully renovated including the lobby, lodge and all the remaining suites. Their goal is to give a feeling of home away from home by providing unique and spacious rooms, and giving the standard room amenities. It is near the businesses, shops, schools, hospitals, and factories.
Guests can also enjoy keeping in shape equipped with modern cardio facilities and weights. Guest suites feature air conditioning system, full kitchen with refrigerator, stove (double burner), microwave, dishwasher, wireless Internet access, cable and satellite TV, complimentary newspaper, iron, telephone, coffeemaker and daily housekeeping.
The hotel also offers complimentary breakfast and light meal and beverages in specified days. It has a smoke alarm, common area, is wheelchair accessible, has a business center, lighted parking area, health club, and outdoor pool.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Augusta is located a mile from the Augusta National Golf Course.
Perrin Guest House Inn
This bed and breakfast hotel was before a cotton plantation covering 3 acres, conveniently located near the business center. It has a rocking chair on the shaded front porch. It has 10 elegant guest rooms with antique furnishings, fireplaces, and bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs.
Guests are served with complimentary breakfast, afternoon wine, and tea in the comfort of their own rooms.
Country Suites Augusta Riverwalk
This hotel built in 2001, is found in downtown Augusta near to shopping areas, restaurants, and local tourist attractions. They feature 136 elegant suites, all having coffeemakers, hairdryers, and microwave ovens. Guests can continue to keep in shape in the fitness center.
Hotel and room amenities include air conditioning, refrigerator, iron, telephone, cable and satellite TV, and maid service. Rooms are non smoking. There is also an indoor pool, compliments of the hotel.
