By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-04-27 15:38:34 | Word Count: 747
Davenport houses the oldest public library system and the first chiropractic school. There are parks, museums, and events that attract the locals and foreigners alike.
Davenport is found along Mississippi River in Iowa, United States. Several institutions are found here such as the first chiropractic school, the Palmer College of Chiropractic College, Davenport Public Library among others. It also hosts several events and festivals that attract numerous tourists all year round.
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Some of the local attractions are the Davenport Skybridge, Figge Art Museum, Putnam Museum and IMAX Theater, Modern Woodmen Park, Centennial Bridge, NorthPark Mall (the chief mall in the city with 160 stores), and Credit Island Park.
Davenport celebrates a few festivals. Bix Fest is celebrated in honor of Bix Beiderbecke, an international musician and artist. It is a long week festival with live music, traditional jazz bands, carnivals, and major concerts are held in the place.
Here is a list of some of the commendable hotels around Davenport.
Best Western Steeplegate Inn
Best Western Steeplegate Inn is a two storey building with 121 guest rooms. This newly refurbished hotel features great amenities and is situated near the city. It is very ideal for people traveling on business, planning for a group event and social gatherings, or simply on vacation. It Inn is highly rated by the Quad Cities.
Hotel amenities and facilities are complete. There is an air conditioning system, complimentary hot breakfast, complimentary airport transportation, suites with Jacuzzis, new fitness center, atrium lined with trees, world class restaurants in the property, and clean and spacious guestrooms.
The heated indoor and outdoor pool is available to guests. There is also a laundry service, 24 hour front desk, complimentary parking, complimentary local newspaper, a health club and recreational center.
All rooms are non smoking areas, and equipped with cable/satellite TV with HBO, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and a hot tub.
Guests can also enjoy having meals in their famous restaurants serving their specialties and sumptuous meals. They can enjoy peace and lively night attractions along the Mississippi River. The Sunday Brunch is top ranked in the Quad Cities. Another restaurant, Luckys, is an on site nightclub that features special drinks and unique everyday menus.
Staybridge Suites Davenport Moline
This hotel is conveniently located 8 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport. Guests can enjoy the wonderful amenities inside, like the indoor pool, convenience of elevators, free continental breakfast, and a laundry service.
All rooms come with a telephone, microwave oven, toiletries, iron and ironing board, dining utensils such as plates and cups, hairdryer, Internet access, and TV with cable.
Heartland Inn Davenport
Take advantage in breathing fresh and clean air in this non smoking hotel, situated nearby restaurants and other local area attractions such as the Putnam Museum, Riverboat Casinos, and many more. It is a 3 storey building with 83 guestrooms. They offer free hot breakfast of biscuits with sausage gravy and Belgian waffles. Heartland Inn Davenport is ideal for people traveling on business as well as leisure.
Guests can also avail of their special programs, and one of these is the Frequent Guest Program. Upon signing up, a card will be issued and can be used without expiration. There is also a Gold Card that can be used in Whirlpool and specialty suites.
There are also different room types ranging from traditional to whirlpool suites with intimate setting. Room amenities include several standards, like an air conditioning system, refrigerator, iron, telephone, cable and satellite TV, microwave oven, non smoking rooms, broadband Internet access, coffeemaker, and a whirlpool tub.
The hotel uses electronic key locks in all rooms for security purposes.
Hotel amenities and facilities are also very convenient. It offers high speed wireless Internet, laundry and dry cleaning service, a common area, meeting facilities, computers, accessible to wheelchair, well lit parking area, crib and rollaway bed, complimentary coffee, on site restaurant, indoor pool, and a game room.
Sleep Inn and Suites Davenport
This hotel is conveniently situated a few miles from Quad City Airport and also nearby to local area attractions. Take a refreshing dip in their indoor pools, or relax in the hot tub in your private room. You can exercise a little in their fitness center also.
Computers are available with internet access should you need to check emails. A laundry and valet service is also provided. Local calls are for free. Complimentary breakfast is served every morning. The hotel is accessible to wheelchair.
Guestrooms have an iron and ironing board, clock radio, coffeemaker, and hairdryer.
