What to expect: The Waterford Marriott Hotel offers a suburban setting with park-like grounds, including manicured lawns, shade trees, gardens, and a gazebo. Inside the redbrick building, the elegant lobby features arched hallways, fresh flowers, brass chandeliers, and gleaming parquet floors accented by Oriental rugs.

Amenity highlights: Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in the lobby, restaurant, lounge, and guestrooms. The business center is open 24 hours a day. The Marriott offers an outdoor pool, a health club, a day spa, an indoor spa tub, and a sport court for basketball and squash. The Marriott’s restaurant showcases savory Southwest Plains cuisine, while the lounge hosts jazz on Friday and Saturday nights with a locally popular band.