The sights and sounds of the Old Market are only steps away from this bustling downtown hotel. Everything here is first-rate, from the cozy two-room suites to the spacious, modern meeting facilities. The Falling Waters Grill is situated among lush green plants and a goldfish-filled babbling "rock river" that winds through the hotel's atrium lobby. This is a great spot to unwind after a day of sightseeing. The service and amenities are outstanding.There are many different packages on offer that can suit the varying needs of a wide range of patrons.

If it is luxury, charm and romance that you are after, then this is the hotel for you. The Omaha Magnolia Hotel offers excellent service and upscale accommodations in an old-world setting. Many of the rooms and suites overlook the hotel's beautiful courtyard decorated with stone pathways, lush plants, wrought-iron gate work and reflecting pools. This historic hotel is located across the street from the Orpheum Theater, a beautiful vaudeville house built in 1927.

Previously known as the Red Lion Inn, this 19-floor hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Omaha, just 10 minutes from Eppley Airport. The hotel is extremely popular with business travelers because it is conveniently located near ConAgra, Mutual of Omaha, Union Pacific and other corporate headquarters. The historic Orpheum Theater, the Old Market restaurant and shopping district and the Civic Auditorium are all within walking distance as well, so leisure travelers will also find this an ideal location.

Weekly rates offer corporate travelers and vacationing families an extra option. All rooms here include a fully furnished kitchen area complete with dishes and silverware. In-room data ports are another popular feature. A fitness center, free local calling and an outdoor hot tub round out additional perks. Guests will appreciate the midtown location, close to Westroads Shopping Center, many restaurants and Omaha's interstate system. All rooms are studios; no suites are available.

This hotel is well suited for business travelers and families. It is short on many of the bells and whistles found in other chains, but big on space. All rooms include a sofa-sleeper, in addition to your choice of two queen beds or one king. Another guest convenience is the small, in-room refrigerator and microwave. The indoor pool and hot tub are open year round.

New guestrooms offer the cleanliness and features travelers come to appreciate. Each room features a computer hook-up, cable television and coffee maker. Additional amenities include a large desk, spacious bathroom and free local calling. Guests can help themselves to the continental breakfast bar or take advantage of a dining discount at a neighboring restaurant. The heated, outdoor swimming pool is open from 10a-10p during summer months. Frequent travelers can register for special Returns Club rates. No suites are available.

This hilltop hotel overlooking west Omaha features stylish guest rooms, a posh lobby, excellent meeting spaces, a business center and a fitness club. Benton's Restaurant offers classic American cuisine with a Midwestern twist. The Old Mill Shopping Center, Guitars and Cadillacs Country Western Bar, the Imperial Palace and many other shopping and dining options are within walking distance. The Westroads Shopping Center, the area's largest mall, is only five minutes away by car.

The Comfort Inn Southwest is perfectly located in the central hub of Omaha and easily accessible to both Interstate 80 and Interstate 680. This Omaha hotel is close to area attractions like the Durham Western Heritage Museum, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, the Joslyn Art Museum, the Qwest Center, the Omaha Children's Museum and Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium baseball field.

No frills here. Reasonable prices and a strong South Central Omaha location are the main draws. Busy travelers will find the essentials, including in-room coffeemakers and irons. Data ports for computers are available, but only in Business First rooms. There is no pool or restaurant, although all guests do receive a complimentary continental breakfast. A nearby Village Inn and numerous fast food joints will help quench most other cravings. Convenience rates high. Interstate access for both downtown and the suburbs is just around the corner.

Business-class rooms promise to appeal to enterprising travelers. Special features include three phones, a dataport and an in-room desk stocked with supplies. All guests have access to in-room coffeemakers, free local calling and a complimentary continental breakfast. This hotel, which was formerly a member of the Clarion chain, proudly boasts about its restaurant, the High Plains Grill and Bar. Sunday brunch tends to draw a crowd. Guests also enjoy an indoor pool and whirlpool. A free airport shuttle adds convenience, as does close access to Omaha's interstate system.