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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Luxury Accomodations

ASSI – The Omni Hotel in West Houston, TX is a four-diamond hotel that is located off of Highway 10 West it is not centrally located, but you can enter downtown Houston directly from Highway 10 East, and it is minutes from Highway 610 and the other adjoining Highways. It is about 30 minutes from Bush InterContinental Airport. We had the pleasure of staying there over the Holiday weekend. It was our first time purchasing gas for under $3.00, which was a welcomed surprise. The lobby of the Omni Hotel has an indoor lake that runs East and West of the atrium, Café on the Lake is nestled off to the right, and the Black Gold Bar is a casual bar that’s ideal if you are interested in bar atmosphere without the smoke and drunks.

The standard rooms are comfortable with modern décor, flat screen television with cable, High Speed Internet, and other standard amenities. Although it was 80 degrees and Sunny, the outdoor heated pool looked inviting, but we decided to work-out in the gym that was complete with four treadmills, two stationary bikes, two flat screens, several weight machines, free weights, towels, cold lemon water, and fruit that was a nice touch. The hotel also offers in room fitness for an additional fee. A section of the general store is zoned for the Business Center where you can use a computer and make copies. I also like the glass elevators that allow you to appreciate the lobby’s ambience.
I left my battery charger for my camera at the hotel, I phoned them three times, and have yet to receive a call back. As I see it the complimentary morning news paper and beverages are just a few services that differentiate between the Omni’s luxury status and a low-end motel. I give the Omni Westside Hotel 3.5 blinks.

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