• Many Arlington, Texas offer discounts to state employeesReception bell image by Sergii Shalimov from Fotolia.com
  
  Known for its diverse history, Arlington is located exactly halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth Texas. As of 2008 Arlington's population was 365,000. Two colleges and one university reside in this town however, causing the population to fluctuate. If you're visiting as a state employee this town has many hotels providing discounts.
  
  

Baymont Inn & Suites

• Located next door to Six Flags Theme Park, Baymont Inn offers various state employee discounts depending upon several factors such as the length of stay and which state department you work for. Baymont Inn offers a fitness center, free Wi-Fi access, outdoor swimming pool, guest Laundromat and complimentary breakfast. Each room comes standard with such amenities as air conditioning, microwave, refrigerator and Coffee Maker. This hotel is modestly sized at 95 rooms.
  
  Baymont Inn & Suites
  
  2401 Diplomacy Drive
  
  Arlington, TX 76011
  
  817-633-2400
  
  baymontinns.com
  
  

Blue Cypress Hotel

• This centrally located hotel is within a short distance of such attractions as Six Flags Over Texas, the famous Cowboys Stadium and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. Blue Cypress offers up to a 10 percent state employee discount with government issued ID. This hotel houses 195 rooms all with such amenities as refrigerators, flat panel televisions, microwaves, wet bars and free Wi-Fi access. The hotel offers indoor and outdoor pools, a 50,000 square foot fitness room and large banquet room with seating of up to 500 guests.
  
  Blue Cypress Hotel
  
  117 S Watson Rd
  
  Arlington, TX 76010
  
  817-633-4000
  
  hotelbluecypress.com
  
  

Candlewood Suites

• Offering room amenities such as a kitchenette with microwave, full refrigerator, stove, silverware, pots and pans and toaster, Candlewood is specially designed for guests enjoying an extended stay. Discounts for state employees vary upon several factors, but in general the longer your stay the greater the discount. This hotel is located about eight miles from the Arlington airport and nearby several shopping centers, museums and theme parks. Pets are allowed with a non-refundable fee.
  
  Candlewood Suites
  
  2221 Brookhollow Plaza Drive
  
  Arlington, TX 76006
  
  817-649-3336
  
  ichotelsgroup.com
  
  

Crowne Plaza Suites

• With over 200 rooms, this spacious hotel offers a 10 percent or greater discount to state employees. Crowne Plaza is located in Arlington's Entertainment District. This hotel features a seven-story atrium and has a full bar and lounge, heated indoor pool and steam room, fitness center and a 5,300 square foot meeting room. Room amenities include large living room spaces with couch, coffee table and large flat screen television. All rooms come standard with coffee maker, air conditioning, cable and satellite television and refrigerator.
  
  Crown Plaza Suites
  
  700 Avenue H East
  
  Arlington, TX 76011
  
  817-394-5000
  
  ichotelsgroup.com