• Beaumont, Texas, is in eastern Texas, approximately an hour north of Houston, and offers opportunities for kayaking and fishing in the Neches River. This city has hotels lined up along Interstate 10, convenient for Beaumont vacationers or travelers on their way to Houston or Port Arthur. McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge is 30 minutes south of Beaumont's hotels and provides chances for bird watching and nature walks.
  
  

MCM Eleganté Hotel and Conference Center

• The MCM Eleganté Hotel is in southern Beaumont, right off Interstate 10. This full-service hotel greets guests with a neon sign on the rooftop of the eight-story building. Hotel features include the Getaway Day Spa, which offers massages and body treatments, and an onsite restaurant, Hemingway's Cafe. The restaurant has a breakfast buffet and serves Creole cuisine for dinner. The hotel's suites have living rooms and whirlpool tubs -- concierge level rooms offer complimentary bathrobes and access to the concierge lounge's continental breakfast. Off-site restaurants are within five minutes of the hotel on the Interstate 10 Frontage Road. Tyrell Park's 18-hole golf course is 10 minutes south of the hotel.
  
  

Holiday Inn Express Beaumont NW

• This Holiday Inn Express is in northwestern Beaumont, right off the Eastex Freeway. This hotel is a 10-minute drive west of Morgan Park, a recreation area with nature trails and chances for bird watching. This park also offers opportunities for kayaking and fishing in the Neches River. Shopping and dining options are available at the Parkdale Mall, which features a Macy's department store. The hotel offers amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub, fitness center and onsite convenience store. The king and two queen suites have living rooms with sleeper sofas and kitchenettes.
  
  

Best Western Jefferson Inn

• Located in southeastern Beaumont, the Best Western is right off Interstate 10. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool area with palm trees and sun deck. Parking spaces for RVs and large trucks are available. Each of the 60 rooms has an outdoor entrance. Pets may stay for an additional fee. Local eateries, such as Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse and La Cantina Mexican Grill, are within five minutes of the hotel on the Interstate 10 Frontage Road. Downtown Beaumont attractions include the Texas Energy Museum and Riverfront Park, both within 20 minutes of the hotel.
  
  

Sleep Inn and Suites

• The Sleep Inn is in northern Beaumont, less than a mile from Exit 853A on Interstate 10. This budget hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and breakfast area in the lobby. The king suites have living rooms with sleeper sofas -- all rooms have indoors entrances. The hotel is within walking distance of restaurants on 11th Street, including Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant. Attractions within 10 minutes of the hotel include McFaddin-Ward House -- an early 20th century Beaux Arts-Colonial style house open to the public -- and the Beaumont Civic Center, which hosts music concerts throughout the year.