Our story
Your Home Away from Home in Abilene
At the Abilene Whitten Inn, we offer clean, comfortable accommodations with genuine Texas hospitality. Whether you’re here for business, a weekend getaway, or just passing through, our friendly staff is dedicated to making your stay easy and enjoyable.
We’re located right off I-20, just minutes from downtown Abilene, local dining, shopping, and attractions like the Abilene Zoo, Frontier Texas!, and the Expo Center.
AMENITIES
Everything You Need for a Comfortable Stay
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Free continental breakfast
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Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property
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Outdoor swimming pool
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Free parking (including large vehicle and trailer access)
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24-hour front desk
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Pet-friendly rooms (see pet policy below)
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On-site laundry facilities
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Business center with copy/fax services
Pet Policy
We welcome your four-legged family members!
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$25 one-time fee per pet
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$100 refundable cash deposit required at check-in
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Maximum of 2 pets per room
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Dogs and cats only (under 50 lbs)
Local Attractions
Explore Abilene with ease! We’re just minutes from:
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Abilene Zoo – Fun for the whole family
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Frontier Texas! – A multimedia journey through the Old West
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Abilene Christian University – Great for visiting students and families
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Taylor County Expo Center – Rodeos, fairs, and events
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Downtown Abilene – Unique dining, shopping, and historic charm
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The Grace Museum – Art, history, and culture in one space
Our history
🏨 Origins & Growth
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Established along I‑20 and State Highway 351, the Whitten Inn has been a fixture in Abilene’s hospitality scene for decades Yelp+12whitteninn.com+12Family Vacation Critic+12Family Vacation Critic.
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Currently, the property offers around 140–145 rooms with standard amenities like complimentary breakfast, hot coffee, free Wi‑Fi, a seasonal pool, pet-friendly rooms, meeting spaces, and an arcade/game room hotels.
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A modest renovation took place in 2006, refreshing interiors and enhancing communal areas HotelPlanner.
🧭 Role in the Community
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Positioned just off Winters Freeway, it’s centrally located near the Mall of Abilene, Abilene Christian University, and numerous dining and entertainment options Reservations.com+5whitteninn.com+5Yelp+5.
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Frequently chosen by travelers, families, and groups—especially thanks to banquet facilities and courtyard space—it's become a reliable local venue Family Vacation Critic+3Family Vacation Critic+3Travel Weekly+3.
🌟 Guest Experience
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Guests consistently cite cleanliness, friendly staff, and good value:
“Always a nice, clean place… Beds and pillows are very comfortable.” Yelp
“Super clean… much nicer and cleaner than many 3-star hotels.” Family Vacation Critic+1Family Vacation Critic+1
👻 Haunted Lore
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Local lore suggests the presence of ghostly shadows, sparking FrightFind’s listing of the Whitten Inn as a haunted spot Tripadvisor+6FrightFind+6FrightFind+6.
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Though details remain sparse, the Inn has an eerie reputation among urban explorers and lore enthusiasts.
📝 Today’s Whitten Inn
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Now fully renovated, the Whitten Inn offers:
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Modern rooms with mini‑fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, plus a courtyard and large pool whitteninn.com+1Abilene, TX+1whitteninn.com+3Family Vacation Critic+3Family Vacation Critic+3.
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Common amenities like a business center, laundry services, free breakfast, and pet-friendly policies whitteninn.com.
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It continues to serve as a practical, budget-friendly lodging option for families, business travelers, and university visitors.
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