The town of Rocky Mount, North Carolina lies at the intersection of two major highways: Interstate 95, which runs north-south and Highway 64, which runs in an east-west direction. Rocky Mount is located halfway between New York and Florida, so travelers often stop there en route on longer trips or when headed to many of North Carolina beach destinations. Although their reasons for choosing Rocky Mount may vary, many travelers search for the best hotels for families and family reunions in Rocky Mount, NC.
Best Hotels for Families and Family Reunions Include a Cluster of Newer Hotels
Rocky Mount has a number of hotels located at the intersection of these two primary travel corridors. Each has distinctive offerings that render it a choice for those looking for the best hotels for families or for their family reunion events. There are other hotels in Rocky Mount; however, those at this location are in an extremely safe area of town and are convenient to the area’s best shopping and to downtown businesses and attractions. City Lake is a five-minute drive away, as is Sunset Park. The park boasts a 1920s-style carousel and miniature train, tennis courts and swimming park, all open during summer months. Picnic shelters are available year round.
These best hotels for family lie two miles from I-95 and are the most conveniently located to a variety of Rocky Mount local attractions. Not to be missed is the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences and the Children’s Museum and Science Center/Cummins Planetarium, easily accessible via Highway 64 in downtown Rocky Mount.
Marriott Courtyard Rocky Mount
The Marriott Courtyard lies within walking distance of a first-class Texas Steakhouse and Outback Restaurant. All rooms are smoke-free. This newer hotel offers King and Double/Double guestrooms with Internet connections and desks. A fitness center and spa, cafe dining and breakfast buffet and indoor swimming pool will keep children of all ages happy.
Marriott Courtyard Rocky Mount
250 Gateway Blvd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252-451-4800
Marriott Courtyard
Doubletree Hotel Rocky Mount
Known for its comfortable rooms and beds, the Doubletree has Queen and King guestrooms, high-speed wireless Internet access, HBO/cable television and pay-per-view movies, music and games that children will enjoy. A refrigerator, microwave and spacious work desk are additional conveniences of this family friendly hotel. Some smoking rooms are available. This hotel is a new remodel, having once been a Holiday Inn. The Texas Restaurant and Bar is attached to the Doubletree and, according to locals, has some of the best food in the Rocky Mount area. Bring a sweater, for the restaurant is often a bit chilly.
Doubletree Hotel
651 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252-937-6888
Doubletree Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
This new hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi area, complimentary hot breakfast buffet and free cookies for the kids. A pet-friendly hotel, it has something for the entire family. King and Queen rooms are available, with a variety of suites. Within walking distance is a locally owned 1950s-style Highway Diner, where kids can order ice cream sundaes and banana splits or hamburgers and hot dogs while surrounded by 1950s decor and jukebox music. This hotel is the newest hotel in the area.
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
672 English Road
Rocky Mount NC 27804
252-442-0500 Fax: (252) 442-0964
Country Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn
The new Holiday Inn lies in Winstead Park, just off Highway 64 and is a 6-story hotel, complete with indoor pool. Its facilities are upscale. It has an indoor pool and is next door to a Cracker Barrel Restaurant, also just a few years old at the time of this writing in 2010. For families needing a place to run, bike or job, adjacent Winstead Park has roads that have little traffic. A Biscuitville Restaurant and Bojangles Restaurant are within eyesight of the Holiday Inn.
Holiday Inn
200 Enterprise Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252-937-7100
Holiday Inn
Sources:
The author has visited each one of these hotels and knows the Rocky Mount area well.
Country Inn & Suites
Doubletree Hotel
Holiday Inn
Imperial Centre
Marriott Courtyard
