From the nation's largest rose garden to the University of Texas to the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, this East Texas hotel is in the middle of the action. The Residence Inn by Marriott Tyler Texas is approximately 13 miles from Tyler Airport. Tyler boasts a great zoo and Safari Park, a 300-acre preserve for endangered animals. Boating on Lake Tyler is also near the hotel. Guests can unwind by the pool, exercise at the fitness center or cook their own Texas steak on the outdoor grill. Meet fellow travelers over refreshments at the evening social hour. The free hot breakfast buffet cannot be missed. Other hotel amenities include Express checkout, a complimentary parking, dinner delivery service from local restaurants, laundry and valet service, and passes to a nearby health club. Pets are allowed. In the suite, guests can spread out in separate living and sleeping areas, curl up before a fireplace, or make themselves a meal in the fully equipped kitchen. Guest rooms also feature work desks with lamps, voicemail, dataports, well-lit large desks, free high-speed Internet access, cable TV, movies, irons, hairdryers, and coffeemakers.