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Enjoy a Star-Spangled 4th of July Stay With Hotels Near Lackland Air Force Base

Experience the Ultimate Family Adventure at the 2011 Star Spangled Festival in San Antonio

From the sizzle of a grill to the shine of a sparkler, nothing says summer like a Fourth of July celebration -- and there are few celebrations as spectacular as the 33rd Annual Star-Spangled Festival at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. This day-long festival begins with an arts and crafts fair, children's carnival, paintball challenge, hip hop tent with a disc jockey, kidz zone, food and beverage booths, and ends with Texas-sized fireworks!

The Residence Inn San Antonio is proud to offer convenient last-minute accommodations for those seeking hotels near Lackland Air Force Base, with homelike surroundings and a welcoming community atmosphere. Festival attendees can expand on the fun at nearby SeaWorld, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the downtown River Walk. Last-minute lodging at Lackland AFB for 4th of July weekend is also available, with rates from $145 per night*, with a required 2-night stay between July 1 and July 3, 2011.

A comfortable alternative among Lackland hotels, the Residence Inn San Antonio SeaWorld®/Lackland offers 109 suites, each with separate areas for sleeping, working, eating and relaxing. Enjoy your choice of several nearby restaurants and golf courses, an indoor pool, fitness center and more all near our San Antonio Lackland hotel's accommodations. For the business traveler, our suites have a large work desk with an ergonomic chair and complimentary high-speed internet access to keep you productive during your stay.

Guests can stay active at the Sea World San Antonio hotel suites' sport court where they can shoot hoops, play volleyball, or get fit at the on-site fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool. In addition, the hotel's staff will make guests feel right at home with superior Marriott service.

*Availability will be confirmed at time of booking. Lowest advertised rate may not be available. Advance booking required. Rates valid for Friday and Saturday night stays only. Two-night minimum stay may be required. Rates are per room, per night, based on single occupancy. Taxes, resort fees, and incidental charges are additional. Rates may not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Additional restrictions may apply.

About the Residence Inn San Antonio SeaWorld®/Lackland
This extended-stay hotel near Lackland AFB helps guests feel connected while away from home, and maintain a balance of work and life. The Residence Inn San Antonio SeaWorld®/Lacklandboasts 109 suites on 4 floors, a new lobby, 577 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space, and complimentary on-site car and bus parking. The hotel also features a grilling and picnic area, airline reservation desk, and on-site coin laundry.

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