This seven-room hotel, situated in an intimate Craftsman-style house in the up-and-coming East Austin area, lives up to its "unique boutique" billing. Rooms all have distinct, trendy decor with pops of color and smart details such as black make-up towels and eco-friendly, big-bottle toiletries. Free perks include parking, Wi-Fi, and bikes loans, and rooms come stocked with large flat-screen TVs, French presses, and minibars with fair prices. But the hotel's size means limited service hours, and virtually no amenities.
This seven-room hotel, situated in an intimate Craftsman-style house in the up-and-coming East Austin area, lives up to its "unique boutique" billing. Rooms all have distinct, trendy decor with pops of color and smart details such as black make-up towels and eco-friendly, big-bottle toiletries. Free perks include parking, Wi-Fi, and bikes loans, and rooms come stocked with large flat-screen TVs, French presses, and minibars with fair prices. But the hotel's size means limited service hours, and virtually no amenities.
The 276-room AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center is an upscale hotel geared toward business travelers who come for the extensive meeting spaces and convenient location on the University of Texas campus. Features include a small pool, two on-site restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a business center, but there’s no spa. Renovated in 2016, comfortable rooms have an elegant design with Texas flair, as well as large flat-screen Ts with DVD players, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Unfortunately, some visitors have reported noise issues. Guests are just a five-minute drive to downtown sights and bars. Those wanting to be nearer the action may prefer the contemporary Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown/Convention Center.
The 276-room AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center is an upscale hotel geared toward business travelers who come for the extensive meeting spaces and convenient location on the University of Texas campus. Features include a small pool, two on-site restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a business center, but there’s no spa. Renovated in 2016, comfortable rooms have an elegant design with Texas flair, as well as large flat-screen Ts with DVD players, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Unfortunately, some visitors have reported noise issues. Guests are just a five-minute drive to downtown sights and bars. Those wanting to be nearer the action may prefer the contemporary Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown/Convention Center.
The three-pearl Staybridge Suites Austin NW has a suburban location off I-83 in the Arboretum District. Its 80 suites include full kitchens, making it a solid choice for families or business travelers on extended stays -- it's a short drive to Apple, Flextronics, and State Farm headquarters. The hotel operates a free area shuttle during the week, and breakfast is included in the room rate, along with evening receptions that include beer, wine, and a light dinner. The outdoor heated pool and hot tub stay open late, and the fitness and business centers are open 24/7. Be aware that the hotel is a 20- to 25-minute drive to downtown Austin, and there are no restaurants in walking distance. Travelers might want to compare rates with the nearby Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Northwest/Research Boulevard.
The three-pearl Staybridge Suites Austin NW has a suburban location off I-83 in the Arboretum District. Its 80 suites include full kitchens, making it a solid choice for families or business travelers on extended stays -- it's a short drive to Apple, Flextronics, and State Farm headquarters. The hotel operates a free area shuttle during the week, and breakfast is included in the room rate, along with evening receptions that include beer, wine, and a light dinner. The outdoor heated pool and hot tub stay open late, and the fitness and business centers are open 24/7. Be aware that the hotel is a 20- to 25-minute drive to downtown Austin, and there are no restaurants in walking distance. Travelers might want to compare rates with the nearby Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Northwest/Research Boulevard.
The mid-range Hilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest/Arboretum is about 20 minutes from downtown Austin and a short drive to restaurants and shops. A full hot breakfast buffet is served in its stylish lobby, but it’s not included in standard rates. A lobby bar and pantry sells alcoholic beverages. The indoor pool is small, and the fitness center has only a handful of cardio machines and free weights. Renovated in 2014, the hotel has 138 spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, which include microwaves, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffeemakers. Rates are competitive for the area, but travelers might want to consider the nearby Staybridge Suites Austin NW, which offers free weekday shuttle service within a five-mile radius.
The mid-range Hilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest/Arboretum is about 20 minutes from downtown Austin and a short drive to restaurants and shops. A full hot breakfast buffet is served in its stylish lobby, but it’s not included in standard rates. A lobby bar and pantry sells alcoholic beverages. The indoor pool is small, and the fitness center has only a handful of cardio machines and free weights. Renovated in 2014, the hotel has 138 spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, which include microwaves, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffeemakers. Rates are competitive for the area, but travelers might want to consider the nearby Staybridge Suites Austin NW, which offers free weekday shuttle service within a five-mile radius.
This mid-range, 296-room Hyatt sits a block from the Austin Convention Center, and is less than a 10-minute walk to the Sixth Street Historic District. True to the Hyatt Place brand, interiors are bright and reasonably stylish. Large rooms have partially separate sitting areas, though the sliding bathroom doors don’t offer a lot of privacy and walls are thin. Rates, which are comparable to surrounding hotels, include a free hot buffet breakfast and the restaurant serves food around the clock. There’s also an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Valet parking is pricey but not out of the ordinary for downtown Austin. For something a bit more charming and intimate, the Hotel San Jose has a sharp urban-chic vibe plus high-end bath products for slightly higher rates.
This mid-range, 296-room Hyatt sits a block from the Austin Convention Center, and is less than a 10-minute walk to the Sixth Street Historic District. True to the Hyatt Place brand, interiors are bright and reasonably stylish. Large rooms have partially separate sitting areas, though the sliding bathroom doors don’t offer a lot of privacy and walls are thin. Rates, which are comparable to surrounding hotels, include a free hot buffet breakfast and the restaurant serves food around the clock. There’s also an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Valet parking is pricey but not out of the ordinary for downtown Austin. For something a bit more charming and intimate, the Hotel San Jose has a sharp urban-chic vibe plus high-end bath products for slightly higher rates.
Many guests report being pleasantly surprised by the modern, mid-range Sleep Inn & Suites Austin that opened in 2014. Located about 10 minutes northeast of downtown Austin in a somewhat isolated setting, this hotel offers a quiet and comfortable stay. Highlights include free hot breakfast and weekday manager’s receptions, a pool, fitness center, laundry room, meeting space, and free parking and Wi-Fi. Rooms are clean and spacious if a bit dark. They’re nicely equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, too. Attractive rates make it a solid value. A good alternative that’s closer to the airport is the Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel. It has similar amenities and rates.
Many guests report being pleasantly surprised by the modern, mid-range Sleep Inn & Suites Austin that opened in 2014. Located about 10 minutes northeast of downtown Austin in a somewhat isolated setting, this hotel offers a quiet and comfortable stay. Highlights include free hot breakfast and weekday manager’s receptions, a pool, fitness center, laundry room, meeting space, and free parking and Wi-Fi. Rooms are clean and spacious if a bit dark. They’re nicely equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, too. Attractive rates make it a solid value. A good alternative that’s closer to the airport is the Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel. It has similar amenities and rates.
A clean and modern Hampton Inn, this mid-range hotel offers 71 updated rooms with comfortable beds, clean bathrooms, and generic chain decor. Suites include a kitchenette and mini-fridge. On-site amenities are as expected, and there are a small outdoor pool, fitness center, free parking, and renovated lobby and breakfast nook -- and a hot breakfast is free. The hotel is situated near Route 183 and within walking distance of the Olive Garden, but it's a 25-minute drive to Austin and 15 minutes to shopping in Round Rock. The Hyatt Place Austin Downtown has a better location next to the Austin Convention Center, and it has an indoor pool.
A clean and modern Hampton Inn, this mid-range hotel offers 71 updated rooms with comfortable beds, clean bathrooms, and generic chain decor. Suites include a kitchenette and mini-fridge. On-site amenities are as expected, and there are a small outdoor pool, fitness center, free parking, and renovated lobby and breakfast nook -- and a hot breakfast is free. The hotel is situated near Route 183 and within walking distance of the Olive Garden, but it's a 25-minute drive to Austin and 15 minutes to shopping in Round Rock. The Hyatt Place Austin Downtown has a better location next to the Austin Convention Center, and it has an indoor pool.
The budget-friendly Red Roof PLUS is a contemporary, pet-friendly hotel located off the highway in South Austin, near St. Edward's University and a 15-minute drive from downtown. The 137 rooms come with flat-screen TVs and safes, and suites add mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Features include a heated outdoor swimming pool, free coffee and tea in the lobby, and free Wi-Fi, but no standard breakfast. Note that some guests have complained of thin walls and noise from the highway and dogs staying in the hotel. This is a decent option, though travelers may find it's worth paying a bit more for the more central and stylish Casulo Hotel, which also offers a free breakfast and on-site gym.
The budget-friendly Red Roof PLUS is a contemporary, pet-friendly hotel located off the highway in South Austin, near St. Edward's University and a 15-minute drive from downtown. The 137 rooms come with flat-screen TVs and safes, and suites add mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Features include a heated outdoor swimming pool, free coffee and tea in the lobby, and free Wi-Fi, but no standard breakfast. Note that some guests have complained of thin walls and noise from the highway and dogs staying in the hotel. This is a decent option, though travelers may find it's worth paying a bit more for the more central and stylish Casulo Hotel, which also offers a free breakfast and on-site gym.
