Capital of the southwestern state of Texas, Austin is known as the "live music capital of the world." There are more than 100 music venues every night, and music festivals in the city include South by Southwest and the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Residents here are a diverse group of college students, blue collar workers and high-tech workers. If you drive through Austin on Interstate Highway 35, hotel accommodations are plentiful.
Walking distance to Ladybird Lake, the Wyndham Garden Austin Hotel is 3 miles from downtown Austin. Just off I-35, this luxury hotel features a multimedia art exhibition titled "The Austin Music Project" in its lobby. Austin Children's Museum and the Austin Zoo are nearby favorites for families, and for grownups, the Warehouse District is is a just a short walk away. Poolside casitas are available and complimentary airport shuttle is offered.
Wyndham Garden Austin Hotel
1600 West Woodward
Austin, TX 78741
512-448-2444
wyndham.com
Located off of I-35, the Casulo Hotel is decorated to create Zen relaxation. Just 10 minutes away from the Austin Airport and five minutes from downtown, the hotel has large soaking tubs and an Asian-inspired cafe. It is an easy drive from the hotel to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the Texas State Capitol.
Casulo Hotel
3017 South Interstate Highway 35
Austin, TX 78741
512-610-1116
casulohotel.com
Howard Johnson is off of I-35, and they offer a $20 discount coupon on their website. The University of Texas at Austin and the Dell Corporation are minutes away. An inexpensive local bus can take guests to Zilker Park, the Governor's Mansion and the Arboretum Mall. The guest accommodations include free breakfast as part of the room rate.
Howard Johnson
2711 South Interstate Highway 35
Austin, TX 78741
512-462-9201
hojoaustin.com
Off of Interstate Highway 35, Americas Best Value Inn is near downtown Austin. Complimentary breakfast at the hotel includes eggs, fresh waffles and sausage biscuits. Guests can enjoy premium cable channels on TV or try fishing or boating at nearby Lake Travis. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and a golf course are only 3 miles away.
Americas Best Value Inn
2525 South Interstate Highway 35
Austin, TX 78741
512-441-0143
americasbestvalueinn.com
Close to the Austin Convention Center and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel is right off I-35. Each of the 136 guest rooms has a full kitchen, Wi-Fi and cable TV. Chili's and Applebees is close to the hotel, and bicycles can be rented nearby to try out the 25 miles of scenic bike trails in Austin. The VA Hospital and St. Edwards University are also a few miles away.
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel
2501 South Interstate Highway 35
Austin, TX, 78741
512-712-9920
suburbanhotels.com
