The Downtown area in Austin, Texas, draws tourists with its vibrant nightlife and music clubs on Sixth Street, as well as boating activities at Lady Bird Lake. The hotels in Downtown Austin are within walking distance of these attractions, and they are less than 10 minutes from the campus of the University of Texas. Downtown Austin also is home of the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park.
The historic Driskell Hotel was built in 1886, and it is a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This luxurious hotel is also a member of the Associated Luxury Hotels International, and it provides amenities such as a concierge desk, turndown service, shoe shining and a fine dining restaurant, Driskell Grill, that serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant also has an extensive wine list that has received Wine Spectator Magazine's Award of Excellence. The guest rooms have plasma televisions, complimentary bathrobes, minibars and access to Wi-Fi Internet. The hotel is within walking distance of the music clubs and restaurants on the Sixth Street District.
The Driskell Hotel
604 Brazos St.
Austin, TX 78701
800-252-9367
driskillhotel.com
The Omni Hotel is on the corner of Eight Street and San Jacinto Boulevard, and it is within walking distance of the Paramount Theater, which produces live theater throughout the year. The amenities at this hotel include a rooftop swimming pool, fitness room, gift shop, shoe shine service and concierge desk. The on-site restaurant, Ancho's, serves southwestern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pets may stay for an extra fee. Each guest room has a flat-screen television and king-sized or double-sized bed, while some of the rooms have living rooms and dining areas.
Omni Hotel Austin Downtown
700 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, TX 78701
512-476-3700
omnihotels.com
The Radisson faces the shores of Lady Bird Lake, and the hotel is only a 10-minute drive from Zilker Park. This recreational area features walking paths and floral exhibits in the Zilker Botanical Gardens. Some of the amenities at the Radisson include bellhop services, gift shop, exercise room, outdoor swimming pool, valet parking and access to Wi-Fi Internet throughout the hotel. T.G.I. Friday's Town Lake, the on-site restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The guest rooms offer complimentary water bottles, microwaves, refrigerators and high-definition televisions.
Radisson Hotel and Suites Austin--Town Lake
111 Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78701
800-395-7046
radisson.com
Situated on the southern edge of Downtown Austin, the boutique Hotel San Jose is in the SoCo District, which features upscale shops and restaurants on South Congress Ave. The hotel amenities include cycling rentals, outdoor swimming pool, a courtyard with walking paths, business center with fax services and an on-site spa that offers massage therapies and body treatments. Access to Wi-Fi Internet is available throughout the hotel. Dogs may stay for an extra fee. The guest rooms feature queen-sized beds and satellite televisions, while some of the rooms have sitting areas.
Hotel San Jose
1316 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
512-852-2350
sanjosehotel.com
Austin's Inn, located in Downtown Austin's Uptown Cultural District, provides amenities such as meeting rooms for banquets, gourmet breakfast every morning and access to Wi-Fi Internet. Nightly and weekly rates are available. The guest rooms are furnished with antique-style furniture, and they include queen-sized beds, televisions and private bathrooms. All the guest rooms have different themes, such as the "The Library" and "The Gothic Suite." The hotel is within walking distance of the University of Texas, as well as the exhibits at the Texas State History Museum and Blanton Art Museum.
Austin's Inn at Pearl Street
809 Pearl St.
Austin, TX 78701
800-494-2261
innpearl.com
