Sheraton Austin Hotel
The Sheraton Austin is an upscale hotel in East Austin that offers guests the most in luxury and convenience, with guest rooms even being equipped with umbrellas in case of bad weather. Though the Sheraton is in the heart of the city, there are a variety of recreational activities to keep guests busy both at the hotel and away. Sports lovers will enjoy the nearby tennis and golf courses, while children will enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools. The University of Austin is nearby, where hotel guests can catch a game by the famous Longhorns. Other nearby activities include the Zilker Botanical Gardens and the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. As of October 2009, rooms at the Sheraton Austin Hotel were $169.99 per night.
Sheraton Austin Hotel
701 East 11th St.
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-1111
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Hilton Austin
The Hilton Austin is an East Austin hotel located adjacent to the Austin Convention Center. Rooms at the Hilton are elegantly appointed with flat screen TVs, mini-bars and complimentary daily newspapers. For active hotel guests, a fitness center is offered with a health club and spa. Hotel guests can relax by the pool in the poolside tiki-bar or unwind in the hotel's steam room and sauna. The local East Austin area is full of recreational activities to participate in, including fishing, biking, snorkeling, water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, horseback riding and jet skiing. As of October 2009, rooms at the Hilton Austin were $209 per night.
Hilton Austin
500 East 4th St.
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 482-8000
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Four Seasons Austin
The Four Seasons name is synonymous with luxury and elegance. The Four Seasons in Austin is no different. Guests at this hotel will feel both privacy and exclusivity along the green banks of The Four Seasons. The hotel is situated on Lady Bird Lake and is just steps away from a hiking and biking trail. The hotel's fitness center overlooks the lake and its gardens and offers a full set of gym equipment. Local recreational activities include the Caswell Tennis Center, boating and water activities on Lake Travis, rowing lessons on Lady Bird Lake, and cave exploration in some of hill country's natural limestone caves. Rooms at the Four Seasons Austin feature free high-speed Internet, flat screen TVs, and views of either the city or the lake. As of October 2009, rooms at the Four Seasons Austin were $255 per night.
Four Seasons Austin
98 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-4500
fourseasons.com/austin
