Omni Hotel Downtown Austin
The Omni Hotel Downtown Austin is a large, 375-room hotel. Views of the city are spectacular from its large glass atrium. All rooms have a refreshment center, turn-down service, robes and a free copy of USA Today. The hotel has a heated rooftop pool, a full fitness center and in-room fitness equipment (upon request). The hotel is very close to hiking and biking trails, and an award-winning golf course is right around the corner. If you enjoy viewing nature, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is about 20 minutes from the hotel, and a natural spring pool and park are two miles away. Guests can take a quick six-block walk to the Texas Capitol or view the Mexican bats underneath the Congress Avenue Bridge. In October 2009, rooms at the Omni Hotel Downtown Austin started at $209 per night.
Omni Hotel Downtown Austin
700 San Jacinto at Eighth Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-3700
omnihotels.com
Hyatt Regency Hotel
The Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Austin offers 448 rooms with views of the city. Guests will enjoy high-speed Internet in their rooms, along with a flat-screen television and an iPod compatible stereo. There is a variety of recreation at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, such as yoga, bicycle rentals, a swimming pool and a gym that is open around the clock. Nearby attractions include the governor's mansion, the Texas Capitol, Sixth Street and the Austin Children's Museum. The Austin Zoo is about 14 miles away, and Lone Star River Boat Tours offer guests beautiful 90-minute cruises through the heart of hill country. In October 2009, rooms at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Austin started at $289 per night.
Hyatt Regency Hotel
208 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 477-1234
austin.hyatt.com
The Driskill Hotel
The Driskill Hotel in downtown Austin has received has multiple awards for its dining and hospitality. Guests of this historic hotel will find plasma televisions, robes and high-speed Internet in their rooms. The Driskill is close to Sixth Street and within walking distance of a multitude of music venues. Guests can visit the nearby University of Texas or venture to the Umlauf Sculpture Garden for an afternoon stroll. Rooms at The Driskill Hotel were $179 per night in October 2009.
The Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-5911
driskillhotel.com
