North Austin, Texas Hotels

Featuring more than 100 miles of hiking and biking trails along with scenic state parks, wildlife sanctuaries and abundant recreational destinations, the exciting city of Austin, Texas, offers much to see and do for nature lovers and adventure-bound travelers. Along with a thriving music scene, the city also plays host to a wealth of nearby natural wonders to explore, including spring-fed pools, underground grottos, caves and lakes, not to mention North Austin's famous flock of bats that travel from Congress Avenue Bridge to the countryside each evening from April to October. Accommodations in North Austin set the stage for big adventures, Texas style.

North Austin Plaza

Located in north Austin, the aptly named North Austin Plaza presents 290 guest rooms that feature such amenities as high-speed Internet, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, microwaves and refrigerators. The on-site fitness center and large outdoor pool provide recreational opportunities for guests, while a business center comes complete with computer, printer and other office equipment. The hotel is also located near such North Austin attractions as golf courses, University of Texas sports venues, shopping, restaurants and performing arts venues.

North Austin Plaza
6911 Interstate Hwy 35 North
Austin, TX 78752
(800) 306-4629
www.northaustinplaza.com

Northcross Suites Hotel Austin

Located in northwest Austin, the Northcross Suites Hotel features all the comforts of home in each of its spacious one- and two-bedroom suites. All suites come complete with living rooms and fully equipped kitchens, along with complimentary Internet, cable TV and in-room voicemail. Guests can take advantage of such services as grocery delivery and laundry pick-up and delivery. This pet-friendly hotel also offers free parking and a complimentary full breakfast buffet for a relaxing stay in the heart of the city.

Northcross Suites Austin
7685 Northcross Drive
Austin, Texas 78757
(512) 452-9391
www.northcrosssuites.com

Drury Inn & Suites

Located just a few miles from North Austin's famous "bat" bridge where thousands of bats fly daily in search of food, the Drury Inn & Suites offers plentiful amenities, not the least of which is the Drury's free "Quickstart" breakfast that includes eggs, Belgian waffles and more. Guest rooms come complete with free wireless, high-speed Internet, flat panel LCD TVs and in-room coffee service. Hotel services are highlighted by free fountain soda and popcorn, free evening beverages and hot evening snacks, along with same-day dry cleaning, 24-hour business center, exercise room, outdoor pool and more. Restaurants adjacent to the hotel include Chili's and Fuddruckers.

Drury Inn & Suites
6711 IH 35 North
Austin, TX, 78752
(512) 467-9500
wwwc.druryhotels.com

Resources

Austin Official Visitors Site

Article Written By Karen Sprinkles

Karen Sprinkles has been a freelance writer since 1988. She's currently the managing editor of a luxury home magazine and has written for regional newspapers and magazines. Sprinkles received the Award of Excellence from the Hawaii Book Publishers Association for "The Hawaii Home Book," which reached No. 1 on the Hawaii bestsellers list. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California.

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