Kid Friendly Hotels in Austin, Texas

Austin is the Capitol of Texas and has been described as cosmopolitan, eclectic, weird, music capital of the southwest and friendly. It is surrounded by the Texas hill country and is on the Colorado River. Downtown Austin has attractions within walking distance of three kid friendly hotels. Attractions of interest include: Texas State Capitol, Lady Bird Lake (also known as Town Lake), 6th Street (nightspot) the and Governor's mansion.

Hyatt Regency Austin

Hyatt Regency Austin is located on Lady Bird Lake (also known as Town Lake). Water activities include canoeing and Capital Cruises. From mid-March to November, onlookers can watch the colony of an estimated 1.5 million bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge on their nightly flight for food. Also, you will find a 10-mile hike and bike trail and bike rentals very close to the Hyatt Regency. Amenities include 24-hour gym, outdoor pool, business center, and two on-site restaurants.The Hyatt is in partnership with Baby Travel Lite so there is no need to travel with baby products such as diapers, formula and food. This program has over 1,000 baby products that can be ordered before your visit. Accommodations start at $229 per night.

Hyatt Regency Austin
208 Barton Springs,
Austin, Texas 78704
Phone: (512) 477-1234
http://austin.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown

The well appointed Omni Austin Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Austin. It opens to a beautiful atrium and luxurious lobby. It is only 11 miles from Bergstrom International Airport and local entertainment. Omni has an on-site restaurant and an atrium lounge. Omni has the "Omni Sensational Kids" program with kid-friendly amenities. It includes games and books, a backpack and select kid menu choices. Accommodations start at $149 per night.

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
700 San Jacinto at 8th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: (512) 476-3700
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/AustinDowntown.aspx

The Driskill Hotel

This world renown Driskill Hotel, a historical hotel built in 1886, is named after cattle baron Jesse Driskill. Amenities include high speed Internet, room safes, luxurious linens, business center, complimentary shoe shine, pets allowed and the Driskill Deputy Amenity program for kids. Kids receive a coloring book and crayons. Upon arrival, kids are appointed deputy with a badge and certificate signed by hotel's founder, Colonel Jesse Driskill. Accommodations start at $125 per night.

The Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos St
Austin, TX 78701
(800) 252-9367
http://www.driskillhotel.com/

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