Austin Hotels, Austin Motels And Places To Stay In Austin

Rooms average $65 to $95 per night. Funky motel located in the heart of the downtown South Congress (SoCo) area of Austin within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. Family owned since 1938 with 41 uniquely decorated rooms and a 1950's style swimming pool. No non-smoking rooms available.

Rooms average $120 to $200 per night. Older Austin hotel recently renovated located on IH-35 and Lady Bird Lake. Some rooms offer views of the Lady Bird Lake and the Hike and Bike Trail. 100 percent smoke free facility. Complimentary shuttle service (based upon availability) to downtown Austin and the Austin airport. Free parking and wireless Internet access.

Rooms average $150 to $250 per night. After working for years as an attorney, in 1995 Liz Lambert converted a run down 1930s motor court located across from the famed Continental Club into what would become the embodiment of South Congress cool. Thanks to Liz's connections in music and show business circles and it's convenient downtown location, the San Jose is also a favorite hangout for musicians and actors. The San Jose is a collection of bungalow-style rooms with private porches that open onto a central courtyard landscaped with lush green plants and scattered with small fish ponds. While the exterior is Spanish inspired with red tile roofs, the rooms are modern minimalist with a clean Zen style. Because of the location on South Congress, book a room in the back if you can to avoid the traffic noise. Hotel San Jose opens a bar serving wine and beer in the late afternoon on the outdoor patio next to the pool. Liz Lambert is also the proprietress of Jo's coffee shop, an open-air cafe at the edge of the San Jose's parking lot. Parking is free and there are two lots on either side of the hotel. Free Wi-Fi.

Rooms average $250 to $300 per night. Located on Barton Springs Road and South Congress Avenue, the Hyatt Regency Austin has some of the best views in Austin and has easy access to the south side of the Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail. Convenient to the South Congress shopping area, the Long Center, Auditorium Shores and Zilker Park. Paddleboats, canoes and scenic boat tours are offered through Capital Cruises including a “Sunset Congress Bat Cruise.” Outdoor pool and whirlpool and view of Austin skyline from sundeck. Wi-Fi available. Fee for parking.

Rooms average $160 per night. Located adjacent to the Texas State Capitol, the La Quinta Inn Austin Capitol is three blocks west of IH-35 and within walking distance of all major downtown attractions including the Sixth Street entertainment district, the Convention Center and the Texas State History Museum. Outdoor swimming pool. Free continental breakfast and Wi-Fi. No free parking. Only valet parking is available at a fee of $12.99 per night per vehicle with 24-hour attendant service. Valet parking for day-only visitors is available for $6.50 per day per vehicle.

Rooms average $170 to $200 per night. The Radisson Hotel and Suites Austin is a downtown Austin hotel located on the north side of Lady Bird Lake at the Congress Avenue Bridge. Many of the recently renovated rooms at the Radisson Hotel have views of the Lake and the bats emerging at dusk from the Congress Avenue Bridge. This Austin hotel is also within walking distance of the Austin Convention Center, the downtown Austin business district and the 6th Street and warehouse entertainment districts. Large outdoor pool with view of Lady Bird Lake. Full service T.G.I. Friday's and Starbucks Coffee on site. There is an additional charge for both Wi-Fi Internet access and parking.