Sixth Street is the heart of downtown Austin's live music, bar and club scene. It is also a far cry from the silence and solitude of your average golf course, but after a day spent on the links, it is a great place to relax and enjoy a live band with some great food. However, unlike the similar Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Sixth Street is nearly void of hotels, with only two, and one in between Fifth and Sixth. In either case, these hotels provide class and comfort.
Extended Stay America Austin - Downtown - 6th St.
If you plan on staying in Austin for a long period of time, then the Extended Stay America on Sixth Street is the best option. Every room is equipped with a full kitchen, including all utensils and appliances, as well as high-speed Internet access. If you're traveling with pets, you'll be pleased to know they are welcome to join you during your stay.
The Extended Stay America is close to numerous restaurants, bars and outdoor activities, including the Hancock Golf Course, a 9-hole course, which opened in 1899 and is the oldest golf course in the state of Texas.
Extended Stay America Austin - Downtown - 6th St.
600 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 457-9994
extendedstayamerica.com/DTL
Driskill Hotel
The Driskill Hotel, built in 1886, is Austin's most popular and historic hotel. The Driskill offers extravagant room choices for those hoping to enjoy a night of luxury or to celebrate a special occasion. In either case, every room is equipped with a plasma television, custom furniture, high-speed Internet, terry robes and mini-bar.
Guests also have access to the Executive Business Center, as well as, complimentary services that include in-room food service, complimentary shoe shining, nightly turn-down service, laundry and dry cleaning, and safety deposit boxes. The hotel's on-site restaurant, the Driskill Grill, is an award-winning 4-diamond restaurant designed for elegance and romance.
Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos St.
Austin, Texas 78701
(800) 252-9367
driskillhotel.com/
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
The Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown is a luxurious hotel located off Interstate 35, between Fifth and Sixth Street. Although the hotel is not directly on Sixth, a room located on a high enough floor allows for a stunning view of the downtown cityscape. The hotel, which was renovated in 2007, offers 254 guest rooms, including five Jacuzzi suites, and two suites decorated in University of Texas memorabilia and colors. Guest rooms also offer high-speed Internet, refrigerator, microwave, and high definition television.
The Hilton Garden Inn also has a restaurant and bar, Eighteenth Over Austin, on the hotel's 18th floor, showcasing breathtaking views of the city. Guests looking for relaxation will love the European wading pool, complete with waterfall and natural vegetation.
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown
500 North IH 35
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 480-8181
hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=AUSGIGI
About The Author
Travis Wampler began his writing career along America's forgotten highway, Route 66. His research received awards from the Association of American Geographers. He has written comprehensive plans and grants for city planning departments and agencies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in geography from Southwest Missouri State University, and a Masters in Information Systems from the University of Phoenix.
