The Limestone--Austin Marriott South
The Limestone can be found on the south side near Ben White Boulevard and St. Edwards University. Guest rooms can include a single king bed or two doubles, while suites come with a king and sofa bed. The hotel provides an indoor pool and on-site fitness center. The Limestone Kitchen features American casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Limestone--Austin Marriott South
4415 S. IH-35
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 441-7900
marriottaustin.com
Crowne Plaza Hotel Austin
Located at the intersection of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 290, the Crowne Plaza offers guest rooms and Executive Club Level rooms with king-size beds and suites that come with separate living rooms and an extra rollaway bed upon request. The renovated health club and lounge are open 24 hours. The Crossroads Grille offers breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays, and dinner in the lounge on weekends.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Austin
6121 N. IH-35
Austin, TX 78752
(888) 444-0401
crowneplaza.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/ausgz?&cm_mmc=mdpr-_-googlemaps-_-cp-_-ausgz&dp=true
Doubletree Club--University Area
The Doubletree Club hotel is across the highway from the Frank Erwin Center on the University of Texas campus. The hotel underwent a renovation in 2009. Standard and accessible guest rooms can come with two queen beds or a single king. Along with the fitness center and pool, the hotel offers in-room dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner along with dinner inside the Lobby Bar.
Doubletree Club--University Area
1617 N. IH-35
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 479-4000
doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/AUSIMDT-Doubletree-Hotel-Austin-University-Area-Texas/index.do
Hyatt Place Austin-North Central
The Hyatt Place is located near U.S. Highway 290 on the north side, close to the Highland Mall. All rooms are smoke-free, can come with two double beds or one kind, and can be accessible. The fitness center is open 24 hours and the outdoor pool is heated. Complimentary continental breakfast is available to all guests, the Guest Kitchen serves hot sandwiches, pizzas, soups and other lunch dinner entrees, and the Bakery Cafe offers "Grab and Go" sandwiches.
Hyatt Place Austin-North Central
7522 N. IH-35
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 323-2121
austinnorthcentral.place.hyatt.com
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