Austin, Texas is a fast-growing city with many attractions such as the University of Texas, South by Southwest festival and golf courses that include the Jimmy Clay-Ray Kizer Municipal Golf Courses, Harvey Penick Golf Campus and Onion Creek Club. With Austin's growing tourism, new hotels have been built in the city, including downtown, by the lake or near the airport.
Hotel Saint Cecilia
One of the newest hotels in Austin's South Congress district near Lady Bird Lake, the Saint Cecilia has a mixture of suites, bungalows and studio rooms. Three grand suites are available in the main house, with amenities including private backyards and outdoor fireplaces. Studios have private terraces, while bungalows have poolside views and wet bars. Along with the 50-foot long outdoor pool, the Cecilia has an extensive library, and each room has a sound system with iPod connections.
Hotel Saint Cecilia
112 Academy Drive
Austin TX 78704
(512) 852-2400
hotelsaintcecilia.com/
Austin Hilton Convention Hotel
This Austin Hilton, one of two newly built hotel buildings next to the downtown Convention Center, features 800 rooms. Two queen beds or one king are available and can be selected at check-in. Suites range from 630 to nearly 1,600 square feet, and executive rooms on the 25th and 26th floors include access to the Concierge Lounge. A fitness room with cardio equipment, sauna, outdoor pool and hot tub are all available on site.
Austin Hilton Convention Hotel
500 E. 4th St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 469-0078
hilton.com
Hampton Inn Suites Austin Downtown
The Hampton is located near the south end of the Convention Center and has more than 200 rooms. All rooms are nonsmoking and include either double beds or one king. Some suites include whirlpool tubs. An on-site convenience store, safe deposit box, outdoor pool and fitness center are available. The complimentary breakfast area includes on-the-go bags, and Le Cafe Crepe serves made-to-order coffee and crepes.
Hampton Inn Suites Austin Downtown
200 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin , TX 78701
(512) 472-1500
hamptoninn.com
Courtyard by Marriott Austin Airport
This new Marriott hotel is located a block away from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, where Highways 183 and 71 meet. All rooms with king-size beds include sofa beds, and rooms with double beds are also available. The hotel is a half-mile from jogging and biking trails, includes an indoor pool and fitness center and offers free high-speed Internet. The Courtyard Cafe offers breakfast every day.
Courtyard by Marriott Austin Airport
7809 East Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 386-7464
marriott.com
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Chris Moore is a 2002 graduate of the University of Texas-Arlington with a journalism background, currently working full-time as a freelance writer. He has been contributing to Ehow.com since 2007 and is a board member of the DFW Writer's Workshop.
