With a variety of scenery, including beautiful golf courses and parks, Austin also features a variety of fine arts, music and a bevy of entertainment. It's also home to Zilker Park, a large park featuring playgrounds, picnicking space and music festivals. Fortunately, there are a number of hotels within a short distance of Zilker.
Hyatt Regency Austin
Located just over a mile from Zilker on Barton Springs Rd., within walking distance of a number of unique local shops and restaurants, Hyatt Regency Austin features 448 rooms with either king of double beds, flat-screen television sets and deluxe bathrooms. The hotel also features a full-service business center, Wi-Fi, pool with sundeck, a gym and bikes available for rent.
Hyatt Regency Austin
208 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 477-1234
austin.hyatt.com
Embassy Suites Hotel Austin-Downtown/Town Lake
Located just over a mile from Zilker Park, this Embassy Suites features a bevy of amenities, including free breakfast, fitness center, business center, free newspaper, two television sets per room, high-speed Internet (for a fee), refrigerator and microwave oven. Located on Congress Ave., this hotel is not only within a short drive of Zilker Park, but also Austin's famous Sixth Street and the State Capitol.
Embassy Suites Hotel Austin-Downtown/Town Lake
300 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 469-9000
embassysuites.com
The Driskill Hotel
For those looking to stay near Zilker and who seek to experience a hotel that is pure Austin, this is the place. The posh Driskill, located less than two miles from Zilker Park, was built in 1886 and is situated in downtown Austin near 6th Street, the State Capitol and a number of other local landmarks. Check out the hotel restaurant and rooms featuring custom furniture, quality linens and spacious work areas for business travelers.
The Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos St.
Austin, TX 78701
(800) 252-9367
driskillhotel.com
About The Author
Clint Hale has worked for a number of media outlets throughout his seven-year career, including the San Antonio Express-News (for whom he covered golf, football, and general features) and Examiner.com. He earned a Journalism degree from the University of Texas.
