Austin, Texas claims to be the Live Music Capital of the World and the city holds true to this claim by having live music being played all over the city day or night. The city has a light atmosphere to enjoy and with a motto like "Keep Austin Weird" it will be an adventure during your stay. Saloons and barbecue can easily be found in south Austin, but you can also the championship golf courses and other cultural events, galleries and museums.
SpringHill Suites
SpringHill Suites are a subsidiary of Marriott Hotels but still maintains its own identity. SpringHill has plenty of packages to offer its guests like the downtown package, which has discount rates on activities in downtown Austin including transportation or the "stay two nights get the third night" free package.
All the rooms at SpringHill come with a separate sitting and sleeping area as well as a refrigerator and microwave. Each room also has a sofa bed, if needed and the King suite has a whirlpool bath. The Limestone Lounge located in the hotel serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, but you can have anything from Japanese to steak at restaurants located within a half mile of the hotel.
SpringHill Suites
4501 South IH-35
Austin, Texas 78744
(512) 441-8270
marriott.com
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel South
The hotel has a complete kitchen area and is set up for the guests to stay for a few days or weeks. The Suburban Extended Stay Hotel is located close to the University of Texas so while the guests can play golf during the day they may be able to catch a Longhorn sporting event in the evening.
All the suites have Internet access and free local calling. The laundry facilities are located on-site and the hotel has weekly housekeeping services. The Suburban will set up a golfing package for you or any other activity that is planned during your stay in Austin. Call the sales office if you cannot find the package you want on its website.
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel South
2501 Interstate Highway 35
Austin, Texas 78741
(512) 712-9920
suburbanhotels.com
Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites is located near many of the attractions that south Austin has to offer. The LBJ Library or the History Museum are minutes away and a nice way to spend the afternoon after a round of golf. All of the suites have separate sleeping and sitting areas along with a kitchen area that has a full-size refrigerator and microwave as well as pots, pans, plates and utensils.
All the rooms have high-speed Internet access, cable and satellite TV, DVD and VCR players. The fitness center is open 24 hours a day and available to all guests. Laundry and dry cleaning services are provided or you can do your own at the on-site laundry room. Golf at one of the local courses that are within five minutes of the hotel and have Candlewood set up a tee time.
Candlewood Suites
4320 Interstate 35
Austin, Texas 78745
(512) 444-8882
candlewoodsuites.com
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I have been a writer of sports, editorials, news and religious columns for 25 years. I served in the Marine Corps in order to go to college. I received my MBA from West Virginia University and recently finished my PhD from Rochville University in Religious Theology. I grew up in a boys home because my parents were killed in a car accident and lost my wife and two boys in a car
