Hotels on the River in Austin, Texas

By Jackson Lewis

Hotels on the River in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas sits on the Colorado River at the edge of Texas Hill Country. The city is known as the home of country music in Texas, with stars like Willie Nelson and Doug Sahm first getting their start in Austin. With a number of ethnic cuisines available, the food in Austin caters to a wide audience. After a round at one of Austin's golf courses, kick back in one of the hotels located on the river.

Lakeway Resort and Spa

The Lakeway Resort and Spa is located 18 miles northwest of downtown Austin and 40 minutes from the Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Within close proximity are area wineries, marine recreation, museums, night life and championship golf courses. The Hills and Lakeway Country Club's courses offer 36 holes of championship golf and you can book tee times through the resort. Each of the courses are designed to offer unique challenges that will test your golf ability.

Lakeway Resort and Spa
101 Lakeway Dr.
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 261-6600
www.dolce-lakeway-hotel.com

Barton Creek Resort and Spa

With some of the region's most breathtaking views, Barton Creek Resort & Spa stretches across 4,000 acres right in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The hotel and resort has 312 guest rooms and suites decorated in tasteful Texas style. The resort has the top two ranked golf courses in the state of Texas as well as a lavish spa and full fitness center on the resort grounds. Carved into the Texas Hill Country are four championship 18-hole courses. Fazio Foothills, Fazio Canyons, Crenshaw Cliffside and Palmer Lakeside can be booked through the hotel for discount package deals.

Barton Creek Resort and Spa
8212 Barton Club Dr.
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 329-4000
www.bartoncreek.com/index.cfm

The Omni Hotel

The Omni Austin is centrally located in the city and is walking distance from the city's entertainment district. The hotel has a rooftop pool and hot tub that is popular with hotel guests in the daytime as well as the evenings for the spectacular view of the city. The hotel also features a full-service spa and the Chef's at Ancho's restaurant. When you stay at the Omni, you are less than a 20 minute drive from the two golf courses located at the Hills Country Club.

The Omni Hotel
700 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, TX 78701
(866) 538-0187
www.omnihotels.com/Default.aspx

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About The Author

Based in Memphis, Jackson Lewis has been writing on technology-related material for 10 years with a recent emphasis on golf and other sports. He has been freelance writing for Demand Media since 2008. Lewis holds a Master of Science in computer science from the United States Naval Postgraduate School.
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