OverviewThis all-suite property is situated within a 5-minute drive of the intersection of Interstate 35 and Highway 69. Offering kitchenettes in all suites, this property is well suited for guests looking for extended-stay accommodations.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All suites include a kitchenette with a mini-bar, a mini-fridge, a microwave and a coffeemaker, a separate living room and bedroom, a sofabed, two TVs with pay-per-view movies, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a desk and chair, blackout curtains, a balcony and individual climate control. Suites are furnished with one king bed or two double beds.
Wi-Fi is available in guest suites and throughout the property for $10.77 per 24 hours. Free parking is available on site and pets under 25 lbs are permitted for an additional fee of $25 per stay. Smoking rooms are available.
A free cooked-to-order breakfast is served from 6 am to 9 am on weekdays and from 7:30 am to 10:30 am on weekends. Free snacks and beverages are served in the evenings. The on-site Lynx Restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Room service is available daily from 11 am to 11 pm.
Other on-site amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness centre, a business centre, an ATM, baggage storage, guest laundry facility, dry cleaning service, a free beverage station, a convenience store and safe deposit boxes. This hotel also offers boardrooms, a ballroom and a garden atrium for events.
A free shuttle service is offered to destinations within a 2-mile radius of the hotel.
Nelson Field, home of LBJ High School football, is 7 minutes away by car, while the Dell Children's Hospital is a 5-minute drive away. The Texas State Capitol is an 11-minute drive away, while downtown Austin, which includes the Austin Convention Center, the Austin Children's Museum and the Austin Music Hall, is 12 minutes away by car. The Sixth Street Entertainment District is about a 15-minute drive away.
McKinney Falls State Park and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are both 20 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests seemed happy with their stays at this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, while several reviewers thought that their rooms were spacious. A couple of guests said that their rooms were well appointed. However, there were a couple of complaints about decor (see below for more details).
The staff throughout the hotel were frequently complimented for their friendly and accommodating service. However, there were also a couple of reviewers who voiced concerns about staff (see below).
Many guests praised the food at the free breakfast and one reviewer said that the selection offered was more than expected. Several reviewers appreciated the free snacks and beverages served in the evenings, while several other guests enjoyed the food at the on-site restaurant.
Many reviewers found the location convenient for accessing highways and downtown Austin by car.
Several guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money spent. A couple of reviewers mentioned that they enjoyed the indoor pool, while a couple of other guests found the free shuttle service to be an added convenience.
The Bad
There were very few concerns or complaints found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, a couple of guests thought that their rooms were somewhat dated in appearance.
While many guests complimented the staff, as mentioned above, a couple of reviewers said that the front desk agents they encountered were unfriendly and slow to respond to their concerns.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.3 out of 5, with 94% of 593 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #56 out of 179 hotels in Austin, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 206 reviews.
