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What are the best hotels for business travel near downtown Austin, Texas?
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Hotels that cater to business travelers are in abundance in Austin, Texas, however there are a few that receive favorable reviews from frequent business travelers based on value for money, atmosphere, location, amenities, view, friendly staff, good service and well-prepared hotel rooms.
Listed below, are some of the best hotels for business travel in downtown Austin, Texas:
1. Hotel San José
1316 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 852-2350
2. Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
700 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-3700
3. Courtyard by Marriott Austin Airport
7809 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 386-7464
4. aloft Austin at The Domain
11601 Domain Drive
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 491-0777
5. The Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-5911
6. Staybridge Suites Extended Stay Hotel Austin Arboretum
10201 Stonelake Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 349-0888
7. Omni Austin Hotel South Park
4140 Governors Row
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 448-2222
8. Four Seasons Hotel Austin
98 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-4500
9. Kimber Modern Hotel
110 The Circle
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 912-1046
10. InterContinental Hotel Stephen F. Austin
701 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 457-8800
Listed below, are some of the best hotels for business travel in downtown Austin, Texas:
1. Hotel San José
1316 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 852-2350
2. Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
700 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-3700
3. Courtyard by Marriott Austin Airport
7809 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 386-7464
4. aloft Austin at The Domain
11601 Domain Drive
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 491-0777
5. The Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-5911
6. Staybridge Suites Extended Stay Hotel Austin Arboretum
10201 Stonelake Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 349-0888
7. Omni Austin Hotel South Park
4140 Governors Row
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 448-2222
8. Four Seasons Hotel Austin
98 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-4500
9. Kimber Modern Hotel
110 The Circle
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 912-1046
10. InterContinental Hotel Stephen F. Austin
701 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 457-8800
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Having been a corporate travel agent for over 13 years, business travel is very different from personal travel. Business travelers are looking for internet access, somewhere comfortable to work, preferably a desk and chair, free phone calls, 24 hour room service, easy check in and check out. Most business travelers prefer having in-room check out to avoid making a stop at the desk altogether. Some of the other amenities that some of the travelers requested but are secondary were lounges or exercise area/equipment.
If any of the conferences are going to be at the Austin Convention Center, the Austin Hilton is the only hotel adjacent to the Center. The rate will be higher here than other properties, but the convenience often out weighs the difference. The Austin Hilton offers in room amenities geared towards business travelers like two phones in each room (each with 2 lines), voicemail and a data port with high-speed, wireless Internet service, and a 24 hour business center. The hotel offers 24 hour room service, a steak restaurant, and a morning coffee shop on site.
Other business friendly hotels in the downtown area other than the Omni and Doubletree that you already mentioned are:
*Hyatt Regency Austin Hotel
*Comfort Suites South Austin (request a room with a work area)
*Extended Stay America Downtown Austin - Although their name suggest that a longer stay is required, reservations for one night are accepted. There is no room service available, but each room has a fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of work space.
If the conference that you're attending doesn't offer special rates at local hotels, when making your reservations, check for other discounts like AAA, AARP or government discounts (if you qualify). Other hotels offer specific rates for the business traveler and may require a business card or a company I.D. Some of the hotels charge extra for the wireless service, so check that before making your reservation. Also pay attention to the cancellation policy. Some hotels have 6 PM day of arrival cancellation policy, some have 24 hours prior,and some rates are nonrefundable. If there's a chance the conference or meeting can be canceled at the last minute, you'll want to have a hotel with a fairly lenient cancel policy.
If any of the conferences are going to be at the Austin Convention Center, the Austin Hilton is the only hotel adjacent to the Center. The rate will be higher here than other properties, but the convenience often out weighs the difference. The Austin Hilton offers in room amenities geared towards business travelers like two phones in each room (each with 2 lines), voicemail and a data port with high-speed, wireless Internet service, and a 24 hour business center. The hotel offers 24 hour room service, a steak restaurant, and a morning coffee shop on site.
Other business friendly hotels in the downtown area other than the Omni and Doubletree that you already mentioned are:
*Hyatt Regency Austin Hotel
*Comfort Suites South Austin (request a room with a work area)
*Extended Stay America Downtown Austin - Although their name suggest that a longer stay is required, reservations for one night are accepted. There is no room service available, but each room has a fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of work space.
If the conference that you're attending doesn't offer special rates at local hotels, when making your reservations, check for other discounts like AAA, AARP or government discounts (if you qualify). Other hotels offer specific rates for the business traveler and may require a business card or a company I.D. Some of the hotels charge extra for the wireless service, so check that before making your reservation. Also pay attention to the cancellation policy. Some hotels have 6 PM day of arrival cancellation policy, some have 24 hours prior,and some rates are nonrefundable. If there's a chance the conference or meeting can be canceled at the last minute, you'll want to have a hotel with a fairly lenient cancel policy.
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If you are looking for something with a lot of history, right in the heart of downtown Austin, close to the Texas State Capitol, try the Driskill Hotel, located at 604 Brazos St. 78703. It first opened in 1886 and over the years a lot of historic political events have taken place at the Driskill. For the business traveler, It has been brought into the 21st century with audio-visual and computer capabilities with 18,000 square feet of meeting space and 9 separate meeting rooms.
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Another hotel close to downtown is the Embassy Suites/Downtown-Town Lake located at 300 South Congress Avenue, Austin, 78704. It overlooks Lady Bird Lake, and is just a few blocks from the Capitol. The hotel offers meeting rooms that can accommodate from 300 up to 1000 attendees. They offer wireless access and a business center with fax, printer, copy machine and a/v equipment rental.
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Enjoy Austin.
Another hotel close to downtown is the Embassy Suites/Downtown-Town Lake located at 300 South Congress Avenue, Austin, 78704. It overlooks Lady Bird Lake, and is just a few blocks from the Capitol. The hotel offers meeting rooms that can accommodate from 300 up to 1000 attendees. They offer wireless access and a business center with fax, printer, copy machine and a/v equipment rental.
Enjoy Austin.
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