Location
The hotel is located in downtown Austin, Texas. It is the only hotel situated adjacent to the Austin Convention centre and it is just one block from Austin's famous Sixth Street nightlife and a short stroll to the entertainment, shopping and dining in the Warehouse Entertainment District and 2nd Street District. The hotel's downtown location is also convenient to many attractions such as the Capitol Building, Bob Bullock Texas Historical Museum and the LBJ Presidential Library. The hotel is only 11 km from Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Facilities
The hotel welcomes guests in a 26-storey building with a lift and 801 rooms. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the reception desk. A cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and cash machine are available. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) is provided to guests. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park (for a fee). Other services include room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. The daily newspaper is laid out for guests in the the rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has 800 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex is ideal for exercise and relaxation. A hot tub invites guests to soothe their muscles, and a poolside snack bar will take care of any hungry bellies. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a gym, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a restaurant (with high chairs), a café and a bar. A wide variety of dishes are served at all three main mealtimes. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner as a set menu.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.