AUSTIN MOTEL | Airport hotel in Austin | From 237$/Night

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Hotel overview and key features

1220 S Congress Ave, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704

The historic Austin Motel sits just south of the Colorado River and Downtown, within walking distance to the famous bat bridge. Located in South Austin, an expansive district of leafy residential suburbs and green spaces like the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, this 3-star hotel is 10 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Nearby attractions include SoCo District (0.5 miles), South Congress Avenue (0.5 miles), and Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park (0.5 miles).

Comfortable Accommodations

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, heating, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. A flat-screen TV, desk with chair, and refrigerator are included. Some rooms feature a pool view.

Dining & Drinks

A courtyard features a walk-up bar serving shareable bites, beers, and cocktails. Joann's Fine Foods, located nearby, offers Tex-Mex cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The drink menu includes daily juices with optional boozy add-ins.

Poolside Relaxation

Guests can make a splash in indoor or outdoor swimming pools, open until 10 PM. The pool bar serves poolside cocktails, with chairs and tables available first come, first served. The motel is surrounded by some of the city's most interesting dining, nightlife, and shopping.

Business & Events

Embassy BusinessLink(TM) Business Centers provide 24/7 access to WiFi, printing, and faxing. Meeting and conference spaces offer flexibility for business events. Private events and pool parties can be hosted on the pool deck or outdoor courtyard.

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Choose from family rooms, suites, flexible cancellation & more

Small Double Room

Max:

2 persons

165 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

195 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds

Max:

4 persons

295 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Air conditioning

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

Austin 1.1 mi

Airports

Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 10.4 mi

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional (GRK) 70.8 mi

Train

Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train 1.4 mi

Train400 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Express check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Electric vehicle charging station

Services

Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Garden area
Pool with view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location info

1220 S Congress Ave, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704

Map view

1220 S Congress Ave, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704

City landmarks

Public Building

State Capitol vista

1.6 mi

Bridge

Congress Avenue Bridge

4700 ft

Convention Centre

Austin Convention Center

1.2 mi

Landmark

The Driskill

1.3 mi

Landmark

South Congress Avenue

2600 ft

Museum

Bullock Texas State History Museum

2.0 mi

Landmark

Greetings From Austin Mural

3600 ft

Landmark

Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue

4800 ft

Park

Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

3700 ft

Landmark

Zilker Metropolitan Park

1.8 mi

Museum

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

1.3 mi

Landmark

Town Lake

1.2 mi

Landmark

6th Street

1.3 mi

Museum

French Legation Museum

1.5 mi

Landmark

Willie Nelson Statue

4900 ft

Landmark

Barton Springs Pool

1.5 mi

Garden

Zilker Botanical Garden

1.8 mi

Park

Disch Field

1.0 mi

Bridge

South Lamar Boulevard

1.1 mi

Landmark

O Henry Museum

1.3 mi

Museum

Museum of the Weird

1.4 mi

Park

Barton Springs Municipal Pool

1.6 mi

Landmark

Wild About Music

1.2 mi

Park

Little Stacy Neighborhood Park

2300 ft

Nearby

1300 S Congress Ave

I Love You So Much Mural

400 ft

1600 S Congress Ave

SoCo District

1600 ft

1101 S Congress Ave

Sfanthor House of Wax

600 ft

1510 S Congress Ave

Yard Dog

1300 ft

Store

STAG Provisions For Men

1300 ft

1603 South Congress Avenue

Sunroom

1700 ft

Restaurants

Burro Cheese Kitchen

600 ft

1221 S Congress Ave

Jo's Coffee

500 ft

1300 South Congress Avenue

Home Slice Pizza

1200 ft

1415 South Congress Avenue

Ms. P's Electric Cock Chicken

500 ft

1101 S Congress Ave

Tom's

900 ft

1401 S Congress Ave Inside Tom's Shoes

Hey Cupcake

1300 ft

1511 South Congress Avenue

Torchy's Tacos

3100 ft

1311 South 1st Street

Manana

1800 ft

1603 S Congress Ave South Congress Hotel

Freebirds World Burrito

2100 ft

515 South Congress Avenue

Holy Cacao

3100 ft

1311 S 1st St

ThunderCloud Subs

2800 ft

201 East Riverside Drive

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions

Jack

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.2/10

The hotel offers a mix of positives and negatives. While the rooms are more basic than advertised and starting to show wear without the charm of faded grandeur, the service is delightful, with quick and helpful staff. The location is a highlight, right in the heart of South Congress with plenty of dining and shopping options, though the room rates are on the higher side for the experience.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, though sparse and somewhat care-worn, were satisfactory. Could benefit from a touch of warmth like an area rug.

Service

9.0

The staff was very cute and friendly, making our stay enjoyable. Quick to assist with our requests.

Location

10.0

The location couldn't be better, right in the middle of South Congress with all the attractions within walking distance. A vibrant and fun area to stay.

Dining

8.0

Tasted fantastic dishes during lunch at Joann's. Organic products were a highlight.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate, though nothing extraordinary was noted. Good but not outstanding.

Hugh

United States, February 2024

7.6/10

Staying at this hotel was quite a mixed experience. The room was comfortable and quiet, but the lack of decoration was a downside. The service was helpful but not consistently excellent. The location was great with easy access to key attractions. The dining was enjoyable, with delicious options available. Overall, a decent stay with a few areas that could be improved.

Rooms

7.0

The room was comfy and pretty quiet, although it was pretty bare without much decoration.

Service

7.0

The service was helpful and generally good, but some improvements could be made for consistency.

Location

9.0

The location was fabulous, close to key spots in the area and within walking distance of favorite destinations.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was fantastic, especially at Joann's for lunch.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate, but improvements could be made to enhance the overall experience.

Richard

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.0/10

I stayed at the hotel in an iconic americana motel, which had a mixed experience. The location was ideal, surrounded by cool cafes, restaurants, and shops on South Congress Ave, making it convenient to explore the area. The service was excellent and accommodating, and the dining options were fantastic. However, my room, located on the lower level and facing the courtyard, wasn't as clean as expected, and it had a sloped floor. The value for money was reasonable.

Rooms

6.0

My room on the lower level facing the courtyard wasn't particularly clean and had a sloped floor.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent and accommodating, with very friendly staff.

Location

8.0

The location is perfect with numerous restaurants and shops nearby in the BEST neighborhood in Austin.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience at Joann's was fantastic, and the food was delicious.

Facilities

8.0

I enjoyed the various amenities offered by the iconic american. The motel has a lot to offer in terms of facilities.

Shawn

United States, October 2023

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positive and negative aspects. It's located in a vibrant area with many cafes and shops, but the noise from the busy street and construction was quite bothersome. The rooms, although not very spacious and starting to show signs of wear, were clean, and the service was top-notch. The dining experience was fantastic, but the facilities were a bit lacking.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although a bit care-worn, were clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent and accommodating.

Location

6.0

The hotel is right in the heart of South Congress, offering convenient access to cafes and shops but can be noisy due to the nearby street traffic and construction.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience at Joann's was fantastic, with delicious options for lunch.

Facilities

The facilities were a bit lacking compared to other aspects of the stay.

Walt

United States, September 2023

8.2/10

The hotel's location is fantastic, right in the heart of South Congress with convenient access to local hotspots. However, the rooms were a bit noisy and appeared more basic than expected. The service was excellent, and there were plenty of food options nearby. The dining experience was fantastic, particularly at Joann's. Overall, the hotel offers a great value for accommodation in the bustling SoCo area.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were small, dark, and very basic, lacking the chic charm I anticipated. Some noise from rooms above was a drawback.

Service

9.0

The service was incredibly kind and helpful, with excellent staff and enjoyable pool area.

Location

10.0

The location can't be beat for exploring South Congress, with easy access to all the hotspots in the area.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was delicious, especially at Joann's, offering a fantastic meal. Numerous food options available within a short walk.