Hotels in Downtown Austin are popular with business and leisure travelers alike, partly because of their locations, and partly because of the relatively high levels of comfort that they provide. When trying to decide where to stay in Downtown Austin, there will be a handful of luxury hotels to choose from, including the landmark Driskill Hotel. Also found Downtown are a number of mid-price accommodations that blend comfort with convenience. While cheap lodging in Downtown Austin is a little harder to find, it is available.

When there is room in the budget for a stay at one of the luxury hotels in Downtown Austin, it is hard to top the Four Seasons Austin (pictured). Perched on the banks of Lady Bird Lake near the Austin Bat Bridge, this upscale 291-unit hotel could hardly offer a better location for those who want to be close to all the great Downtown attractions. Getting bored during a stay simply isn't an option, especially when you also consider the ample facilities. Facility highlights include a sumptuous spa, an impressive health club, a fine business center, and a rental car desk. When amenities are the aim and you're trying to figure out where to stay in Downtown Austin, other upscale hotel that has little trouble keeping guests happy include the Omni Hotel.

In addition to these upscale hotels, travelers that are hoping to enjoy a considerable amount of amenities and services might also keep hotels such as the Hilton Austin and the Doubletree Guest Suites in mind. The Hilton can be found right next to the Convention Center, and it can fill up fast with conventioneers. Also close by is the renowned 6th Street Entertainment District, and back at the hotel, the health club and spa can come in handy when there is down time to fill. Flat-screen TVs add an upscale edge in the well-equipped guest units, and other standard amenity highlights include a mini bar, premium bedding, a clock radio that can accommodate various devices such as MP3 players, an ample work desk, and signature bath products. As is true at some of the other hotels in Downtown Austin, internet access is available for an added fee at the Hilton. Room service is also available, and it can be enjoyed around the clock. Over at the Doubletree Guest Suites Austin, the lodging experience is very similar, which is largely due to the fact that it too is a Hilton brand lodging establishment.

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One of the other top hotels in Downtown Austin is the Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin, which is near the Paramount Theatre and a host of other great attractions. Elegant rooms and suites await guests at the Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown Austin, and the long list of standard amenities includes cable TV, a work desk with a lamp, private voicemail service, a mini bar, a safe for valuables, a robe, and complimentary bath products. Some of the 189 well-outfitted guest units at the Intercontinental Stephen F. come in the form of extra spacious suites, and regardless of which one you choose, the marble bath might have you feeling a little like royalty. Outside of the attractive rooms and suites, guests can take advantage of a host of facilities, including a bistro and saloon, a sleek terrace lounge, and a club-style bar that has managed to become a popular nightlife hangout. When trying to figure out where to stay in Downtown Austin, the Intercontinental shouldn't be overlooked, especially when comfort and amenities are what you have in mind.

While some of these hotels offer a healthy amount of standard rooms that are well priced, anyone interested in cheap lodging in Downtown Austin will likely prefer the Holiday Inn Town Lake or the even cheaper La Quinta Inn Austin Capitol. The Holiday Inn Austin Town Lake offers good rooms at a good price, and the location on the shores of Lady Bird Lake is hard to find fault with. After a full day spent exploring the area and checking out area attractions such as Zilker Park and the Bob Bullock Museum, guests at the Holiday Inn Austin Town Lake can take advantage of all the amenities that the rooms and suites have to offer. These amenities include free high-speed Internet access, cable TV, a cozy chair and ottoman, a mini fridge, and a microwave. On warmer days, hanging out by the rooftop pool might trump sitting in your comfortable room and enjoying the convenient amenities.

When it comes to cheap lodging in Downtown Austin, the La Quinta Inn Austin Capitol might just be the best option. Deluxe rooms and suites are also available for an added fee. Helping to make the agreeable rates even more agreeable is the fact that they include a complimentary breakfast, free internet access, and free local calls. Some of the rooms feature microwaves, while all of them have coffee makers and hair dryers. Other standard amenities that help to make this cheap lodging in Downtown Austin so attractive include voicemail services, cable TV, and air conditioning, while the facilities include a fitness room, an outdoor pool, and meeting facilities.