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Austin Area Lodging Options

Austin has a hotel, motel, cabin or bed and breakfast to fit every budget and need.

Austin Hotels

Austin is a unique city. As the capital city of Texas, as well as home to the University of Texas, Austin has plenty of 'business travlers.' However, since it is nestled on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, it also has plenty of tourism as well. Luckily, Austin has a hotel, motel, cabin or bed and breakfast to fit every budget, style and need.

Top 10 Green Hotels in Austin

In Austin, being green is a way of life for many people, and the hotels are also becoming more eco-friendly. Find out about the greenest of the green hotels in Austin.

Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Austin's Barton Creek Resort & Spa offers luxurious accommodations, a full service spa, golf course, fine dining and more.

Lake Austin Spa Resort

Located on the shores of Lake Austin, just 25 minutes from downtown, Lake Austin Spa and Resort offers guests upscale accommodations and a long list of amenities.

Austin Crowne Plaza Hotel and Executive Meeting Center

The Austin Crowne Plaza Hotel is an ideal accommodation option for both vacationing families and business travelers. This upscale Austin hotel is conveniently located near the Convention Center, Sixth Street, the State Capitol and many other Austin area attractions.

Omni Austin Downtown

Located right in the heart of Austin's entertainment district, the Omni is conveniently situated next to the Convention Center and a short walk...

Holiday Inn Austin Town Lake

Austin's Holiday Inn Town Lake is conveniently located close to all of Austin's major attractions and on the shores of Town Lake - offering visitors scenic views and quick access to lakeside dining, as well as jogging and biking trails.

Horseshoe Bay Resort

Located on the shores of Lake LBJ near Marble Falls, a short drive from Austin, Horseshoe Bay Resort offers a wide variety of amenities, including a first class golf course, a spa, fitness center, marina and more.

The Driskell Hotel - Austin

Conveniently located near the State Capitol, the Driskill has been providing elegant accommodations for Austin area visitors since 1886.

Mansion at Judges' Hill

The Mansion at Judge's Hill offers elegant accommodations in a historic setting, as well as find dining for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

Hyatt Regency Austin

Located on Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake), the Hyatt Regency offers elegant accommodations and easy access to Austin's most popular attractions.

Wyndham Garden

Among green hotels in Austin, the Wyndham Garden is one of the greenest. Located about three miles south of downtown Austin, the smoke-free hotel conserves water and electricity without compromising guest comfort.

Habitat Suites

One of Austin's greenest hotels, Habitat Suites is as comfortable as it is eco-friendly. Shoppers will appreciate its proximity to Highland Mall, and the hotel is just a short drive from the University of Texas.

Kimber Modern

With clean lines accented by eye-popping decor, Kimber Modern is both elegant and eco-friendly. Located in the heart of the South Congress (SoCo) entertainment district, the boutique hotel is an excellent jumping-off point for south Austin fun.

DoubleTree by Hilton Austin

The DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, located about five miles northeast of the University of Texas, is a good choice for business or pleasure travel. Plus, the hotel is eco-friendly, with robust recycling and water conservation programs.

W Austin

The W Austin is LEED Silver Certified, which means the hotel was constructed with environmentally friendly building materials and designs. Also, it's right next door to the TV studio where the 'Austin City Limits' show is taped.

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines

Though it's only 25 miles from Austin, the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines feels like an exotic escape to a peaceful forest. The sprawling, 405-acre resort offers everything from hiking and kayaking to pedicures and fine dining. Plus, the hotel is eco-friendly.

Travaasa Austin

An eco-friendly escape next door to the Balcones Canyonland Preserve, Travaasa Austin appeals to health nuts and nature nerds. You can hike through the woods, take a yoga class or simply sip organic wine and watch the sunset over the Texas hill country.

Aloft Austin at The Domain

Ultra-modern and eco-friendly, Aloft Austin is located in one of the area's premier shopping destinations: The Domain. The rooms are luxurious, and the pool is a great place to splash after a long day of shopping.

Hotel San Jose

When movie stars are in Austin shooting a flick, they often stay at Hotel San Jose on South Congress. It's cool, convenient and eco-friendly to boot.

The Radisson - Austin

Sitting on the shores of Town Lake, Austin's Radisson Hotel offers visitors upscale accommodations with a scenic view.

Horseshoe Bay Resort

Located on the shores of Lake LBJ near Marble Falls, a short drive from Austin, Horseshoe Bay Resort offers a wide variety of ammenities, including a first class golf course, a spa, fitness center, marina and more.

Lakeway Inn Resort and Spa

Located on the shores of Lake Travis, just outside of Austin, the Lakeway Resort and Spa offers wonderful accommodations, as well as a wide assortment of ammenities, such as a marina, spa, golf course, tennis court and more.

La Quinta Austin Capitol

The La Quinta Austin Capitol offers affordable, family-friendly accommadations in downtown Austin, within close proximity to Capitol City's most popular tourist attractions.

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