Nice, with drawbacks
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/22/07
I found the location fine and the staff especially helpful, polite and kind. My room was comfortable.
My problem with this property is that it is a LARGE hotel, meaning lots of conventions, big parties and crowds.
When I stayed, (4 days in mid-October),there was a huge costume party, a realtors convention and a prom - which went on until after midnight with high school kids running around the property.
If you want quiet or romance, this may not be the place for you, especially on the weekends.
The young man who brought our room service was surprised when we told him we were tourists - "We don't get many casual visitors here. Mostly business people" he said.
That said, access to city and the S. Congress area is good. Lake view rooms have a beautiful view of the lake and Austin skyline.
Restaurants and lounges are good, though a bit pricey and service could be better.
Room service was very, very good however.
Oh, and if you are a runner, the jogging trail is fine. If you want to take a nice quiet walk, avoid the path on Saturday mornings when rabid packs of runners will literally run you off the path.
