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1220 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

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(512) 222-5186
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Austin Motel - Austin, TX
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My friend, her sister, and I recently returned to Chicago after a short stay at the Austin Motel. We stayed in the waterfall room, which was comfortable and cozy. The room was cle...

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Rooms in poor condition, beds uncomfortable, disinterested staff. Decor is junk shop not funky - looks like it was decorated by college students on tight budget. Good location for...

Overhyped dump 9/22/2010

Rooms in poor condition, beds uncomfortable, disinterested staff. Decor is junk shop not funky - looks like it was decorated by college students on tight budget. Good location for SoCo access. more
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ok but over-hyped 12/5/2008

the hotel is ok but over-hyped\r its really not that funky or unique\r and the staff is soso\r great location though but i think they are living off of their prior reputation or something\r \r it should either be less expensive or they should take care of it a bit better i.e. paint job inside the rooms,\r get rid of the cheap mexican tourist blankets, get nicer bedding/sheets, better retro lighting,\r get internet capabilities, maybe some retro art or something\r it was just very over-hyped i thouhgt Pros: good location Cons: over-hype on the funkyness more
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kitschy, retro, cool! 1/5/2007

My friend, her sister, and I recently returned to Chicago after a short stay at the Austin Motel. We stayed in the waterfall room, which was comfortable and cozy. The room was clean and had just the bare necessities (which was great because we mainly needed the room for sleeping). The staff was extremely helpful and knowledgable about Austin; they were able to recommend places to see and restaurants at which to eat. We happened to be there for the First Thursday so the area was a bit more happening than usual. It's just too bad we didn't have more time in Austin! Pros: location, helpful staff more
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Loved It! 8/2/2006

Stayed there for the first time on one of my many visits. It was great! Rooms not plush but comfortable. Short walk to what makes Austin...Austin! Great for shopping, eating and just people watching. Had a blast. Don't go there if you expect to be catered too. Go there if you want to have a fun and eclectic stay in Austin. Pros: Fun & Funky Cons: No amenities.....hardly more
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Funky and Fun 3/10/2005

With a great location close to everything, the Austin Motel is far from a boring Holiday Inn. It's great for first-timers to Austin, because it is infused with lots of local charm. Great bars and live music venues are a short walk away. more
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i love this place! but stay home if... 8/20/2004

if you dont know enjoy the artisan scene, or purposefully avoid the ""hippies"" when in austin, stay home or book the super 8, because the Austin motel is not for you. I would live there if i could afford it. The most inexpensive room there is 60 bucks a nite, and since i am a broke college kid just in town for one nite, it worked... but even if i wasnt, i would still come here for the kitchy-ness and atmosphere. you really must appreciate the personality of the city of austin to appreciate the personality of the austin motel. Pros: artsy, funky, clean Cons: , lowtech, simple more
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oh my aching back! 1/3/2004

Great location, great pool, easy to find, helpful staff, but the rooms were not comfortable AT ALL. I think the mattresses are original to the buildings and getting a comfortable temperature in the room was almost impossible. If you can sleep on a cardboard box and feel refreshed in the morning, then you won't have any problems. But if you are over 30 and accustomed to decent back support, you may wanna try a chain. Pros: funky, location, price Cons: crap mattresses, bad window units, tiny shower more
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Pool 5/22/2003

What a Fantastic Pool and surrounding landscape. Hotel is in an easy area to find. Pros: Pool Cons: Few deluxe rooms more
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Great getaway 5/4/2003

If you like chain hotels, Dallas nightlife and meals at Chili's, steer clear of what is one of the hippest examples of what Austin is about. There's no better way to feel the flavor of Austin than by walking down South Congress to check out all the funky furniture and jewelry stores. In the middle of the week, enjoy the SoCo festivals where artisans, musicians, dancers and hip Austinites blow off some steam. The legendary Continental Club is right across the street. Guero's is about a block away and has some of the best Tex-Mex in Austin. Even though I live in Austin, I stayed there one night with a date just as a different thing to do on the weekend. The saltillo-tiled floors and antiqued furnishings gave the place character. The ambiance of South Austin gave it a down-to-earth feel. I can't recommend the Austin Motel highly enough. more
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spare me 12/14/2002

Umm..I believe the category said best vlaue...not most overrated eclectic ripoff.. this place is waaaayyy overpriced... the whole theme thing is way tacky...i wouldnt put my mother-in-law in this place... any naitonal chain kicks ass over this place more
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Know What You're Getting Into 10/13/2002

I recently stayed at the Austin Motel for 4 nights on a business trip. The lima bean-shaped pool was nice, as were the tables and chairs surrounding it. The rooms were definatly old; at first I was a bit disappointed, but I eventually came around. The wall outlets were only 2-pronged and my laptop was 3-pronged so I had to buy an adapter. They don't provide an iron or ironing board in your room, but you can borrow one from the lobby. I brought my own, having called ahead to check. There was no alarm clock in my room so I had to rely on a wake-up call to get me to my meetings on time. That said, I still had a really good time there. The neighborhood was cool, as I jogged the area there were many restaurants and interesting nightclubs. It may just grow on you! Pros: Nice Pool, Nice View, Funky Area Cons: 2-prong wall sockets, No in-room iron, No alarm clock more
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Still dreaming about it . . . 8/14/2002

My boyfriend and I happened upon the Austin Motel on a one day stop over on the way to San Antonio. As soon as we saw the neon sign from the street we knew we had to stay there. The rooms were small, but extremely charming, and the swimming pool looked like something out of an old Hollywood movie. We still talk about it two years later, and even have a photo of it framed in our living room! It is that cool . . .I can't wait to go back. more
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This place rocks! 8/14/2002

I first saw the Austin Motel in a video. It's even cooler in person. Very convenient- you can roll home from the Continental across the street. Definitely not your cookie-cutter Motel 6. This is funky, in a good way. Cool pool too. more
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SERENDIPITY 8/12/2002

My stay at the Austin Motel was a whimsical delight. The staff was clearly proud to be there and the grounds and rooms showed the results of their care. The pool is one of the prettiest and cleanest I have seen...graceful and kidney shaped with lush trees, beautiful plants, and peaceful fountains surrounding it. The rooms are clean and comfortable and unusual. I was very pleased. Pros: good location, good price, free parking more
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SEND YOUR ENEMIES HERE 6/30/2002

I have stayed in many motels over the years, but none as bad as THE AUSTIN MOTEL. I can't even begin to explain the horror and torture my wife and I experienced from the motel and it's owner/staff. OVER-RATED, OVER-PRICED Please take our word for it. The Austin Motel is not worth your time or money. By the way, the staff ""accidentally misquoted"" the price. more
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Better than a spare guest room 5/29/2002

Good friends recently came for a visit. We got them a room at the Austin Motel because our house is too small. They loved it. It was clean, the bed was comfortable, the decor was fun, and the pool felt wonderful, they said. Of course the location can't be beat. Next time we have out-of-town guests we will put them up at the Austin Motel. Eve & Tobin, Austin, TX more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    This hotel gets a lot of its charm from its location in the heart of South Congress. Celebrities, business travelers and regular Joes call it their Austin home away from home....

  • 10/18/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon. - Sun. 24 Hours
  • Payments: Visa, Diner's Club, American Express, Master Card, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Bouldin
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