Fodor's Expert Review Habitat Suites

500 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Austin, Texas, 78752, USA

Native plants and old-growth trees surround this environmentally friendly lodging that feels more like an apartment complex than a budget hotel. A member of the Green Hotels Association, it's won a number of awards for sustainability. The outdoor pool, surrounded by landscaped greenery, is sanitized with a bleach-free salt generator, solar panels are affixed to the roof, and the breakfast buffet features organic, macrobiotic selections. Suites are roomy one-bedroom apartments with full kitchens; most have fireplaces.

PROS

  • free breakfast and evening cocktail receptions
  • peaceful location
  • eco-friendly ethos

CONS

  • low-quality furniture
  • outdated interiors and appliances
  • not a pedestrian-friendly location

QUICK FACTS

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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 512-467–6000

HOTEL DETAILS

96 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast