Austin Hotels
May 9th, 2011, 07:51 AM
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Austin Hotels
We're thinking of moving to Austin from San Francisco and are headed there on a scouting trip over 4th of July weekend. Can anyone recommend a hotel in a prime & central location? Looking for something that will give us a quintessential Austin experience.
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May 9th, 2011, 07:59 AM
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I was just in Austin a few weeks ago and stayed at the Embassy Suites on South Congress. The funky shops, restaurants and food trailers of South Congress were just a few blocks away, Zilker Park wasn't too far, I had a great view of downtown from my room, plus they have a free shuttle to take you anywhere within a two-mile radius. The hotel is probably due for some interior upgrades, but it was quiet and comfortable, staff was very nice and helpful, it was clean, etc.
May 9th, 2011, 08:20 AM
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I'd stay here -
http://www.bartoncreek.com/accommodations.aspx
http://www.bartoncreek.com/accommodations.aspx
May 9th, 2011, 08:26 AM
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Hit send too soon. Embassy and Hotel San Jose are literally a few blocks from each other. The pro with Embassy is that it's near the Congress Bridge, so you can walk across to downtown, see the bats, etc. San Jose is about 3 blocks south, and while a bit of a longer walk, its right there among shops, restaurants, clubs.
May 9th, 2011, 08:44 AM
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Different strokes for different folks. Just offering another option for the OP thinking about moving to Austin. I do agree that it is not central or within walking distance of shops, restaurant, clubs. But it's an option for a scouting trip and many who relocate from high $/ expensive locales often choose Barton Creek and similar areas to relocate when moving to Austin. I know that the executives of companies I work with do.
May 14th, 2011, 01:51 PM
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Austin - ideally, we're looking for an established neighborhood, with older homes or at least not cookie-cutter, family friendly and that has great schools. My husband has always lived in a big city so we're trying to avoid anything too suburban if possible. Would love any tips you might have!
May 14th, 2011, 07:23 PM
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Alot will depend on your budget. The established, older neighborhoods with great schools are pricey to live in. Barton Hills, Travis Heights, are cool places, great schools. A 3/2 will start at about $400K. Tarrytown, Brykerwoods and Clarksville are amazing. Probably even more to start there.
Here is a map.
http://www.prideoftexas.net/property...ighborhood.htm
Here is a map.
http://www.prideoftexas.net/property...ighborhood.htm
May 15th, 2011, 06:58 AM
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You need to include Rosedale on your list of neighborhoods to check out. Older homes, very family friendly, and walkable to Central Market, restaurants, stores, etc.
This neighborhood borders 38th Street to the South, Shoal Creek to the West, Hancock Street to the North, and Burnet Road to the East. It's really the perfect location as it's central to everything.
This neighborhood borders 38th Street to the South, Shoal Creek to the West, Hancock Street to the North, and Burnet Road to the East. It's really the perfect location as it's central to everything.
