Austin Motel vs Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Austin Motel ranks slightly higher than Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake. Austin Motel comes in at 80 with recommendations from 11 reviews like Gayot, Travel + Leisure and BlackBook.
Austin Motel
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1220 S. Congress St., Austin, TX 78704
From $116 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"Long favored by cost-conscious artists and musicians, it's charming and hip without feeling pretentious."
Rough Guide
"Basic rooms in a trendy old motel in the funky South Congress district. A favourite with visiting musicians, it’s across the street from the venerable Continental Club."
Gayot
"Yes, this is a motel, but it has a fun, vibrant sense of style and is a far cry from typical, cheap chain digs."
BlackBook
"This isn’t a motel masquerading as a Turkish steam bath. It’s just got a mad sense of humor to go with its mad South Congress Ave. location."
Fodor's
"What used to be a fading 1938 motor court is now a beloved, quintessentially-Austin motel."
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
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300 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
From $97 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Lonely Planet
"Families are a major focus... The majority of the lodgings are small suites with one or two beds, a pull out couch and a microwave and minifridge. Big enough for your small army."
Star Service
" 8 miles east of the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, this first generation Embassy Suites is a solid pick for midrange travelers looking for added space in the heart of the city."
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The small number of remaining unrenovated units should be avoided, as these are dated and dour.
Gayot
"The convenience and spaciousness of suites draws travelers to this centrally located property."
Travel + Leisure
"The location of this hotel makes it easy for you and the fam to enjoy South Congress Avenue, the Capitol and downtown, Barton Springs Pool and the famous "Bat Bridge.""
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake makes a strong showing amongst Austin’s array of upper-middle-range hotels with its fashionable lobby, spacious rooms, and excellent freebies. "
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