Austin Motel
(512) 441-1157
1220 S Congress Ave
Austin,
TX
78704
30.252
-97.749
Neighborhood: Bouldin
Reviews & Ratings for Austin Motel
19 reviews
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Loved It!
by estherfay1
August 03, 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
ok but over-hyped
by robertnewell
December 05, 2008
the hotel is ok but over-hyped
its really not that funky or unique
and the staff is soso
great location though but i think they are living off of their prior reputation or something
it should either be less expensive or they should take care of it a bit better i.e. paint job inside the rooms,
get rid of the cheap mexican tourist blankets, get nicer bedding/sheets, better retro lighting,
get internet capabilities, maybe some retro art or something
it was just very over-hyped i thouhgt
- Pros: good location
- Cons: over-hype on the funkyness
kitschy, retro, cool!
by ilovechicago
January 06, 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
Rest your head in the hippest, funkiest hotel in downtown's South Congress district.
by Contributor
October 18, 2006
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. Folk-art aficionados consider it a museum--where you can stay the night. Built in 1938, this funky motel has been an active participant in the city's history, emerging as an Austin landmark and a hip, affordable place to stay the night.
The Details
The building houses 41 rooms, each decorated according to a different theme. From French Provincial to Chinese lanterns and bamboo to hot Mexican decor with Saltillo tile, each comfortable room takes you to a surreal new world. The lima bean-shaped pool is a cool '50s throwback. The place is decidedly low-tech though, so items like alarm clocks and Internet access won't be found.
Quaint by mike h. at InsiderPages
Contributor
June 17, 2006
This is a nice little motel to stay at if you are looking for a value place. It is quaint and runs in unison with the uniqueness of Austin, Texas. The staff is courteous and the rooms very clean. I got a very good nights sleep cause there wasn't alot of outside noise. Thecable t.v. got very good reception and the wake up call came right on time. I stay in alot of motels and hotels in my line of work and when in Austin this is a place I stay in on a regular basis.
Looking for a change to a regular motel? by Miranda M. at InsiderPages
Contributor
November 05, 2005
The Austin motel is located in downtown Austin on Congress. This motel is a big change from the large chain motels. It is unique and personable. They offer a variety of rooms that have themes painted on the walls. The place is quite, cozy, and in an excellent location. The staff is very friendly. The rooms were clean and spacious.
neat getaway by Jennifer C. at InsiderPages
Contributor
October 27, 2005
Neat little hotel in SoCo. Close to great places to eat and shop. Every room is different and you can view them all on the website before making a choice. Really cool. The staff is very friendly. If you go in the summer they have a good pool area - complete with a kidney shaped pool and lounge chairs. This is such a fun place. I plan on going back soon. While you are there, make sure to stop in for a bite to eat down the road at Guero's - it is withing walking distance.
Funky and Fun
by josh
March 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.
i love this place! but stay home if...
by crystalcrys25
August 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
oh my aching back!
by juliecaldwell
January 04, 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
