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Austin MotelvsLa Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Austin Motel ranks significantly higher than La Quinta Inn Austin Capitol. Austin Motel comes in at 77 with approval from 9 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and concierge.com.
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." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Austin Motel's retro sign is a local icon." Full review
Not For Tourists "Funky hotel with theme rooms. Nice staff, cool location."
Afar Magazine " The 41 guest rooms are a retro mash-up of red vinyl tufted beds, silk-screened music posters, and kitschy lip-shaped rotary phones." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Hip hotelier Liz Lambert redesigned an Austin icon into exactly the kind of no-frills spot all the cool kids love." Full review
Frommer's "A convenient (but not quiet) location in the heart of SoCo and great rates make this place very popular." Full review
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown Frommer's
Lonely Planet Gayot
300 E 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $53/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Frommer's "Practically on the grounds of the state capitol, this is a great bargain for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Lonely Planet "The downtown location is not the most serene, but you can’t get any closer to the handsome state capitol building (you practically share a lawn)." Full review
Gayot "This La Quinta is located right in the heart of Austin's business district."
