Austin Motel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
2 bars/lounges
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1220 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78704
  • South Congress Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sixth Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Full

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Poolside King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Austin

With a stay at Austin Motel, you'll be centrally located in Austin, steps from South Congress Avenue and 13 minutes by foot from Lady Bird Lake. .This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Austin Convention Center and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Sixth Street.

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Moody Theater - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sixth Street - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rainey Street - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 9 min drive
  • Austin Station - 12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Two Hands - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Guero's Taco Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Perla's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Austin Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from South Congress Avenue
Austin Motel offers 41 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones with free local calls, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Joann's Fine Foods serving guests of Austin Motel. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Joann's Fine Foods - Onsite diner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Poolside Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Joann's Fine Foods
  • Poolside Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Austin Hotel
Austin Motel Motel
Austin Motel Austin
Austin Motel Motel Austin

Austin Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 696 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 696 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 696 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 696 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 696 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holidaze
My family came in for a concert two days before thanksgiving. Room was great as per usual, and congress was a little busier than the norm. We had an amazing stay. Motel staff are always friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, extremely walkable to plenty of shapes, restaurants and bars. The room was clean, simple and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely stay. Great location, staff and chill vibes. Super walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Austin Motel is a great place to stay! Everything is close by and downtown is not far either. The staff are great! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Austin Motel is a cool little retro spot on South Congress - super walkable and cool staff. It's showing its age a bit, but for the price and area it was a fair deal. Free parking and easily walkable to shops and restaurants. Despite a few modern upgrades, it literally is a motel - outdoor staircases, courtyard pool and all. If you're into that vibe, this is a pretty clean and functional example of how to reboot an old motel (but definitely not as done up as an Ace Hotel). Cute gift shop in the lobby selling art and merch from local artists and fun classic café and bar on street level.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lothar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cute but overpriced
Cute motel with a long history. But it’s just that - a motel. And if you’re not in one of the rooms close to the pool, you feel like you‘re in a very mediocre motel. The rooms are nicely decorated but the wear and tear of a place that has been around since the 1930‘s is pretty visible. The rooms are definitely overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For as famous as this motel is…
We had an east facing window. Blinds with no curtain, so I was awake at 6am. Honestly was up all night from the street lights coming in the window also. Then I got a parking ticket even though I registered my car. The front desk said they would take care of it, which was very nice. Not sure how to confirm that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz & Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s in a great location. Friendly staff. Clean. Fun vibe. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charl

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
It was awesome .. close to everything. Staff super friendly and helpful. Love the old vide of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic for a cool stay over for a concert!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great ACL weekend stay
Great location, pretty close to Zilker park, we were able to walk to ACL every day without any issues. Friendly staff and ample parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been coming to Austin for work/pleasure for years but have never stayed here before. I decided to take a chance and was rewarded with a fun, comfortable stay in the absolute middle of Congress Ave and all it has to offer! The staff were so attentive and welcoming and the FREE parking right outside my door was incredible! Loved the full mini-fridge and the lovely patio and pool area to hang out in! Safe, comfortable and so much retro fun!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best kept secret on South Congress. Free parking. Yes, please. Walking distance to all the great things SoCo offers, yes, please. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Scranton

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice time when we stay here. Rooms & property are clean. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024