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Austin is the capital of Texas, in the south-central part of the state, about 80 miles (130 km) northeast of San Antonio and roughly 200 miles (320 km) west of Houston. It sits on the Colorado River at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, where the flat plains meet rolling limestone hills and spring-fed swimming spots.
Best time to go: Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) have the most pleasant weather. Summers are very hot, often above 35°C (95°F).
Live music: It calls itself the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Sixth Street, Rainey Street and the Red River district have venues most nights, and the Continental Club and Antone’s are long-standing favourites. Festivals such as SXSW (March) and Austin City Limits (October) draw huge crowds.
Food: Texas barbecue is the headline act (brisket at places like Franklin Barbecue, where queues start early), plus Tex-Mex, breakfast tacos and a strong food-truck scene.
Outdoors: Lady Bird Lake for kayaking and paddleboarding, the hike-and-bike trail around it, Barton Springs Pool (a natural spring-fed pool), and easy day trips into the Hill Country for wineries, swimming holes and wildflowers in spring.
Culture and quirks: The State Capitol (taller than the US Capitol), the Bullock Texas State History Museum, the South Congress shopping strip, and the nightly flight of over a million bats from under the Congress Avenue Bridge from roughly March to October.
Choice Hotels International, Inc.,
Our Top 10 Austin Hotels, ranked by distance from the city centre, with the closest hotel listed first.
| Choice Hotels |
| Choice privileges |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78741 TX |
| Econo Lodge Austin South |
| Austin > Austin > 78744 TX |
| Quality Suites Austin South St. Elmo District |
| Austin > Austin > 78744 TX |
| Comfort Suites - South Austin |
| Austin > Austin > 78741 TX |
| Cambria Hotel Austin Airport |
| Austin > Austin > 78741 TX |
| Comfort Suites Austin Airport |
| Austin > Austin > 78752 TX |
| Comfort Inn & Suites Austin North Loop |
| Austin > Austin > 78724 TX |
| Sleep Inn & Suites Austin - Northeast |
| Austin > Austin > 78758 TX |
| Econo Lodge Austin North near The Domain |
| Austin > Austin > 78727 TX |
| Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown near the Domain |
Upon selecting their preferred hotel, guests will be redirected to the designated booking platform to complete their reservation. This platform enables them to earn reward points on eligible bookings and redeem accumulated points towards qualifying stays, subject to the applicable loyalty programme terms and conditions.
Hilton - For the stay,
Our Top 10 Austin Hotels, ranked by distance from the city centre, with the closest hotel listed first.
| Hilton |
| Hilton Honors |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Hilton Austin |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Placemakr Austin Downtown, Apartments by Hilton | NEW |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78704 TX |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Capitol |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University/Capitol |
Upon selecting their preferred hotel, guests will be redirected to the designated booking platform to complete their reservation. This platform enables them to earn reward points on eligible bookings and redeem accumulated points towards qualifying stays, subject to the applicable loyalty programme terms and conditions.
Hyatt Corporation,
Our Top 10 Austin Hotels, ranked by distance from the city centre, with the closest hotel listed first.
| Hyatt |
| World of Hyatt |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| The Driskill, The Unbound Collection |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| tommie Austin |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Thompson Austin |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Hyatt Place Austin Downtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Hyatt House Austin/Downtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78704 TX |
| Hyatt Regency Austin |
| Austin > Austin > 78704 TX |
| Carpenter Hotel, Bunkhouse |
| Austin > Austin > 78704 TX |
| Hotel Magdalena, Bunkhouse |
| Austin > Austin > 78704 TX |
| Hotel Saint Cecilia, Bunkhouse |
Upon selecting their preferred hotel, guests will be redirected to the designated booking platform to complete their reservation. This platform enables them to earn reward points on eligible bookings and redeem accumulated points towards qualifying stays, subject to the applicable loyalty programme terms and conditions.
InterContinental Hotel Group,
Our Top 10 Austin Hotels, ranked by distance from the city centre, with the closest hotel listed first.
| IHG |
| One Rewards |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake |
| Austin > Austin > 78741 TX |
| Holiday Inn Austin Airport |
| Austin > Austin > 78741 TX |
| Candlewood Suites Austin Airport |
| Austin > Austin > 78752 TX |
| Holiday Inn Austin Midtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78741 TX |
| Staybridge Suites Austin Airport |
| Austin > Austin > 78735 TX |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin SW - Sunset Valley |
| Austin > Austin > 78741 TX |
| Atwell Suites Austin Airport |
| Austin > Austin > 78745 TX |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin South |
Upon selecting their preferred hotel, guests will be redirected to the designated booking platform to complete their reservation. This platform enables them to earn reward points on eligible bookings and redeem accumulated points towards qualifying stays, subject to the applicable loyalty programme terms and conditions.
Marriott International, Inc.,
Our Top 10 Austin Hotels, ranked by distance from the city centre, with the closest hotel listed first.
| Marriott |
| Marriott Bonvoy |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Element by Marriott Austin Downtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| citizenM Austin Downtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| The Westin Austin Downtown |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection | Nov 2026 |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| JW Marriott Austin |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| W Austin |
| Austin > Austin > 78701 TX |
| Austin Marriott Downtown |
Upon selecting their preferred hotel, guests will be redirected to the designated booking platform to complete their reservation. This platform enables them to earn reward points on eligible bookings and redeem accumulated points towards qualifying stays, subject to the applicable loyalty programme terms and conditions.
Booking.com,
Our Top 10 Austin Hotels, ranked by distance from the city centre, with the closest hotel listed first.
| Booking.com - a different perspective on accommodation options. |
Upon selecting their preferred hotel, guests will be redirected to the designated booking platform to complete their reservation. This platform enables them to earn reward points on eligible bookings and redeem accumulated points towards qualifying stays, subject to the applicable loyalty programme terms and conditions.
Visas
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Flights
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The liberal and cultural heart of Texas, Austin is a vibrant, modern city with plenty to entertain you. Known as ‘The Live Music Capital of the World’, you’ll find musicians and artists performing at more than 250 music venues across the city. The one thing that binds everyone together here is living the city’s motto – ‘keep Austin weird’.
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Corporate Connect
Consulting
| Consulting |
| Bain & Company, Inc. |
| McKinsey & Company |
Legal
Multi-disciplinary
| Multi-disciplinary services |
| Deloitte Austin - 78701 |
| Deloitte Austin - 78704 |
Why not?
Joining a hotel loyalty programme is free and offers instant benefits, including exclusive member rates, complimentary Wi-Fi, and expedited check-in.
With every eligible stay, members earn points that can be redeemed for free nights, room upgrades, and a variety of travel rewards. As membership status grows, additional benefits may include complimentary breakfast, personalized recognition, and the flexibility of early check-in or late check-out, making every stay more rewarding and enjoyable.
| 1. Choice Hotels |
| Choice privileges |
| 2. Clermont Hotel Group (UK) |
| Affrordable rates |
| 3. Hilton |
| Hilton Honors |
| 4. Hyatt |
| World of Hyatt |
| 5. IHG |
| One Rewards |
| 6. Leonardo |
| Leonardo Advantage Club |
| 7. Marriott |
| Marriott Bonvoy |
| 8. Radisson |
| Radisson Rewards |
| 9. Whitbread (Europe) |
| Affrordable rates |
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Upon selecting their preferred hotel, guests will be redirected to the designated booking platform to complete their reservation. This platform enables them to earn reward points on eligible bookings and redeem accumulated points towards qualifying stays, subject to the applicable loyalty programme terms and conditions.
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Location: Hilton Gardens, South Africa
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Email: Dedicated email coming soon
Contact: +27 79 921 3428
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