Habitat Suites

My husband and I stayed here in our last trip to Austin and had a great experience here. The room was super clean. The bed was comfortable and the pillows were super fluffy and nice. I appreciate that they try to minimize unnecessary waste wherever possible. There aren't tiny plastic bottles of hygiene items all over the bathroom. Instead they had little hand soap style pumps for the shampoo and conditioner. I loved that. I hate those little bottles. The grounds have lots of plants growing. It helps to make your room feel a lo t more private than a normal hotel. Everyone was really nice. They have quiet hours. I appreciated this. We didn't have an opportunity to try the breakfast but I did hear it was good. We will definitely be staying here next time we come to Austin.

I really enjoyed my stay. Very unexpected satisfaction. The room was clean and very spacious. The room comes equipped with dishes(plates/cups) and eating utensils.(I brought pots) Theres a full stove and fridge which came in handy for sure! Breakfast was pretty good as well. Had to asked for it to be warmed up but no biggie. I'm honestly not one for sleeping in beds provided by facilities like this. I'm really weird about that but for some reason it came really easy for me. The sheets were clean the beds were really comfortable. I really really enjoyed my stay there definitely looking forward to coming back for my sister-in-law's B-day this month🥰

1st time to stay after referred to by a co-worker. Very nice hotel, very clean, friendly staff. Breakfast is very good and fresh. The rooms were nice. Glad to see the kitchen was actually furnished with dishes and towels! Actually felt more like a home for the week. There was actually a live plant in the living room! Will be staying again on next business trip.

We were very comfortable here. The beds were very comfortable. The room was very spacious and all of the accommodations were there. The staff is so nice and accommodating as well. Loved the natural surroundings. I even picked some blackberries fresh and put them in my oatmeal. I've never had an experience where I could pick my food fresh at a hotel before. Loved the experience. Thank you! We will stay here again the next time we go to Austin.

Very helpful and nice front desk. The pool is smaller but very nice spot to sit around and relax at. Our suite is great with full kitchen and very clean and comfortable bed. The building isn't brand new, it shows a couple signs of repairs that were done but you can see they treat it with care. The herb spirals are very cool. Very happy with this spot.

We stayed at Habitat Suites April 5-7 and absolutely loved it. 3 of us on an all girls trip in a 2 bed 2 bath suite is 100% ideal. We had plenty of space for getting ready, which is very helpful. The beds were so comfortable and cozy. The FREE breakfast was wonderful. You can place your order of a few select things or enjoy a wonderful verity of other breakfast foods. The staff was very friendly, helpful and fast. One of us left an expensive memory foam pillow and the hotel shipped it back on their dime. That does not happen in large chain hotels. The weather in Austin was just awful while we were there, extremely heavy rains and flooding were keeping us in and we were more than happy to stay. The only thing I would improve upon is the kitchen decor, maybe bring it out of the late 80/early 90's to make it more modern. Staying outside of the hustle an bustle of Austin was lovely. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

An amazing place. Beautifully landscaped with ornamental and edible plants, trees and herbs which visitors are encouraged to use. The most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. The breakfasts were tasty and well sized. The facility prides itself for its sustainability with solar panels, recycling everything possible, composting leftover breakfast food, low-flush toilets etc. The staff are friendly and helpful. A truly impressive facility.

Such a peaceful hotel! The location and motel style rooms was a bit off putting when we pulled in but were soon reminded of why we booked with them. The rooms are spacious and clean, a little dated but excellent for the price! Breakfast was delicious with fresh cooked options, whole and sliced fruit, local greek yogurt and other delicious options. The staff was friendly and responsive. A guest dropped a plate at breakfast and an employee hustled from the back to check on it. There was no awkward pause, just a fast response and friendly clean up. The salt water pool appeared clean but it was too cold for me to actually go on. An absolutely lovely hotel and I'm glad we chose them instead of a chain!

This was a great business, but this place was converted to apartments in 2021. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/peg-companies-begins-converting-habitat-suites-hotel-in-austin-into-quality-class-b-apartments-301228728.html

I am a big fan of the Habitat Suites! This was our second stay here. As it turned out, we got the exact same room, and I'm totally fine with that. Why should you stay here? If you have a family, this is your place. For the same price that you would pay (okay, less) for a hotel elsewhere in Austin, you can bunk everyone. We stay in the king suite, meaning adults get a separate bedroom and children get the pull-out couch in the living room. Other configurations are available that are suitable for larger families or groups. There is no elevator, so be prepared to carry luggage upstairs. The room has a full kitchen, so you're not forced to eat out every night. Breakfast is included, and we're not talking waffles and cereal. The breakfast menu changes daily (choose from three selections), but you can also ask for whatever you like. The first day I had a bowl with steamed broccoli, potatoes, eggs, spinach and cheese. Yum! The next day I had eggs, tomato and spinach over wheat toast. Oatmeal is available, as are biscuits and gravy, bagels, and the rest of the regular lineup. Locally sourced greek yogurt and honeys are available as well. Fresh fruit is offered daily. On Day 2 that meant papaya. Yummy! Each evening offers free beer and wine with snacks, featuring their homemade salsa. My plans in Austin meant I never made it to this, which I consider a failure on my part. The grounds are beautiful, and feature fruit trees and herbs. A guide to what grows where is available in the lobby. Why should you not stay here? You want the five-star experience with bright shiny new everything (there's some peeling wallpaper in places, but everything is clean and well-maintained). You want to party loudly until all hours of the morning. Habitat keeps quiet hours from 9 pm to 8 am. I tend to stay out most of the day and return to sleep, so this place is right at my speed. It's hard for me to think of reasons you wouldn't want to stay here, but I understand that it's not everyone's cup of tea. I did have enough time this visit for some hanging out at the pool, and that was delightful. Habitat Suites are located across from a branch of Austin Community College. This area is undergoing revitalization, which is helpful for the Habitat Suites, I think. On our previous visit, the neighborhood looked a little sketchy. I didn't get that feeling with this visit. This is a fun gem in Austin ~ beautiful grounds, a great deal, and a restful, clean environment.

This place was definitely apartments before they became a hotel/motel. Not that that's a bad thing but the layout of everything says it was an apartment before. Arriving it may be kind of confusing. It's located all the way in the back. When ever we got an Uber/Lyft they had a slight issue finding the place. They have free breakfast, midday snacks, and WiFi. I believe there's a pool also but we didn't get the chance to look around considering our trip was short. We got a two bedroom room that had an upstairs room and one downstairs. It was very nice for the price point. Everything was kind of old but still was not disgusting. Housekeeping came and delivered extra towels, we didn't even call them. Not too far from local tourist spots.

This was a great spot for my recent 4-night stay. It's quiet, comfy, and roomy. It's essentially set up like an apartment with a separate living room, kitchen, and bedroom with bathroom. It was convenient to have the kitchen to store snacks and drinks during the day. Other pros: - Friendly front desk service - Hospitality hour (which was 2 hours) with snacks and a card for three free drinks (wine or beer! - Free continental breakfast, which I didn't have a chance to partake in because my conference started so early every day - Quiet and a peaceful location - Easy to get an Uber or Lyft and depending on traffic, doesn't take long to get downtown or to the airport The only con I would say is it's not necessarily walkable to other restaurants or anything. However, it turned it to be less expensive for me to stay further away and take a rideshare than to stay downtown where my conference was. The rooms are older, too, but they do a great job on keeping things clean and up-to-date as possible. For the price, amenities, and convenience, I was more than happy with my stay.

I can only give 5 starts. For the price you pay (99$ a night) I don't think you can find anything better, more welcoming and nicer than Habitat. I'd categorize this "hotel" in "high-end motel", even though you won't be able to park your car right in front of your room. Habitat site it lovely. Eco friendly, lot of fruit trees, vegetation, old brick houses... They offer complimentary happy hours: few snacks, free beers, wine and soft drinks every day form 5 to 7. Breakfast is also complimentary (as well as the parking by the way! contrary to many expensive hotels located around). Breakfast features organic tea, local Greek yogurt, porridge fruits, nice biscuit and gravy. The best of all is the food stall were you can order savory dishes and where a cook will pretty much accommodate whatever you want, from healthy bowls through omelettes, sandwiches, tacos. Breakfast food was Great. The room: huge. it's a suite. you'll get 2 rooms: 1 living/equipped kitchen and 1 large bedroom, walk in closet, bathroom. King size bed. Everything was clean, bed was firm, room was nice even if few fixtures (especially bathroom)w as a bit on the old side). Each room as a lovely patio with a bench. Ideal to seat and peace off after a long day of work. The best part is the "quite rule" were you are absolutely not supposed to make any nose form 10pm till 6am. I did appreciate that. not a noise a night (hotel was full), had a smooth reposing sleep. The staff is *very* friendly, nice, efficient. Highly recommended especially if you are into nature oriented lifestyle.

Stayed here one night because the amenities are great for the relative bargain price of $109.00. Austin is pretty expensive, unless you look and luck out, it's an avg of $275 This place is by a defunct mall about 6 or 7 miles from the Downtown area, and if you have a car, good place to get, with or without friends... comfortable enough but nothing amazing. Vibe... is like a motel and a 2 star chain hotel had a kid, and made it dress up a little. The rooms, decor and appliances are dated, but serviceable. They try hard here... kind of endearing and sweet... There are some cheap places nearby, I drove past them... but the extra $49, is okay... shudder. #blacklightGross #bedbugNightmares am I right? Breakfast is over at 9am on weekdays... barely made it. Met an adorable Millennial couple from Mexico. Made plans to check.out a Quiet Clubbing Event. Socializing easy here.

I am perplexed by some of the negative reviews here. My experience (four nights) at Habitat Suites was nothing but positive. Helpful, easy, friendly check-in, free happy hour every night. The most amazing free breakfast-truly 4 star food, all organic and very fresh, made to order and brought to your table. Fresh fruit bar, yougurt, whole wheat groats, breakfast tacos, and a choice of entrees. I had a vegetable bowl with fried egg on top one day, and sautéed spinach, cheese and egg on toast another. The food is vegetarian but you won't miss the meat. High quality coffee. Although the week day breakfast ends at 9, I saw customers still being served at 9:30, and they didn't rush you out of the dining room. There's a pleasant small pool, and attractive grounds to walk on. Plenty of parking. The room was large, clean, and had a comfy king bed. Two TVs. Kitchen with stove and frig. The furniture and decor was a little dull, but I really don't care. Front desk called a cab for me when needed. The staff was very pleasant and efficient, especially in the dining room. I highly recommend Habitat Suites and will return when I come back to Austin.

I really liked staying at this property, which feels more like staying at an apartment than a hotel. The suites are not without their issues...we had to move halfway through our stay, as the HVAC failed in our first location. The front desk handled it well and got us set up in a larger, 2 bedroom 2 bath suite for the remainder of our visit. The toilet in one of the bathrooms in our new digs didn't flush, but we didn't need the second bathroom anyway, so no real problem there. The property is obviously a bit in need of some updates, and there is no fitness center, but the great things about this place offset some of these issues for me. On to those. As I mentioned, the property has an apartment complex feel to it, and is nicely landscaped with lots of trees, bushes and flowers everywhere. It's lovely, and has a wonderful homey feel. Breakfast is included with the stay, and it's obvious to me that these people care. Many of the items on the buffet are organic, and they're being very conscientious about their food choices. I truly appreciate this, as I spend a lot of time on the road and try to eat healthy when I travel. Even the coffee in our room was organic. They also have a manager's reception every night with complementary wine, beer and healthy snacks. Such a nice touch, which went a long way toward increasing the home-like feel of the hotel. The staff was unfailingly polite, helpful and friendly. The dish soap and shampoo in the rooms were clearly eco friendly brands...another fact that made me really happy. It even seemed that the people who stay here were friendlier...perhaps this property attracts like minded folks who share the values of the owners. If you're looking for a swanky hotel with high end finishes and fancy amenities, then this place is probably not for you. While the suites are not exactly bare bones, they won't appeal to those of you who want the very latest in design. Everything was a bit broken in here, but in a comfortable way, in my mind. I value quiet, and I slept well each night of my stay. I'll most definitely return.

They're worth three stars because it was worth the Groupon cost of sixty something bucks. But full price? No freakin' way. I pulled down the rating down a star to reflect this. "Green" is code for dim lighting, burned-out socketst, '90's-era television sets, a lukewarm hot tub, and mosquitoes. Yes, mosquitoes! Sure, pesticide usage is probably against what this hotel stands for, but damn, we needed a bug zapper! Our suite was infested. My friend killed 10 mosquitoes IN OUR HOTEL ROOM, and one beetle that looked suspiciously enough like a cockroach to warrant it's death. We got one teeny tiny bar of soap. Yes, there's a shampoo and body wash dispenser, but really? Going green doesn't have to mean going cheap, my friend. Some vegetable soap would've been green, not the paper-wrapped Chinese stuff presented; So save your green argument, Habitat Suites. Our suite was very clean (my friend verified this while searching every nook and cranny for other non-paying, six-legged guests). There was a happy hour of queso (the only hot food available, but hey, it's free), pretzels, chips, and surprisingly, beer and boxed wine (three drink limit). The bottle of Shiner helped elevate my spirits some, but the hotel clerks weren't exactly bending over backwards to help us. Yeah, I see you trolling Facebook over there. Now give us more soap! As mentioned previously, the hot tub just wouldn't get hot. The pool was cool, however. Half the sockets were burned out (had to unplug the 12" TV, the alarm clock, and the toaster). I know, it's green and we probably shouldn't be using so much electricity, but come onnnn. I need to charge my cell, my camera battery, and my netbook. And my friend's version of things. The kitchen had pots, pans, real dishes, etc. See photos. The grounds were quiet and beautiful. As we pulled up, there was a collective "Awww" in the car as we saw squirrels and cardinals twitter about. The breakfast, as other reviewers have said before me, was indeed good. Soy milk, veggie sausage, local honey, organic tea, organic yogurt, etc. I still engorged on biscuits and gravy, so unhealthy eaters can still rejoice. The breakfast is definitely their saving grace. I noticed that other reviewers were complaining about the nearby strip club. I actually never noticed the "Sugar's" sign until they prompted me to look for it. Honestly, it's a nonissue. Blood-sucking insects in my hotel room is.

Spent one night with family at Habitat Suites. It was very reasonably priced, but I'd splurge for nicer accommodations the next time I'm in Austin. The room was clean, but everything looked old and worn down: there was what looked like an old juice stain on the kitchen countertop and another large stain in the bathroom sink. There was a live bug in the bathroom and the shower head was loose from the wall. We received a checking in call from the front desk and when I mentioned the bug, I got an "oh, OK" response. Nope, not OK.

Super large rooms! The suite is apartment style, with the bedroom separated from the living room and kitchen. Stayed here for a night while in Austin and have no complaints. Cozy, and very reasonable prices (about $100 on a Sunday). Not too far from downtown, so if you have a car you'll be fine. The guy at the front desk is super nice. Told us about things to do in Austin and gave us a map- super helpful!

Stayed here during a recent break in-between trips and really liked it. While it could use a little TLC and cosmetic facelifting, it was a very pleasant experience. My suite was a good size with plenty of spread out space in the bedroom and living room. The wifi was strong and the parking was good. The kitchen was functional, but could have been stocked with a few more items: bigger bowls, large knife, etc. I think the only fix would be that my room def needed new carpet, paint, larger TVs, etc. Nothing that would prevent me from coming back, but def feels older and in need of a remodel. All-in-all a great stay and we'll def be back.

I want to start out with saying the staff and cleaners were amazing. I went half in with a roommate and got a 2 bedroom suite. The location of these are sort of close to downtown, you have a good selection of where to eat from what's around Habitat. I averaged a $40 Uber to and from for four days riding to 6th, and Rainey Street. Happy hour at habitat was from 1700-1900 and you get three free drinks. They had Chardonnay, two other wines one was red, bud light, dos XX, and a local beer. I didn't get one hot shower while I was here, I'm not sure what was up with the outdated showers but I couldn't get it to work even with asking how to use it from staff. I didn't have a bad time here but it would have been way cheaper staying in a hostel vs the amount we paid for four nights here. This place seemed like somewhere mature people get sent out on business trips to.

I'll preface my review with this: 3 stars is not necessarily bad. It was not dirty, it was not run down, it's just not luxury accommodation. Habitat Suites is a good hotel for the budget-conscious traveler. We stayed here during the US Grand Prix. Hotel prices during the USGP went up dramatically as downtown hotels could jack up the price due to the vastly increased demand. Our goal was to find a moderately-priced hotel for 4 adults. The hotel property was obviously a condominium complex some time before, having been renovated into hotel suites. The rooms are suites in that they are large enough for multiple adults and have two rooms, not that they are overly luxurious. The rooms were quiet, though a bit gloomy. The fixtures inside were somewhat dated, but the room included a living room, kitchenette, and wood fireplace (fire logs are available at the front desk for a few dollars). The upstairs room was a loft that had been converted into the second bedroom. It had its own private entry from the outside. The rooms could use a little updating. The carpets are old, the ceilings had some water spots. Like I said before, though, everything was clean. Every night, from 5-7, guests are offered 3 free drinks (bud light or wine) in the breakfast room. Breakfast is a buffet consisting of coffee, tea, eggs, potatoes, cereal, fruit, oatmeal, toast, bagels, and yogurt. Breakfast is passable. Nothing great, but it will save you money on a cheap meal. Would I stay here again? If I returned to the USGP, yes.

Stayed here on a business trip with my clients...at one point I asked the employee at the front desk what DIRECTION a certain room number was, her response was "that's confidential"...lady, the numbers on the doors. I just needed to know what direction to walk as the layout of this "hotel" was a little confusing. But she refused to help... With that, this place was strange and dingy. Location was okay, not too far from downtown. The room was old-feeling, wallpaper peeling everywhere, cracked floor tiles in the bathroom, no plugs directly next to the bed, no blackout curtains, and my main complaint was the knob to control water temperature in the shower was broken...and breakfast was just okay...

This "hotel" (formally apartments) are just okay. The rooms need massive upgrades to include the kitchens and bathrooms (I mean the shower head hits between my shoulders and I am only 6'1"). The rooms could also use some weather stripping as the windows and doors let in a ton of cold air. Two of the lamps in my room did not work upon check in. The breakfast was okay but pretty limited. At check-in it might also help to advise on the wi-fi connection (no info was provided).Not one of the worst places I have stayed but not a 4 star hotel either.

We stayed here while vacationing in the Austin area. The room was comfy and met our needs. The pool is small but water was nice and warm. The breakfast was great and so was the evening happy hour complimentary drinks. All the staff was very friendly. We would stay here again. If you are expecting luxury and state of the art appliances, this is not the place for you. But if you are looking for a quiet, clean, friendly place to stay and can over look some of the hotel shortcomings, you can't go wrong with this place. The happy hour snacks could use some attention. Also the landscape around the pool, I told the staff about the bees in the shrubs around the pool and it seemed they listened and were doing something about it. The rooms themselves are not new, but they serve their purpose. Bed was comfy. Full size fridge and dishes were a plus. The house keeper didn't vacuum our room every day, but that was her, so I'm not going to knock the entire staff / property for it. They could improve on that and giving you a few extra towels. TVs are a lil small too. But other than that, it was a nice,clean, comfy stay.

We stayed 3 nights over the 4th of July weekend and overall it was great!! PROs: We are family of 4 with children ages 5 and 7. So, the two bedroom suite was perfect! King sized bed and full bathroom downstairs and queen sized bed and full bath upstairs made our stay very comfortable. The stairs are very steep so people with younger children may want to be cautious. The beds were comfortable despite many reviews saying they were not. Breakfast is vegetarian but very tasty. There is a rotating menu with 3 items to choose from but they always have biscuits and gravy, oatmeal and other bread items. They also have fresh fruit. I found the breakfast to be a thoughtful touch to this hotel. The evening reception is very nice! Drinks and snacks from 5-7pm most days. The price is very reasonable!! The hotel grounds are clean and very quiet and peaceful. The staff were attentive and courteous! Thank you!! CONs: The rooms themselves are VERY outdated. There were huge cracks in the bathroom tiles. The sinks come up to your thighs and I am not tall at all. The shower is very strange-the hot water never really got hot and the nozzle didn't work properly. The shower head is very low with light water pressure. The appliances all work but are very old school. I didn't even know how to use the microwave honestly. It had dials on it. The TV was fine but no access to apps which is not a big deal but I was hoping to catch up on some Netflix. The pool is nice but small so gets crowded easily. The hotel is in a very run down area so nothing is within walking distance. Overall, the experience was nice. For me, the pros definitely outweighed the cons. I likely will not return unless they update. I don't regret going at all. Just will want a different experience next time I'm in Austin.

Just one night, but my impression is good. The grounds, the breakfast, and the staff were all brilliant. The location can seem a bit dodgy because it's near a defunct mall. However, the property is up a short drive, and that seems to isolate it in a pleasing and reassuring way. This location is also convenient to most of Austin, provided you are driving. The grounds are full of interesting plants. The AC worked like a champ. The place was quiet. The bed was comfortable. There was a luggage rack. I plan to stay here again. BONUS: Outdoor hot tub BONUS: Nice pool area BONUS: Good value TIP: The vanity (sink) is open to the bedroom, with the commode and bathtub in the water closet. This can be a real inconvenience to people sharing the bedroom but awakening at different times. TIP: There is a full, apartment-style kitchen TIP: Retro glass TV in the living room. The contemporary TV is in the bedroom.

This is four stars only because of the weird surroundings, which I understand they can do nothing about. But the hotel itself is a gem. Location: Honestly, I still don't know where this Sugars place is, but I didn't even see it at all. Yes, the location is slightly weird, but if you have your own transportation, it's not a big deal. Staff: Very friendly and helpful. Check in was a breeze, and they promptly called me a cab at my request. They also informed me of the social hour when I checked in, which was great for unwinding after a long drive. Grounds: Green and well maintained. I love the idea of the edible landscape, but I didn't have the pleasure of partaking on this particular visit. Also, salt water pool. Amenities: I would not qualify this as the most amenity centered hotel, but it does feature a salt water pool, and a full kitchen. Also, free breakfast and social hour. Rooms: My room was very clean, and had two pretty good sized tvs. The bed was huge, and I found the mattress very comfortable. You can tell it used to be an old apartment complex, but it makes for a very homey feel. There was a slightly weird smell to my room upon entry, but I stopped noticing it almost immediately after that. Overall, this place kind of felt like a home away from home! For the price and my travel capabilities, I would definitely stay again.

I really liked this hotel. We stayed for 6 nights so it was nice to have a full kitchen. Also, the prices weren't bad. We got a 1 bedroom suite. We booked online and it said washer/dryer but the only one is a room off the lobby. It's .75 for wash then .75 for drying. Not too bad at least compared to my own apartment complex. Yes, the location isn't great as it's across from a dead mall and right next to a strip joint, that at night you can hear the music from the parking lot. But it's what you pay for. The happy hour was nice and max 3 drinks. The happy hour also had hummus and cheese (which I love). The complimentary breakfast includes vegetarian sausage, bacon, and eggs. The staff at the front desk, happy hour, and breakfast were all super friendly. The only downfall is somehow my boyfriend kept getting allergy attacks and I kept getting hives (even after we requested the sheets changed). Not sure what it was. We saw the couch was a little older but other than that, it really shouldn't have been a big problem. We'd definitely recommend it and stay there again however.

Very cozy and peaceful place to stay at. It doesn't feel like we were staying at hotel. It felt like we were staying at our second home. Very big room - we had two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, and full size kitchen. Perfect for family of four. Breakfast were awesome! We went there every morning before going out to do our actives. Daily breakfast is scrambled eggs, biscuit with gravy, hash potatoes, sausage, and oatmeal. Then they'll have a special item every day which was French toasts on Tuesday then pancakes on Wednesday, and waffles on Thursday. Today was apple cinnamon roll. It was very good. My family and I will come back here when we are in town. Yes, it's almost in middle of nowhere but that's good - it was peaceful and had good sleep while staying there. People that left negative reviews about this about not being updated. To me, it looks good and everything works well. TVs works great. The shower pressure was awesome!! Hard pressure. Better than regular hotels. The staff at this place were very friendly and help you to make sure you're comfortable. Have outdoor pool but the water was too cold but good size. Thank you everyone at Habitt!!

I just enjoyed four nights during Christmas 2018 and was very impressed with talented staff, cleanliness, courtesy, lush green courtyard with gurgling water and fantastic gourmet breakfast each morning. Although I carelessly left a pair of boots behind, the staff boxed them up and shipped them to me promptly, free of charge.

I am thoroughly impressed with my stay at Habitat Suites. Matthew and I arrived in Texas much earlier than we expected to. Given that we had been traveling all night and couldn't bear to stay up until check in at 3 pm, we decided to head over and try our luck and pray to whatever God was out there that someone would take pity on us & check us in at 6 am. The receptionist didn't even hesitate to check us in early, and things at Habitat Suites just got better from there. Every morning, they serve a complimentary all organic breakfast complete with fresh fruit, toasts, cereals, biscuits and (vegetarian) gravy, coffee and tea, milk (regular or soy), and a small kitchenette were you can order a hot breakfast if you'd like. Did I mention that ALL their food options are organic? They've got a beautiful pool and courtyard where they serve complimentary beer, wine, and snacks every evening from 5-7. And the best part? They're environmentally friendly! You'll find phosphate-free all natural soap in your kitchen and brochures highlighting the measures they take to reduce waste water and chemical pollution. Towels and bedding are changed every three days, unless you'd like them every night and even then they're happy to do so. This will be the only hotel I recommend to friends and family when they come to visit Austin. It's beautiful, affordable, and they know how to take care of their guests. Can I just live here?

We loved staying here. The room was like a small apartment. The morning breakfast was absolutely delicious. The pool looked nice but we didn't use it. Plus it's really economical. Will stay again if we come back to Austin!

COCKROACHES!!!!!!!!!!! If I can give this place a zero I would. The first two days great from decent customer service and even breakfast food but then day three coming back from a mini road trip we walked into our hotel room to find cock roaches! The receptionist at the desk when notified we found a cockroach replied with a sigh and says, "Would you like another room?" No! I don't want another room and for you to acknowledge that finding cockroaches and you charging not see cheap prices each night is not OKAY!

THIS HOTEL HAS BED BUGS!!!!! DO NOT STAY HERE!!!! This hotel is absolutely crawling with bed bugs, cockroaches and spiders. We checked in about 7pm after a long day of travel, went to get into bed at about 10:30 only to find both the upstairs and downstairs crawling with bedbugs when the sheets were pulled away. After visiting the front desk we were told we were lying and were refused a refund for any of the 3 nights (over $1000) we were planning to stay. Let me say that again I WAS ON THE PHONE UNTIL AFTER MIDNIGHT TRYING TO FIND A NEW HOTEL BECAUSE THIS ONE HAD BEDBUGS AND REFUSED BELIEVE ME OR DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE FACT THERE WERE BEDBUGS IN BOTH BEDS!!!!!! A few days later I called again to ask about an additional charge I had found on my card from the hotel along with following up on getting a refund only to be told "they had looked in the room and found no bedbugs" and was then hung up on by the employee who had answered the phone. I am absolutely disgusted by both the behavior of the staff and the bedbugs. This hotel is absolutely horrible... I have already contacted both banks involved & will continue to press this matter as far as needed until I receive a full refund!

Woke up with terrible bites all over my legs. We had booked two nights for a Christmas trip, we left immediately after finding the bites. The hotel nor the general manger offered to ATLEAST not charge us for the second night that we wouldn't be staying. Terrible, and disgusting!

As a teacher who visits Austin several times a year we had high hopes. I was sorely disappointed. This aging 1980's apartment complex was re-purposed into a hotel, but now is failing and a good stay experience is random and inconsistent. PROS: some folks get lucky and visit at off-times when it's quiet and peaceful here. It can be charming when turnout is low. CONS: outdated rooms, stale smells. Parties allowed to happen on the balconies at 1am until visitors call to complain. Parties move indoors where even ear plugs don't help. We hoped the breakfast that was boasted would help, but the tiny kitchen and dining area was quickly over-flowed and a lengthy wait ensued. BOTTOM LINE-stay here at your own risk. Some folks accidentally visit at off peak times and enjoy it here. This place has potential, but service is slipping and conditions deteriorating. If your idea of a green, quiet habitat is a cruise ship docking and dumping an overload of people, then this is your place. I wish this was just an isolated case of us being an exception and us just having one bad visit. It isn't. What happened to us is a pattern and obvious once you visit here. We had no sleep while staying here this trip. Habitat failed miserably, however well intentioned it used to be. ******UPDATED 6/3/2016******** The management of Habitat Suites reached out to me regarding my concerns and was very apologetic. They promised to investigate why the party was allowed to happen and would increase patrols. They also offered a generous credit for the trouble. Because of management reaching out and seeming genuinely sincere to improve customer experiences, I would be willing to give them another chance. The next time, however, I will request a top floor, just to be safe. Even if that means walking to the 3rd floor.

This place has roaches! On my first night I was lying in bed watching TV and I saw a huge roach crawl across the wall. I got up to kill it, by the time I got my shoe to kill it it was gone. It was after midnight and I was tired from traveling so I decided I would contact the front desk in the morning. Needless to say I didn't sleep much out of fear that a roach would crawl into my ear. I woke the next morning to find another huge roach in my bathroom. This time I took a picture and went to the front desk to complain. I requested a room change, which they obliged (and is the only reason they got 2 stars instead of one). I went about my day hoping the roach situation was resolved. Much to my disappointment when I returned to my room later that evening I discovered 2 more roaches. With only 1 day left to my stay I decided to suck it up. But I "slept" with the lights on and checked my luggage several times to make sure I didn't have any stow aways I would be taking home with me. Needless to say, I won't be staying here again.

One word: MAMA!!! Mama makes this place feel like home! We stayed here twice. Note that this is NOT the most updated, fancy, top-notch place. But for what you get for the price you pay, this place rocks! Tip: they have logs for purchase in the lobby if you have a room with a fireplace. Do not pass up the complimentary breakfast and happy hour!

Spacious, but not well maintained. Shabby furnishings. Unsafe, uneven concrete stair steps leading to unit for people with any mobility issues. Same on interior for handrails. Doubtful for ADA compliance. Bath hardware cracking, roof leaking during storm. In process of trying to remedy issues, but resolution not promising.

An entire suite with full kitchen and fireplace. Not the best quality towels and sheets and I couldn't get cold water in the sick, but a comfortable one-day stay and I appreciate their attention to the environment and anti animal testing. Everyone is nice & helpful especially the amazing kitchen staff! A full complimentary breakfast including turkey and veggie sausage options and homemade salsa verde - thank you! Easy access from the highway.

I would give this hotel a 5-star review if it were listed as a 2-star hotel, but I feel its 3-star rating is misleading. It's firmly a 2-star hotel in terms of the amenities (few provided toiletries), renovations (motel-style furnishings, a big burn mark in the rug, small TVs), and luxury (cheap-feeling linens). However, the room was clean and spacious, the outside landscaping is restful and immaculate, the grounds were quiet, there was plenty of parking most of the time, and the free hotel breakfast is really awesome (for a free hotel breakfast). As long as you think of this as a 2-star joint, you should be quite happy here. And the price is certainly right.

We started in room 1113 for a 4 night stay. The bathroom smelled like urine and the toilet wobbled so we thought the toilet leaked. On our second morning I was handling my business in the bathroom when the upstairs neighbor flushed their toilet and pee scented water dripped profusely from the ceiling on to my head and down my face... The manager never contacted us during the duration of our stay even though we had the desk clerk document all of this and were advised the manager would see the notes.

The staff here is awesome, but the rooms are out dated. I wish they looked like the awesome lobby they have up front. In the room most of the furniture is scratched up and a few of the doors were broken. I hope the do a little remodel and this place would be great.

Lives up to their name Hospitality!!! From the early check in to the easy check out..Thank you for a great four day stay. We were in Austin for my nieces graduation and we couldn't have been more comfortable. My daughter stayed with on the sofa bed and house keeping was more than happy to accommodate the extra blankets and towels. We did not get to try there breakfast buffet because we never woke up early enough. Although, plenty of coffee for our coffee pot and a nice full kitchenette to keep things cool or warm thing up. The suites are surrounded by beautiful foliage both ornamental and edible herbs and fruit trees... I recommend a nice little walk around the grounds, it's short but sweet.

Loved this place! It was great, especially for the price. It was clean and spacious. Great service. They should have a like an adult swim time for the pool because it was FULL of kiddos. Which is fine, but we would have loved to been able to use it for a little while. There was a free happy hour and awesome breakfast. Plus, it was very close to lots a fun thing to do in Austin. Will definitely come back!

This hotel has such potential, but falls short on a crucial element: comfortable beds! The suite itself is dated but clean and thoughtfully appointed. The hotel lobby is beautiful and the staff is very professional and personable. However, both the king-sized bed in the bedroom and the pull-out mattress in the living room were old and quite uncomfortable. The king mattress was rock hard and squeaky. The pull-out had various springs pushing out. I did ask the front desk staff to address these issues- and they tried. They flipped over the king mattress and swapped-out the pull-out. But net-net, it was still uncomfortable on the third night, and we switched hotels. Otherwise, we enjoyed the hotel and would be happy to try it again if the bed situation could be addressed.

This place is obviously understaffed. If you call the front desk, you are on wait for a long time. The free breakfast was okay but even the cooks were frustrated and could not keep up. I was told I can't get scrambled eggs AND over easy eggs. Did I miss something about free breakfast? They say you can't take food out and take it to your rooms. I felt like there were so many unnecessary rules. The only good thing I can say about this place is that it's roomy. I think this was meant to be apartments but they turned them into a hotel. The reviews make it out to be some kind of secluded oasis, which it is not. This has a motel feel. The place is clean but nothing special. The rooms are okay. You will not get a hotel experience. The comforter and Beds again are okay. The bathroom seems small and not the nice ones you see at a standard hotel. Its decor is very old fashioned. Like I said, it has more of a motel feel than a hotel feel. I checked in at 2 am and I asked for a late check out and all they could give me was a 12pm check out. Overall, This is a decent place to stay for one night or so if you are in austin. But I wouldn't recommend staying here if you are here to explore austin for a few days. Just doesn't feel as comfortable. Again, don't let the pictures fool you. Its not as great as the pictures make it out to be.

Best Birthday stay ever!! Hospitality beyond anything I've seen or had!! You won't be disappointed. Loved everything about this place! From the suite w/kitchen, free awesome breakfast, garden, afternoon drinks and Austin of course! Looking forward to coming back! I had a blast!

I lived in very central Austin for 15 years, and my husband in south Austin for 7 years, before we married and moved to Bastrop County (about 30 miles away) 5 years ago. We often come to Austin for events/entertainment, and it's more comfortable to stay in town than drive an hour back home. Now that we've discovered Habitat Suites, we'll never stay elsewhere unless we have a very specific reason to do so. IT'S NOT THE RITZ, as another review said, but they don't pretend to be, nor would one expect that for $99/night. It's a VERY comfortable place AND QUIET, which, as a somewhat frequent traveler, I find uncommon nowadays. I suspect it used to be an apartment complex, so bedrooms are really big for an inexpensive hotel, and a very comfy living room/full kitchen combo. The outside landscaping and setting is very attractive and homey/relaxing. The "guest house" (main building with reception and breakfast room) has been renovated and is VERY nice. WE LOVE THE SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS, from natural/organic soaps, etc., to shampoo/bath dispensers rather than tiny individually packaged shampoo, etc. (my biggest peeve with most hotels), to mostly organic foods (and free range eggs) at the free breakfast. BREAKFAST -- WOW! I would PAY for this breakfast! Not even comparable to other hotel breakfasts. They even have a window where you can order eggs to your preference, including breakfast taco and omelettes. The organic Greek yogurt and refried beans are my favorite. STAFF IS AWESOME, always polite, helpful, and respectful. Staff at breakfast deliver your personally-ordered eggs to your table and keep tables cleaned more efficiently than in many restaurants. We have NEVER encountered anyone being pretentious, as was mentioned in one review. Finally, YOU CANNOT BEAT THE PRICE! Whoever said it's pricey for what it is does NOT know current hotel prices in Austin! CONS: The lighted sign on the street has been unlit for at least several weeks, which makes it hard to spot from the street (since it's set back a ways) and also looks kind of tacky. The neighborhood does look a bit sketchy, but if you know Austin, you know it's in the process of major renovation, focused in part around the abandoned mall having just converted to a highly praised campus for the growing Austin Community College. And not any more dangerous than downtown! The pillows SUCK. Flatter than a pancake. Oh, and as a morning tea drinker, I wish they'd provide options other than Lipton! Which totally does not fit into the rest of the REALLY EXCELLENT breakfast options.

Truly enjoyed our 4-day stay here. Great value: complimentary breakfast and happy hour included. We liked the lush landscaping and every room has its own outdoor entry so you don't have to go through the lobby; very private. There's a cute little garden court yard/pool area that guests were enjoying. It is a bit out of town, but for us it was fine since we had a rental car and our son lives nearby. Our 2nd floor room was quite ample (no elevator). Had a living room and a full kitchen which we didn't use at all. The bathroom does need updating, but it was clean. Honestly, for the price, it was a great value and we would definitely stay there again.

The room is large, likely because the inn a renovated apartment complex. The employees are very nice and accommodating. Loved talking to Don during evening reception. He may be my fav part of my stay!! Rooms are comfy and clean but could use an update. Bathroom has peeling paper, tub looks dirty but is just stained., fridge is really old. The morning food is great though. Healthy and delicious. The direct Tv is spotty and went out multiple times while I was watching a movie. Boo. My big issue is there is a club or something close to the side Im on that is SO LOUD it's nearly impossible to sleep. I needed to download a white noise app to use and wear ear plugs. Thank goodness I remembered them! Even with that I was still awake at almost midnight, when I have to get up at 6 for work, because of the noise. Really, really frustrating. Could love this place but if it doesn't serve its purpose, in this case sleeping, there's no way they can be given a good review.

We had 2 rooms reserved at this hotel. At check in, housekeeping had some work to do on both rooms. Room #1- hair on the sink, used towel on the counter, multiple hairs in bed. Room #2- large yellow stain in sheets, blood on edge of bed, blood on the side of the bed!! The guests should've talked to the front desk right then and there but are traveling on business so decided to leave and get another hotel room. The next day we tried to get our money back. Since we booked through a 3rd party, we tried to get it resolved through them. The manager, Heidi, didn't believe us and after "investigating" she said they would not reimburse for anything, at all and without any type of explanation. After that we called the hotel directly and sent an email with pictures to prove the experience. After not hearing for 24 hours, I had to call again to follow up. Heidi, basically accused the guests of lying and said the pictures were not taken at that hotel. Why would they have any reason to lie? I can understand having pride in your hotel but if someone reports and has proof; at some point you have to take ownership and apologize. She did none of this and wouldn't even reimburse for the second night that they clearly weren't there. She said it was because of a 2 night minimum rule. Well every rule has exceptions especially in customer service. Be aware of this place and make sure that you don't have any type of complaint; they will in so many words call you a liar!

We were a family of three: two adults and a 10-month old baby who needed accommodation for a week-long trip to Austin. The pros with Habitat Suites for our family were that the adults could go about their lives when the baby was taking a nap because we could just shut the bedroom door. The rooms, furniture and fixtures are a bit dated but comfortable and clean. I love the kitchenette because we were there for a longer trip and sometimes it gets exhausting to eat every meal at a restaurant! The location in Austin is good, quite central so its easy to get places but without being in the middle of the rush hour chaos. I found the staff to be quite personable and our overall stay was great! The cons were that the free breakfast was terrible. The buffet is vegetarian, which is fine, and the cooks will make you one dish to order, like eggs or a breakfast taco or breakfast bowl. These were usually tex-mex but they tasted terrible! Their scrambled eggs were completely tasteless and their hash browns were awful. Nothing was seasoned. I recommend skipping the free breakfast. The hot breakfast part of the buffet seemed to consist of only biscuits and gravy. The cooks are also really awkward and seemed to like making the diners squirm by loudly yelling at them. Very odd. I would definitely stay here again, but next time I would budget for eating breakfast elsewhere!

We checked in on 9/20/17. Hoping for a relaxing trip to Austin. It was good until we got our room. Presentation was perfect. BUT the beds are hard as rock and the carpet smelled like mildew. I had an important test that next morning and needed to study but the so called free WiFi was horrible. Absolutely no reception. So to sum up the trip it ended with a very sore back and feeling nauseous and I did not get to study.

We loved Habitat Suites! My SO and I visited Austin in January and chose to stay at Habitat Suites because we got an awesome deal through Expedia. There were so many mixed reviews on Yelp, Expedia and other travel websites, but we decided to take a chance anyways. I can tell you - We were NOT disappointed in our choice! We stayed in a one-bedroom suite while we were here. It was so comfortable and cozy! When we walked in, there was a small living room area and a full kitchen. Everything was very clean. The bedroom had a king sized bed which was so comfortable. The bathroom was clean (which is always important!), even though it was rather small. The only downfall about staying here was we didn't get a chance to check out the restaurant, which we can't blame on anyone but ourselves of course. When we return to Austin this summer, we are hoping to be able to stay here again.

The reviews on this one are mixed and for the exact reason that others marked it low, we loved it. We booked this on a deal on Travelocity with a flight and got a great price, and we chose this hotel because of its awesome sustainability initiatives: sustainable water pumps, low lights, plants in the room, and even a block in the freezer explaining that a fuller freezer uses less energy. Oh, and a fireplace! We had a car, so the isolated location was not a bother, and the location was close to the things we wanted to do in Austin. The rooms were huge - a big living room with a couch and recliner, a full kitchen, and a huge bedroom. The furniture was clearly worn; the couch was a bit threadbare and somewhat salvaged feel to the decor but our bed was a king size dream, comfy and clean. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and there was a great breakfast (vegetarian friendly!) and a happy hour daily with beer, wine, and snacks. We wish we could have used the pool and jacuzzi but it was 40 degrees, so we lit a fire (they sell duralogs at the front desk, or you can get real wood), and relaxed inside. This would be a great place for couples, families, and even groups of college students on spring break or SXSW.