Bryan A.
Yelp
I travel for work, not super often, but enough that I have picky taste for where I stay. I'm usually in a group which insists on one of the two chains, but not for the stay...for the points. I talked them into staying here, for a taste of down-home Texas Charm, and Style. Open-Pit Fires at night, Breakfast Tacos, Big Comfy Beds, and a free Beer/Root Beer at Check In.
It's not only a charming, quiet, and warm location...it's got a pool, it's got rocking chairs, and smore kits for kids to use over the fires. Live Music some nights...it's like a tiny bit of Texas Culture in a confined space.
Located in the Domain area, its easy walking distance to some fun stuff: Indoor Putt Putt, Museum of Illusions is pretty mind-blowing, or some good food/mini bowling at Punchbowl Social. Great opportunity for team building, dinner conversations, and a walk while doing it! You're just across the main road from TopGolf, the new Soccer Stadium (Football for the Europeans) and some really great restaurants too. Easy access to Highways for events and seeing the rest of the town. Keep an Eye out for the Texas Ambassador, Matthew McConaughey, can't miss that Green Suit and Bongo on Austin FC Game days!
The food and coffee at the restaurant are underrated IMO. Always serving warm coffee, the food is always fresh to order, and at night...get some Cobbler and Blue Bell Ice Cream a la mode; like a real Texan. The staff is always engaging and also...kind of out of sight, in a good way! Every morning, for the past 2 stays, my server Winnie, was the highlight of my trip. Just a big smile, good service, and engaging--way above and beyond. Everyone has this time in their morning, when they aren't quite ready for life and social contact--until Coffee, Winnie fixes both and makes you feel like jerk for not waking up happier.
Don't stay in a white box, cookie-cutter, hotel...for once. Forget the points. The George Strait is gonna be loud at breakfast, but that's by design.