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Omni Austin Hotel

700 San Jacinto Blvd at 8th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Nightly Rates: ( 329.00 - 449.00 )
4 Star


Property Description

The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is located in the downtown business district, one block from the 6th street entertainment district, 6 blocks away from the capitol complex and convention center. Easily accessible to Zilker Park, Highland Lakes and LBJ ranch, the hotel sits on previous site of the original governor's mansion. The hotel sits at a 45 degree angle with an office building, and the two are adjoined with a spectacular 200 foot glass atrium. The lobby level atrium offers Ancho's Restaurant, a lounge, gift shop, Enterprise car rental, men's clothing shop, jewelry store, hair and nail salon. The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown was voted as having the best view from a hot tub by the Austin Chronicle.



Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Bar/Lounge
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Business Center
· Concierge
· Express Checkout
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Free Newspaper
· Pets Allowed
· Pool
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services


Room Information

General Information
14 Floors. Total number of guestrooms: 375 none with Jacuzzis. Available on request: ADA Accessible rooms, cribs, suite with Jacuzzi-must be booked with hotel direct, refrigerator -additional fee applicable, rollaway -additional fee applicable.Restrictions: Rollaways not allowed in rooms with 2 double beds, no rooms with Jacuzzi's - only a bathtub with jets, must book this room type directly with hotel. *US government fire and safety approved
Deluxe - approx. 392 square feet
Deluxe rooms have either a king or 2 double beds and come with a writing desk, lamp and spacious armoire. All are non-smoking. In-room amenities include: Alarm clock radio, bath amenities, color cable television, coffee maker, dataport/modem, express check-in/check-out, hairdryer,Wireless High Speed Internet Access -additional fee applicable, hotel/city guides, in-room movies -additional fee applicable, individual climate control, iron/ironing board, luggage holder, mini-bar, newspaper, 2 dual line telephones, voice mail, wakeup service.
Omni Club - approx. 392 square feet
Omni Club rooms have all the same amenities as a deluxe roomand all rooms are non-smoking. Includes the following additional amenities: Private access floor, nightly turndown service, bathrobes. Complimentary Continental breakfast is served daily in private lounge. Hours 6:30am-9:00am Monday through Friday; 7:00am-10:00am Saturday & Sunday. Complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres served daily in private lounge. Hours: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Exec. 1 Bedroom Suite - approx. 600-1,000 sq. ft
This suite has all the same amenities as a deluxe room and features a separate bedroom, large living room, dining area and full-size fully-equipped kitchen. It is located on private access level. Floor plans vary and cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking. The suite has an atrium view only. There are no balconies or Jacuzzi's in this room type.
Exec 2 Bedroom Suite - approx. 1,300-2,200 sq. ft
This suite has all the same amenities as a deluxe room and features two separate bedrooms, large living room, dining area and full-size fully-equipped kitchen. The following amenities vary for each suite and cannot be guaranteed at time of booking - Each bedroom has its own bathroom; some have a garden tub with Jacuzzi-jets. Balconies are available on request basis only. Cityview suites have balconies only. All executive suites with two queen beds have an atrium view without balconies.
Honeymoon Suite - approx. 392 square feet
This suite has all the same amenities as an Omni Club room. It is located on a private access level. The rate includes complimentary Continental breakfast and happy hour. This suite must be booked with the hotel directly.
Club Capitol - approx. 392 square feet
The Club Capitol has all the same amenities as an Omni Club room. This room connects to a club capitol parlor. It is located on a private access level. The rate includes complimentary Continental breakfast and happy hour. This room connects to a club capitol parlor and must be booked with the hotel directly.
Club Capitol Parlor - approx. 784 square feet
This parlor has all the same amenities as an Omni Club room plus a small seating area with couches and chairs. It is located on a private access level. The rate includes complimentary Continental breakfast and happy hour. This parlor connects to a club capitol room and must be booked with the hotel directly.
1 Bedroom Penthouse - approx. 600-1,000 sq feet
This suite has all the same amenities as a deluxe room and features one separate bedroom, large living room, dining area and full-size fully-equipped kitchen. This suite is located on private access level and has atrium and city views. There is no Jacuzzi bathtub in the bathroom. This suite must be booked with the hotel directly.
2 Bedroom Penthouse - approx.1,400-2,200 sq feet
This suite has all the same amenities as a deluxe room plus two separate bedrooms, large living room, dining area and full-size fully-equipped kitchen and half bath. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and some have a garden tub with Jacuzzi-jets. Room is located on a private access level and has atrium and city views. This suite must be booked with the hotel directly.
Presidential Connector - approx. 392 sq feet
This room has all the same amenities as an Omni Club room and connects to a Presidential parlor. It is located on a private access level. The rate includes complimentary Continental breakfast and happy hour. This room connects to a Presidential parlor and must be booked with the hotel directly.
Presidential Parlor - approx. 1,568 square feet
This parlor has all the same amenities as an Omni Club room plus a living room, study, dining room and full size, fully equipped kitchen. It is located on a private access level. The rate includes complimentary Continental breakfast and happy hour. This room must be booked with the hotel directly.

Rate Disclaimer

Indicative rates for search purposes only; check for specific rate when making a reservation.


Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00pm
· Check out time is 12:00pm
· Opened in 1986
· Renovated in 1999
· 375 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 19 floors.


Directions

Exit Airport onto Hwy. 71W. Travel approximately 1.5 miles and exit onto Hwy. 183N. Travel for approximately 2 miles to 7th Street Exit. Exit 7th Street and travel approximately 3 miles to IH35. At IH35 turn right onto access road. Take the immediate left going under IH35 onto 8th Street (290W). Travel approximately 3 blocks to 8th Street and San Jacinto. Cross San Jacinto and the hotel entrance is on the left.

Take I-35S into Austin. Exit onto 8th Street. Take 8th Street to San Jacinto Street. Hotel is on the left.

Take I-35N from San Antonio. Once in Downtown Austin, take the 6th-12th Street exit. Turn left under IH35/8th Street. Continue approximately 3 blocks on 8th Street to San Jacinto Street. Cross San Jacinto Street and the hotel entrance is on the left.

Take 290W from Houston. Once in Austin take the IH35 South ramp to Downtown/8th Street exit. Turn right onto 8th Street and travel approximately 3 blocks to San Jacinto Street. Cross San Jacinto Street and the hotel entrance is on the left.

Take Highway 71 W to I-35N. Once in Downtown Austin, take the 6th-12th Street exit. Turn left under IH35/8th Street. Continue approximately 3 blocks on 8th Street to San Jacinto Street. Cross San Jacinto Street and the hotel entrance is on the left.

From Loop 1 S exit at 5th Street. Follow 5th Street to Trinity. Turn left onto Trinity, then turn left onto 8th Street. The hotel entrance is on the left.

From Loop 1 N exit at 5th Street and stay in left lane. Yield right onto 5th Street and take 5th Street to Trinity. Turn left onto Trinity, then turn left onto 8th Street. The hotel entrance is on the left.

In exceptional downtown location central to business and financial center, on the edge of the historic district.

Bergstrom International Airport, 11 miles\airport shuttle service 512-929-3900 or 512-258-3826, taxi - additional charges apply


Guarantee Policy

Hotel requires Credit Card for guarantee. Some dates may require hotel to bill Credit Card for deposit.


Cancellation Policy

Cancels received after 12:00 noon one day prior to arrival date, will be billed one night's stay.


Restaurant Information

Ancho's

Located on hotel property. Serving breakfast and lunch 6:30am-2:00pm. Serving dinner 5:00pm-10:00pm daily. Serving Southwestern cuisine. Restaurant phone number: 512-476-3700 ext. 4942

The Atrium Lounge

Located on hotel property. Featuring small menu items and full bar. Hours: 11:00am-12:00 midnight Monday through Thursday, 11:00am-2:00am Friday and Saturday, 12:00 noon-12:00 midnight Sunday.

Morsel's Coffee Shop

Located on hotel property. Offering beverages, pastries, fruit and cold sandwiches. Hours: 6:30am-2:00pm Monday through Friday.

Poolside Service

Serving a full menu. Hours:6:30am-11:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 6:30am-1:00am Friday, 7:00am-1:00am Saturday and 7:00am-12:00 midnight Sunday.

Room Service

Room service 6:00am-12:00 midnight Monday through Thursday; 6:00am-1:00am Friday; 7:00am-12:00 midnight Saturday and Sunday.


Meeting Facility

Business Center Services

Located on hotel property. Hours: 7:30am-6:00pm weekdays. Services include: Audio/visual, binding/collating, computers/hook ups, dataport/modem, fax machine, high speed Internet, photo copying, postal/mail service, printers, transparencies.


Meeting Facilities

Total meeting space - 16 meeting rooms with more than 20,000 square feet of space.


Recreation Information

Health Club

Located on top floor of hotel. Hours: 6:30am-11:00pm daily. Equipment includes: Nautilus equipment; Lifecycles; Stairmaster; treadmill; sauna. Complimentary water, fruit and towels. Massage Therapist available at extra cost. Jogging trails are located within 7 blocks of hotel. For guests who want to work out in the privacy of their room, a "Get Fit Kit" is available at the front desk. Kit includes: Floor Mat, Dumbbells and Exercise Mat.

Pool

Located on rooftop of hotel. Hours: 6:30am-11:00pm daily. Open year round, heated. Jacuzzi also located on rooftop of hotel.


Area Attractions

Cultural/Entertainment

* 6th Street (1 Block) * Barton Springs (2 Miles) * Bob Bullock History Museum (1 Mile) * State Capitol (6 Blocks) * Congress Avenue Bridge (7 Blocks) * Convention Center (3 Blocks) * Erwin Center (1 Mile) * Governor's Mansion (5 Blocks) * Lady Bird Johnson Center (12 Miles) * Laguna Gloria Art Museum (1 1/2 Miles) * LBJ Library (2 Miles) * Mt. Bonnell (8 Miles) * Music Hall (9 Blocks) * Paramount Theatre (1 Block) * State Theatre (1 Block) * Town Lake (7 Blocks) * Zilker Park (6 Miles)

Restaurants / Night Clubs

** Ancho's (in hotel) * Morsel's (in hotel) * Atrium Lounge (in hotel) ** 6th Street (1 Block) * Eddie V's Edgewater Grill (4 Blocks) * Fleming's Steakhouse (6 Blocks) * Hula Hut (3 Miles) * Oasis (22 Miles) * Truluck's (4 Blocks) * Warehouse District (4 Blocks)

Shopping

* Barton Creek (5 Miles) * By George (1 Mile) * Chasnoff's Men's Clothing (on-site) * Chico's (1 Mile) * Co-op Bookstore/University of Texas (1 Mile) * Highland Mall (5 Miles)

Sports Venues

* Dell Diamond (22 Miles) * Disch Falk Field (3 Miles) * Erwin Center (1 1/2 Miles) * Texas Memorial Stadium (1 1/2 Miles)

Universities

* Austin Community College (4 Miles) * Concordia University (2 Miles) * Huston-Tillotson University (1 1/2 Miles) * Texas School for the Blind (5 Miles) * Texas School for the Deaf (5 Miles) * University of Texas (2 Miles)

Corporations

* Price Waterhouse (2 Blocks)* Ernst & Young (3 Blocks)* CSC (3/4 Mile)* Vignette (3.5 Miles)* Accenture (4 Miles)* Advanced Micro Devices (6 Miles)* Sema-Tech (6 Miles)* AT&T (8 Miles)* Trilogy (10 Miles)* IBM (11 Miles)* Motorola (13 Miles)* Dell (20 Miles)* Texas Instruments (20 Miles)


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Austin
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Airport/Transportation

Bird's Nest Airport (6R4)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)


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Shree Raseshwari Radaha Rani Temple
First United Methodist Church of Austin


Convention & Meeting Facilities & Svc

Palmer Events Center
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Festivals/Events

Trail of Lights


Government Buildings/Agencies

Texas State Capitol
Governor's Mansion of Texas
General Land Office Building


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Old State Capitol Building Ruins
Swisher-Scott House
Texas State Cemetery
Treaty Oak
Jeremiah Hamilton House
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Seton Physician Hospital
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The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
French Legation Museum
Elisabet Ney Museum
Austin Museum of Art


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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center


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Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
Wooldridge Square Park
Zilker Park
Mary Quinlan Park


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St. Edward's University
University of Texas at Austin
University Of Texas
Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest
Huston-Tillotson College
St. Edward's University
Austin Graduate School of Theology
Concordia University at Austin


Shopping

Barton Creek Square
Lakeline Mall


Stadiums, Arenas & Athletic Fields

Texas F-ball-Darrel K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium
Texas Longhorns Baseball-Disch Falk Stadium
Texas Longhorns-Erwin Center
Travis County Exposition Ctr
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Millett Opera House
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Tourist Attractions

South Congress Avenue
Lyndon B. Johnson Library
Lone Star Riverboat
Mount Bonnell
Farmers Market
Congress Avenue Bridge
Austin History Center
Bremond Block


Zoos

Austin Zoo

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