Austin Motel

Great location along south congress! Awesome staff, clean and cozy room. Clean!! Love the pool as well. Will definitely consider again when in Austin!!

We chose the Austin Hotel on South Congress because of its unbeatable retro vibe and prime location. The hotel's stylish, mid-century design made for a unique and fun atmosphere, perfectly capturing the Austin spirit. Its proximity to shopping on South Congress was another big draw, with boutique stores and eclectic shops just steps away, making it easy to explore without needing a car. The convenience and charm of the area, combined with the hotel's nostalgic aesthetic, made it the perfect spot for our stay.

Excelente location off S. Congress. Walking distance to shops, food and coffee. Received with a smile and warm welcome. The pool was great—not hot & plenty of shade. Bed was comfy. Decoration was fun! Had a great nights sleep. Didn’t hear any traffic or extra noise.

The Austin Motel was everything my husband and I were hoping for - and more! The decor is super fun and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. They were always ready to answer any questions via text or at the front desk/bodega. The location was also perfect, situated on South Congress near so many cute shops and restaurants, but just over the bridge from downtown. I would recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Austin.

The Austin Motel is consistently great. Rooms are always clean. Staff is super friendly. Pool is perfect. Parking is easy. The location can’t be beat. The Austin Motel is funky in an upscale way. The best rooms are the Kings overlooking the pool. Spacious, private, with a bird’s eye view of South Congress. The pool often has an event on the weekends, so check the calendar.

I cannot properly describe the magic of Austin Motel, (but I'm going to try!) This is our third stay with this property, and every time they go above and beyond in their customer service. We've gotten a handwritten note with each check-in, upgraded rooms just because, and they even left us a few beverages when we stayed for a birthday. The staff is unbelievably kind and attentive, and we will continue to come back year after year.

We booed a day pool pass (through Resort Pass) at the Austin Motel and it was our favorite part of our Austin weekend! The vibe of the motel was just fun. Everywhere you looked you felt like you were immersed in the Austin Motel's red, fun logo, and energy. They really pay attention to all the little things. We went on a Saturday and we were able to book our pass the day before (but they did tell us upon arrival they typically book up quickly and we got lucky). You're able to enjoy the pool all day 10a-10p and they have a full bar right inside the pool. All of the team members were so friendly and welcoming. TIP: If you're not staying at the hotel and book a pool pass, bring your own towel. On the resort pass site, it said towels were first come first served and based on availability but upon arrival, we found out the towels were just for guests. We ended up getting towels but there was a chance we wouldn't. Arrive early! We arrived around 1p and the pool was PACKED! We couldn't find a lounger or place to sit so we had to set our stuff on the ground. We watched and snagged a table once a family left (totally expected for a busy pool in the summer but just a heads up). The have two changing rooms/bathrooms available to pool pass guests and these are convenient, clean, and have everything you'd need. Street noise was never an issue. We thought it would be with the motel being right off Congress but it was quiet and they had music playing. We loved our pool day here and would LOVE to stay here the next time we're in Austin. Great property, great design, great style. Just a great experience.

The Austin Motel is the SOUL of the city! The last bastion of WEIRD that made the city the most sought after location in the WORLD! Smack dab on South Congress the entire vib seems to revolve around the calmness of the Austin Motel! I grew up in Austin so I knew...I knew there's only one place left that captures that groove.

Hopefully you don’t arrive when they are busy as they are not equipped to turnover full vacancy on time for check ins the next day. Several guests including myself waited more than 2 hours past check in time for rooms, so evening plans were ruined as we couldn’t get into our rooms to get ready and have a nap. Also, some rooms do NOT have outlets in the bathroom, so if you need to use electric hair tools you need to hopefully find an outlet close enough to the dressing mirror. Also, they sometimes close the pool for private parties so you need to walk up the street to their sister property to use the pool there. This was all disappointing to deal with after a long day of travelling.