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Austin Motel

1220 S. Congress St., Austin, TX 78704 (South Austin)
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Austin Motel
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Denton, Texas
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70 reviews 70 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

This 1930s era motor hotel on South Congress is in the heart of the happening SoCo area, surrounded by chic and quirky boutiques, restaurants of all kinds, and clubs. It is convenient for almost all Austin activities -- central but not in the jammed-up downtown traffic that starts just across the lake to the north. The place is simple to... More

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

A step back in time. Very good value & great location, location, location. Rooms kinda small but clean...a step back in time. Even the old tv's. will definitely stay again. Great food trucks and restaurants,

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Huddersfiekd, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

I am a visitor from England and this is my 2nd stay at Austin Motel. I would recommend this to anyone. The motel is located in a convenient part of Austin. The rooms are comfortable and clean and the staff are friendly and obliging. My one recommendation would be to have fridges installed in rooms. I missed this facility as... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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61 reviews 61 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

This is the best located motel in Austin for the Soco district and not that far from 6th Street. It is a room with a bed, tub, TV and no frills. If you want a place to stay to sleep and clean that's about it. The bad is the mattress is like mush no support at all. When we arrived... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

The Austin Motel is the place to stay. It may not have the mod cons of many other hotels but it is the most atmospheric hotel we have stayed at in America. Situated on South Congress Avenue it is ideally located for all that is happening in the South Congress area. The Continental club is over the street. Downtown is... More

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Kittery Point, Maine
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The Austin Motel reminds me of the places at the side of the road in my childhood- park right outside the door of your unit, outside corridor, simple furnishings. But it isn't at the side of the road, it's well located in the South Congress area of Austin with plenty of shopping, restaurants and clubs near by. We found the... More

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Portland, Oregon
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45 reviews 45 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The best feature of this property is the location. The staff were really friendly, helpful, and accommodating as well. The rooms are average at best with no updates since the mid 70's. Anywhere else in the country a motel of this quality would cost you less than half the price, but you're paying to stay on South Congress and be... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

It pains me to give good reviews to places like this because it'll just be harder to get a room next time. Stay here. Be Happy and enjoy Austin. Fun place, great staff, great location, nothing fancy. I'll stay here on every trip back to Austin

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Paris, France
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I stayed here very last minute when moving to Austin for one night. Yes, it's kitsch, yes it's in a cool area of town. But it was not my cup of tea at all. The room was a good size but the bathroom was tiny. The bathroom looked as if it hadn't changed since the 60's and was grotty. I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I found the Austin Motel on Trip Advisor and was thrilled to find a safe, dog friendly motel in such a hip neighborhood. I read other reviews about the noise though I personally wasn't bothered by it. We hung at the Snack Bar in the afternoon for beers al fresco accompanied by our dog, hit Botticelli's outdoor dining and Amy's... More

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Also Known As:
Austin Hotel Austin
Austin Hotel
Austin Motel Texas
Address: 1220 S. Congress St., Austin, TX 78704
Region: United States > Texas > Austin > South Austin
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