By Wanda Siemer
4-Star Hotels Near East 6th Street
The East 6th street area of
Austin, Texas, is the hot spot for nightlife-loving people who enjoy listening to live music, eating seafood, Tex-Mex, barbecue or Cajun cuisine at trendy restaurants, or dancing the night away. The East 6th Street area is cordoned off regularly on Thursday through Saturday nights so that visitors can walk along and sample all the varieties of live music and take in the party atmosphere. The area is dotted with 4-star hotels only a few blocks walk from East 6th Street.
The Driskill Hotel
The Driskill Hotel has been a mainstay of the downtown Austin skyline since 1866. It is an active member of Historic Hotels of America. Renovated in 1999, this hotel has many upscale amenities. Guest can enjoy around-the-clock concierge service, stocked in-room mini bars and luxurious bedding. Many of the well-known live music venues are within walking distance, including Stubbs, the Austin Music Hall, the Austin City Limits Studio, La Zona Rosa and Antone's.
Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 474-5911
The Hilton Austin
The Hilton Austin is conveniently located only a block away from East 6th Street. Guest rooms include pillow-top mattresses, complimentary Crabtree and Evelyn bathroom amenities and comfy 250-thread-count bed linens. This hotel also offers an on-site spa to get you ready for your night out or iron out all the muscle fatigue you incur walking up and down 6th Street.
The Hilton Austin
500 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 482-8000
The Omni Austin Hotel
Although the Omni Austin Hotel is located in the heart of the Austin business district, it is geared for fun. Amenities include LCD TVs, wireless Internet and wake-up service. Guest rooms with a Jacuzzi jet tub are available--call ahead. These rooms were voted as having "The Best View From a Hot Tub" by the Austin Chronicle.
The Omni Austin Hotel
700 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-3700
About the Author:
Wanda Siemer is a full-time freelance writer. Prior to freelancing, Siemer was employed for five years as a computer tech contractor and four years as a graphic artist. She holds an associates degree in business administration.
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