By Isabel Prontes
Highland Mall is a shopping center located in
Austin, Texas. The mall has many shopping and dining options. Some of the stores that are within Highland Mall include the Gap, Aeropostale, Dillard's, Nine West, Victoria's Secret and Payless Shoe Source. The mall has a large food court, which includes food establishments like Villa Pizza and Suki Hana Japan. For those planning to visit the Highland Mall, there are several 4-star hotels that are nearby.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Austin Central
Fairfield Inn and Suites Austin Central is a Marriott accommodation that is about half a mile away from Highland Mall. The hotel has a vibrant and bright atmosphere. The guest rooms and suites are large and come with features like cable television (complete with HBO), free high-speed wireless Internet access, blow dryer, refrigerator, microwave, large work desk, iron and ironing board. The hotel consists of 45 rooms and 18 spacious suites. It has a business facility, automated teller, free Continental breakfast and coffee, coin laundry, dry cleaning and security safe.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Austin Central
959 Reinli St.
Austin, Texas 78751
(512) 302-5550
www.marriott.com
Radisson Hotel Austin North
The Radisson Hotel Austin North is a short walk away from the Highland Mall. It is also near Bob Bullock History Museum and the State Capitol Complex. The hotel has 188 attractive guest rooms and suites, all of which come with relaxing Sleep Number bedding, free wireless high-speed Internet access, complimentary newspaper delivery, and cable television (with Pay-Per-View). The hotel has an on-site restaurant, lounge, exercise center, 24-hour business facility and swimming pool.
Radisson Hotel Austin North
6000 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, Texas 78752
(800) 333-3333 (toll free)
www.radisson.com
Sheraton Austin Hotel
The Sheraton Austin Hotel is located in the midst of the city, right by the University of Texas. The hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive to the Highland Mall. The atmosphere of the Sheraton Austin is elegant and sophisticated. Some of the features of the hotel include a large event/meeting space (more than 17,000 square feet), free 24-hour exercise center, baggage storage, currency exchange, automated teller, 24-hour reception, gift shop, 24-hour business facility, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, guest laundry and newsstand.
Sheraton Austin Hotel
701 E. 11th St.
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-1111
www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton
Radisson Hotel and Suites Austin - Town Lake
The Radisson Hotel and Suites Austin - Town Lake is in downtown Austin. The hotel is situated by the lake. Some of the amenities available at this hotel include an on-site T.G.I. Friday's restaurant, Starbucks coffee shop, outdoor pool, sundecks, business facility, free newspaper, exercise center (complete with cardio equipment and weight training), and wireless high-speed Internet access. The hotel offers 413 spacious guest rooms and suites.
Radisson Hotel and Suites Austin - Town Lake
111 Cesar Chavez at Congress
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-9611
www.radisson.com
Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center
The Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center is a Marriott hotel that has a convenient location just adjacent to the Austin Convention Center. It also is a short walk to bustling 6th Street, the State Capitol and the University of Texas. The hotel is entirely non-smoking and has features such as a large event/meeting space (with more than 6,600 square feet), sports bar, full service restaurant, business center, automated teller, coin laundry, dry cleaning, security safe and free coffee in the lobby. The hotel has 270 guest rooms in total.
Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center
300 E. 4th St.
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 236-8008
www.marriott.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
