Omni Austin Hotel

700 San Jacinto Blvd at 8th Street

Austin, TX US

Rating: 4

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.

Room Information

General Information

14 Floors. Total number of guestrooms: 375 Jacuzzi jets in2 Bedroom Suites Available on request: ADA Accessible rooms, cribs, refrigerator -additional fee applicable, rollaway -additional fee applicable.Restrictions: Rollaways not allowed in rooms with 2 double beds. *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, a LCD TV and natural lighting. 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 room and all rooms 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.

Directions

Austin Bergstrom International Airport

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.

Dallas: N

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

San Antonio: S

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.

290 W: E

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.

Hwy 71W

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.

Loop 1 S

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.

Loop 1 N

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.

Restaurants

Ancho's

6:30am-10:00pm

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

6:00am-12:00 midnight

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 Friday, 7:00am-11:00pm Saturday and Sunday.

Room Service

Room Service: 24 Hours Daily

Area Attractions

Cultural/Entertainment

* 6th Street (1 Block) * Austin Music Hall (9 Blocks) * Barton Springs (2 Miles) * Bob Bullock History Museum (1 Mile) * Congress Avenue Bridge (7 Blocks) * Convention Center (3 Blocks) * Erwin Center (1.5 Mile) * Governor's Mansion (5 Blocks) * Lady Bird Johnson Center (12 Miles) * Laguna Gloria Art Museum (1.5 Miles) * LBJ Library (2 Miles) * Mt. Bonnell (8 Miles) * Paramount Theatre (1 Block) * State Capitol (6 Blocks) * State Theatre (1 Block) * 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) * Ruth Chris Steakhouse (2 Blocks) * Threadgills (1 Mile) * Warehouse District (4 Blocks)

Shopping

* Barton Creek Mall (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) * The Domain (14 Miles) Whole Foods (1 Mile)

Sports Venues

* Dell Diamond (22 Miles)* DRK Texas Memorial Stadium (1.5 Miles) * Disch Falk Field (3 Miles) * Erwin Center (1.5 Miles)

Universities

* Austin Community College (4 Miles) * Huston-Tillotson University (1.5 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)* Accenture (4 Miles) * Advanced Micro Devices (6 Miles) * Sema-Tech (6 Miles) * IBM (11 Miles)* Dell (20 Miles)* Texas Instruments (20 Miles)

Recreation

Health Club

5:00am-11:00pm

Located on top floor of hotel. Hours: 5:00am-11:00pm daily. Equipment includes: Elliptical Equiptmetn, Lifecycles; Stairmaster; treadmill; dry 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.

Meeting Facilities

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.