The Frances Modern Inn
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The 15 hotels closest to downtown Austin, in the same order as the list above. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| Hotel | Class | From downtown Austin | Pool | Valet parking | Free breakfast | Fitness center | Restaurant | Meeting rooms | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frances Modern Inn | 3-star | 0.9 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (515) |
| Heywood Hotel | 3-star | 1.3 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (74) |
| Frame Hotel - Treehouse | 3-star | 1.4 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (243) |
| Hotel ZaZa Austin | 4-star | 0.3 mi | – | (1,002) | |||||
| Fairmont Austin Gold Experience | 5-star | 0.6 mi | – | – | – | – | – | (689) | |
| The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel | 4-star | 0.1 mi | – | (1,264) | |||||
| Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels | 5-star | 0.5 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (493) |
| Austin Marriott Downtown | 4-star | 0.5 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (1,002) |
| Fairmont Austin | 4-star | 0.7 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (2,422) |
| ROOST Rainey | 4-star | 0.8 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (286) |
| The Carpenter Hotel | 3-star | 1.1 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (1,001) |
| Hotel San Jose | 4-star | 1.4 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (357) |
| Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin | 4-star | 0.1 mi | – | – | (1,053) | ||||
| The Driskill, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt | 4-star | 0.2 mi | – | – | (1,001) | ||||
| Omni Austin Hotel | 4-star | 0.2 mi | – | (1,940) |
What Brings People to Downtown Austin?
These downtown Austin hotels are sorted by distance from the center of downtown, with the nearest properties listed first. The comparison table shows each hotel's distance, class, amenities like free breakfast and parking, and guest ratings. Anyone booking a work trip to Austin can search and book these hotels on Engine, whether for client meetings, events at the Austin Convention Center, or office visits in the downtown core.
Downtown Austin brings together work travel for state government business, client meetings, conventions at the Austin Convention Center, and events at entertainment venues. These hotels put you in the center of the city's offices, courts, and convention district. You can search, compare, and book them on Engine, and for stays of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking.
Frequently asked questions
How does billing work for downtown Austin hotels booked on Engine?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can manage expenses for multiple trips in one place. You have multiple payment options, and there is no membership fee to use the platform.
Can I book hotel rooms for my team staying downtown?
Yes. For stays of 8 rooms or fewer, booking is self-serve on the platform. For 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking.
How far in advance should I book a hotel if there's a convention at the Austin Convention Center?
Book as early as possible when a large event is scheduled downtown. Availability tightens quickly, and waiting can limit your options near the center of the city.
How close are these hotels to the center of downtown?
The hotels on this page are within about a mile and a half of the center of downtown. The list is sorted by distance, with the nearest hotels shown first.
Are these hotels convenient for attending an event at the Austin Convention Center?
Yes, these hotels are near the center of downtown, close to the Austin Convention Center. You can compare location and amenities to find the right fit for your trip.
Why don't you show rates for these hotels?
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