DOUBLETREE BY HILTON AUSTIN-UNIVERSITY AREA, Austin

The hotel is located directly off I-35, providing easy car access north and south through Austin. Popular points of interest within a 15-minute walk include the Moody Center, Frank Erwin Center, and the University of Texas campus. The walk to the Moody Center is flat and safe, though some paths have uphill sections that can be challenging for those with reduced mobility. The downtown city centre is a short Uber or car ride away. Nearby, a food truck park is a 10-15 minute walk or a quick drive. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 12 km from the hotel.

Each guest room is equipped with air conditioning, heating, a work desk, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. A mini-fridge is standard in every room. While no in-room microwaves are provided, guests may request one from the front desk, and a communal microwave is available near the lobby. Basic toiletries are supplied. Room types include standard rooms with city views, quadruple rooms sleeping up to four with a flat-screen TV, and accessible rooms featuring visual notifications, extra space, and a bathroom with grab bars. Rooms on the side facing the interstate can experience continuous traffic noise, so light sleepers may want to request a room on the quieter side of the building. Room size is generally spacious and comfortable.

The Bistro Restaurant serves American cuisine with a bar and lounge area, open for breakfast (Monday-Friday 6:00-9:00, Saturday-Sunday 7:00-10:00) and dinner (Monday-Sunday 17:00-22:00). Breakfast is available as a full buffet at an additional charge, currently around $24 per person, with options including hot items. A separate snack bar and a minimarket on site offer grab-and-go items throughout the day. The bar serves beer and wine and is open most evenings. For those wanting something different, a nearby food truck park is within a short walk or drive.

The outdoor swimming pool is open year-round (daily from 10:00 to 20:00). It is an unheated pool surrounded by trees, and the water temperature tends to be cool, with the pool located under a cover of trees. A fence surrounds the pool area, and sun loungers are provided. The fitness centre is free to use and offers basic equipment. For those seeking more activity, a golf course and water sports facilities are available within 3 km for an additional charge.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/check-out and can store luggage. A business centre with meeting/banquet facilities is available, and newspapers are supplied. On-site parking is private and costs $38 per day; accessible parking spaces are available. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered for a fee. Daily housekeeping is provided, but housekeeping may not be available at all times of day. Safety deposit boxes are available at the front desk. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with features including an emergency cord in the bathroom, lower bathroom sink, toilet with grab rails, and visual aids (Braille). The minimum age to book is 18.