“Really- It's not that bad”
A friend of mine and myself stayed here for a total of 5 nights. It's really not a bad place at all. In other words, I have paid a lot more and got a lot less. The room was clean and comfortable. Sure there are some things that you notice on an aging motel- but you can deal with it just fine. The air conditioning worked, so did the hot water- The key card at the door was a little tricky, but not impossible. Room service was prompt and quick, and the staff was friendly. Very close to the police department, Capitol, and a short walk day or night to 6th street activities. Cab ride back is about 5 bucks, if you have a few too many, or are uncomfortable walking at night. East of the 35 starts looking a little trashy, but Austin is rated the 3rd safest city in the U.S. Weekdays are very mellow, and rooms are aplenty- the weekends are packed, but the crowd seemed nice, and they supplement the weekend with an armed security patrol for peace of mind. I recommend this hotel. It was just fine.