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    Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

    3.5 (179 reviews)
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    The view from the 24th floor bed was outstanding.
    Ashley K.

    Yuppie Hostel. You are paying for "vibe" and location, and that is all. Know that going in. If that's what you want you will be very happy. Pros: the location is stellar, view is outstanding and if you are young and/or hip you will enjoy the bar very much. The room decor was modern and inoffensive and everything was very clean. Cons: This hotel is what happens if you give Motel 6 money. There is a veneer of luxury while actually giving you budget. Very small room with very poor air conditioner. 2 beds, 1 desk chair, 1 desk, 1 bench, 1 TV. Cheap mattress, twin sized comforter on queen sized bed sandwiched between 2 thin queen sheets. Cheap vinyl pull down window shades, one of ours had been torn badly and had a gaping hole. Walk in shower with wall mounted shampoo and body wash behind sliding barn door. Light for the water closet was next to the front door and not accessible inside the actual water closet. One light for entire bathroom area meant lighting up the whole room to use the toilet in the night. Door opens directly into bathroom vanity and dressing area. Entire bathroom area is designed to be hosed down quickly exactly like a Motel 6. Refrigerator and coffee station in bathroom area. Gross. No room service available despite touting on-site dining. No complimentary breakfast. Hotel guests are not given priority access to onsite dining. No microwave in room. No lobby of any kind. Check in desk is pushed into the bar on the second floor. Valet parking was $65 per day. It was also slow, but the roads were closed due to the Texas Book Festival so we were warned about that. Bell Services held our bags on the last day, but required us to walk into the luggage storage closet to find our own bags while they stood in the doorway. We did not use maid service.

    Elevators for Check-in
    Gary W.

    After searching for various hotels that offered the convivence of a central location to visit family, decent price and walkability to explore the surrounding area I chose Aloft. The main basis were location and wanted to stay at a hotel that was away from the noise of 6th Street hotel but still near to the atmosphere and had a vibrant vibe. What is the saying about "First Impressions?" After navigating the narrowing 6th street and cornering Congress Ave to 7th Ave the Valet situation was a bit confusing. Their were two different companies at the same station with two valets in different uniforms. I park at the valet, get out with luggage in hand, no one comes to greet me so I stroll over to the valet station which at this time is maintained by only oner person at the moment. Let's just say they were very nonchalant even when asked about how to check in to the hotel. (There is a coffee shop on the first floor and check in is located on the second floor). Once you exit the elevator the reservation desk is literally ten steps away then Bam, right in your face!(odd/unique??) The room view was the best take away from this staycation. The second best was LOCATION. The decor is modern and the W/C is ingeniously hidden by a small corner and sliding door so if it has been a long night I highly recommend using your phone light before attempting the obstacle course to the W/C otherwise you might be in for a sudden stop in motion accompanied by a loud bang. For the price, I thought they would at least had a continental breakfast and I did not agree with the automatic valet charge for lackluster performance.

    Room view from the 24th floor - pic taken 08/05/2023
    Rebecca R.

    My hubby and I did a 1 night "staycation" at this Aloft Austin Downtown location on Saturday, 08/05/2023 & we really enjoyed our stay & would definitely recommend this location. We had no complaints about noise, or cleanliness w/ our room, and we received awesome customer service from the front desk when we arrived and checked out. We had a great view overlooking downtown from our hotel room that was located on the 24th floor. Our bed was comfortable & room as a really good size, complete w/ a mini fridge, full-size mirror, tv, & small desk. This hotel location is conveniently located near Congress so we were able to catch a Lyft (low cost) back to the hotel after eating at Magnolias Cafe and then watched the bats from the Congress Bridge at sunset. Later in the evening, we then walked the very short distance over to Speakeasy Austin for some live music and drinks. This Aloft hotel location is also located very close to the Austin Capital building & many other local attractions. Fyi- no self-parking at this location and only valet parking is available (to be expected since our Austin parking situation sucks big hairy toes;). The only "slight hiccup" that we had during our stay was the mini fridge in our room was leaking water that caused a puddle of water to form right by the sink in the room. As a "quick fix", I just put a towel down so we wouldn't accidentally slip on the water. I did mention this issue to the front desk when we checked out so the issue could be resolved for the next guests & I really appreciated the customer service received from all of the hotel staff that I spoke w/. I will for sure be a returning guest! Till next time, Rebecca

    Birthday surprise!
    Mojica A.

    Let me start by saying that I was assisted by Manager Mr. Tenzin and front desk agent Ms. Jazzie, and wow they are so very wonderful! I stayed for my birthday and they made my stay so incredibly special with a handwritten note left in my room. The property is so beautiful and the view from our room was breathtaking. Will absolutely be returning very soon!

    Room 3001, double queen.
    John M.

    This Marriott property is the assigned go-to hotel for my company in Austin, and as I was in town for corporate meeting I had the chance to check out the Aloft. Initial impression was that it's a hip and clean establishment, and is conveniently located in the heart of the thriving Congress Avenue activity. My room (living area photo included) was clean and spacious, and the bathroom area was well stocked with plenty of towels. The water pressure in the shower was slightly less than impressive, but certainly not a reason to skip staying here. The onsite coffee counter, bar and restaurant are very convenient, though with so many options nearby the hotel you certainly aren't tied to those. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay, and wouldn't hesitate to make a return visit.

    Drybar shampoo, conditioner, and body wash was a hit for me!
    Ashley H.

    I was throughly impressed with this hotel. The room was spacious and had all the amenities we needed, a refrigerator and great shampoo and conditioner! The room was very modernize and not your traditional bathroom. They also had the option to borrow cowboy boots which was really cool. There was a nice little pastry/coffee shop on the first level and also a sit down breakfast place called Caroline as well as a bar on the 2nd floor. The only thing about this hotel is that they do not have a pool, although they did have a gym. The staff were nice and friendly and were quick to answer the phones and deliver fresh towels into our room. The valet/bell people were attentive and helped with our baggage. Thank you for a nice stay!

    Sam P.

    I was really impressed with this hotel and I think I will just stay here on future Austin trips as they room was large, with great views and a great location. The room is a typical Aloft room - modern basic no frills furniture, large TV with tones of channels, Big airy bright bathroom area with Dry Bar Amenities, small fridge and best of all - instead of terrible curtains that do not meet in the middle that all hotels seem to have - this has black out blinds and no awful clock radio - cue a dark room that is perfect for sleep !! Also great about this hotel - amazing places to eat! It has a restaurant downstairs with incredible food, a great coffee bar that was fantastic for breakfast with good coffee and a rather amazing vegan granola bar, and a second level bar as well as a small store for basic snacks ! Everything I need in one place ! Loved it ! They have valet parking for $52 a day which is about standard for this city and it was quick and easy to use! This will be my new go to! Prefer it over the regular Marriott as it's cheaper with bigger rooms , better restaurants and better location !

    The view from our 26th floor room "city view" that faces 6th street
    Kelley H.

    I really enjoyed my stay here! Conveniently located off congress and 7th street- with 6 street being right next to it. Everything was within walking distance. I was able to easily pull in- give my keys to the valet. The first floor is a restaurant and coffee bar- "Caroline's". You check in on the 2nd floor- easy process and really nice staff members. Our room was on the 26th floor- super clean and we had a great view of the city.

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