I was passing through for a couple nights on my way to San Antonio and since I knew that the huge SXSW music festival was going on, as well as spring break and St Paddys day weekend, that I would have issues finding a place to stay where the action is so I booked a room here because it had a reasonable rate of 70 dollars. Well I overpaid. Not being used to Austin the motel is 8 miles from East Sixth street so if you have a car you really can't enjoy the Austin nightlife because you have to drive all the way back. The neighborhood surrounding the hotel is sketchy at best as is the clientele as I saw three police cars in the lot when I pulled in after a night on East Sixth. The front desk is friendly enough but the room is another matter. I was put on the fourth floor and as soon as I entered I noticed the red carpet sagging and coming up. The two chairs by the table had arms that were real sticky and finally I spotted a roach while I was preparing my coffee. Bathroom is ok and they have a small help yourself breakfast set up with the basics which most Super 8s do. They also have an outdoor pool and a small fitness room which I didn't use. Stay here only if you can get them to lower the price to under 50 dollars.
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