Austin

Austin's budget hotel market thins out fast during SXSW and F1 weekend, so the properties on this list earn their place by holding reasonable rates across more of the calendar year.

All five are 4-star hotels in the downtown grid, so your choice comes down to location and whether you want a rooftop pool or no pool at all.

East Austin has a short list of bookable hotels, so book early if you want one of the 9.2-rated picks.

Each hotel below holds a LEED certification for that specific Austin address, and all three are in the mid-range price tier.

All three hotels hold a verified LEED certification, so the sustainability claim is backed by a third-party audit.

All five properties offer on-site EV charging, but their sustainability credentials range from audited LEED certification to brand-level published metrics, so the tier matters if green credentials are part of your decision.

The 25 properties span nine sub-brands and every major corridor, so the real decision is which neighborhood and tier match your itinerary.

Booking late in Austin can work in your favor outside festival season, but the right neighborhood matters as much as the rate.

Each hotel here carries a specific LEED level, from Certified to Gold, so you can match your green-travel standard to the right property before you book.

Every hotel here has a verified kitchen or kitchenette, so you can cook instead of eating out every night on a month-long trip.

The table covers all 25 of Austin's Marriott-family properties across 12 brands, from downtown to Round Rock, and the cards below show 15 of them.

All five hotels are close enough that you can walk back after last call, so your choice comes down to amenities like a rooftop pool, parking, and pet policy.

The Texas Eagle stops in Austin once a day in each direction, so it pays to stay close enough to walk to the platform.

Two of these hotels are on airport grounds, and the other three are a short taxi ride away.

Three of these hotels are on the same side of Lady Bird Lake as the pool, so you can walk there without crossing the water.

All five hotels are on Austin's east side, within a mile of the trail and a longer walk from Congress Avenue.

All five hotels are under a mile from the platform, but only three are close enough to walk with luggage without a second thought.

Four of the five picks are under 0.7 miles from the arena, so you can skip the rideshare entirely on event nights.

All five picks are walkable to the Red Line, but the mix of boutique independents and chain hotels means the right choice depends on whether you want character or consistency.

All five hotels on this list are under a mile from Q2 Stadium, so you can skip the rideshare queue after the final whistle and walk back.

Every hotel here is within an 8-minute walk of the Capitol grounds, so you can leave the car parked.

North Loop is just north of Hyde Park, and the nearest hotels are on or just off I-35, so a car or rideshare makes reaching the vintage corridor on North Loop Blvd faster than walking.

Fees run from $50 to $125 per stay, two hotels set no weight limit, and only one confirms it takes cats, so the right pick depends on your specific animal.

All five hotels are within a 5-minute walk of the bungalow-bar corridor, so the real decision comes down to star rating, rooftop access, and whether you want a spa or a pool on the roof.