Fodor's Expert Review Habitat Suites
500 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Austin, Texas, 78752, USA
Native plants and old-growth trees surround this environmentally friendly lodging that feels more like an apartment complex than a budget hotel. A member of the Green Hotels Association, it's won a number of awards for sustainability. The outdoor pool, surrounded by landscaped greenery, is sanitized with a bleach-free salt generator, solar panels are affixed to the roof, and the breakfast buffet features organic, macrobiotic selections. Suites are roomy one-bedroom apartments with full kitchens; most have fireplaces.
PROS
- free breakfast and evening cocktail receptions
- peaceful location
- eco-friendly ethos
CONS
- low-quality furniture
- outdated interiors and appliances
- not a pedestrian-friendly location
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast