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Ancho's Restaurant
700 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-3700
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3.5 star rating based on 38 reviews
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14 Floors. Total number of guestrooms: 375 Jacuzzi jets in2 Bedroom Suites Available on request: ADA Accessible rooms, cribs, refrigerator -additional fee applicable, rollaway -additional fee applicable.Restrictions: Rollaways not allowed in rooms with 2 double beds. *US government fire and safety approved
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The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is located in the downtown business district, one block from the 6th street entertainment district, 6 blocks away from the capitol complex and convention center. Easily accessible to Zilker Park, Highland Lakes and LBJ ranch, the hotel sits on previous site of the original governor's mansion. The hotel sits at a 45 degree angle with an office building, and the two... more
Posted by discoverourtown on March 01, 2009

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Location.The Omni Austin Downtown is located within blocks of theaters, restaurants, museums and the
Texas State Capital in Austin, Texas. The high energy nightspots, eclectic boutiques and live music
venues of 6th Street and the Warehouse entertainment district are within four blocks. Families
touring college campuses will find the University of Texas, Concordia University and St. Edward's... more
Posted by ian.com on July 04, 2008

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Location.The Omni Austin Downtown is ideally located within blocks of theaters, restaurants, museums and the Texas State Capital in Austin, Texas. The high-energy nightspots, eclectic boutiques and live music venues of 6th Street and the Warehouse entertainment district are within four blocks. Families touring college campuses will find the University of Texas, Concordia University and St.... more
Posted by hotelscom on June 08, 2008

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The hotel's restaurant, Ancho's, serves Southwestern and Mexican fare. The cocktail lounge provides an ideal spot for people-watching.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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The hotel offers several romantic packages, including the Weekend Getaway for Two that provides champagne, truffles and breakfast for $350.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

The Extras

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Children receive a gift bag with toys and candy. Games and other goodies are also available to keep kiddos happy.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Staying on the 13th and 14th floors, known as the Omni Club, gets you a free breakfast and happy hour.
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Local favorite offers sweeping downtown views and luxury accommodations for business or pleasure.

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In Short Most famous for the glass atrium that allows glimpses of the city while letting in all that Texas sunshine, the Omni building houses both the hotel and business offices, making for a bustling lobby area. There are 375 guest rooms, including 18 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom executive suites, which have full kitchens and washers and dryers. There are 16 meeting rooms with... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 09, 2006)

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The Bottom Line: Rooftop pool and downtown location attract families and individual travelers. What's Special About the Omni Austin: Location in downtown Austin very convenient to the convention center and the State Capital. Complimentary wireless Internet in guest rooms. Rooftop, stainless steel swimming pool and whirlpool. The hike and bike trails of Town Lake are a short walk away, and... more
Posted by abouthotels on July 10, 2007

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Part of the posh Austin Center office and retail complex, the Omni's spectacular 200-foot rise of sun-struck glass and steel leaves you feeling simultaneously dwarfed and exhilarated. Rooms are far less overwhelming -- they're not especially large, and ceilings tend to be low. But they're attractive enough, in a bland contemporary way, and well equipped. If you need to hole up for a while and... more
Posted by frommers on May 25, 2007

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BEwARE OF THIS HOTEL

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I frequent Austin for weekend getaways and chose the Omni for the first time, as I got a great rate on Hotwire. First I will say the rooms were small but nice. The housekeeping was very friendly, as were the bellhops. However, the first night I came back to lobby after a night out with friends. I am in my 30s, and not some college kid cruising in drunk from 6th street. Long story short, a... more
Posted by jennydallas on July 09, 2009

Great cocktails excellent dinner

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The restaurant is very quiet which can be a great thing in the downtown area, sometimes you just need to get away. The service was not hurried, the food was excellent as were the cocktails with a small but intriguing wine list. A nice escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Austin.

Pros

+ excellent food with cocktails that compliment

Cons

- very quiet, you may be the only one dining
Posted by AllenUT on June 04, 2009

Omni Austin Hotel by Donald L. at InsiderPages

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The OAH was a very nice hotel. I liked the open bar on the main floor. The rooms were better than most and I liked the location. I don't know if I would take my family there, but for a business traveler like myself I thought it was pretty good.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 01, 2008)

Avoid weekends and 6th Street drunks

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This place may work for weekday business, but avoid it at all costs on weekends with families. This very sterile business hotel is located a block or two from the famous/infamous 6th Street party scene. The guests reminded me of what you'd see in a Las Vegas casino: loud, boisterous and inappropriate.

Our daughter was accosted by a drunk on the way back to her room with a pizza. The price of... more
Posted by chefescoffier on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 23, 2008)

Highly recommended

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This is a great hotel to stay in. It is central to everything downtown. We used it to house our out of town wedding guests. The hotel assigned a coordinator for the rooms, and set up a great rate. They gave us a 3 room suite for free for booking the rooms with them, and a free night to use at a later date. The hotel is fun and relaxed, with attentive staff. Rooms are standard, but the rooftop... more
Posted by gaelpride on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 04, 2006)

Best Concierge Staff

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We've sayed at the omni a bunch. The staff on the concierge lounge are super. Happy hour nice. New chef is very talented. Maid service right on point. Rooms are quite nice for a city hotel. Great facilities.

Pros

+ Concierge, Roof top pool, Great new chef

Cons

- other hotel staff will seen sub par after staying at the Omni
Posted by fbyrne on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 27, 2006)

Loved it!

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Very friendly and helpful staff, they have a pretty well stocked gym. You can even have a treadmill delivered to your room as well as a "Get Fit Kit". Take great care in accomodating travelers...breakfast was delivered to my room as requested on the card; no one ever disturbed me...they just knocked and left it there. If you're a Starwood member, you receive 2 complimentary beverages and... more
Posted by newjerseydiva on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 11, 2006)

We had our wedding here

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We had our wedding at the Omni, and it was fabulous. Our guests were treated well, and the rooms were great. We loved the location because we could walk to sixth street and the capitol. We were given a complimentary suite. I still get compliments on the food that we served at our wedding. Everyone says that its the best wedding food they've ever had. We served steak, and everyone was... more
Posted by spacecitygirl on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 04, 2006)

Not bad, rooms are more 3 star

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Purchased the hotel room on priceline... Searched for 4 star hotels. would have We prefer the Hilton. They had a hard time finding us a king size bed, but they eventually found one. They were going to upgrade us.

The rooms look very basic. Comfortable enough, just very standard.

The one part that freaked us out was that there was a ghost in the room. FYI - Room 506 is haunted.
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Posted by laurenleigh on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 05, 2006)

Best...service...ever

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My wife and I just got back from our weekend stay in Austin. I've never seen service like this at any hotel. The check-in was quick. The bellhop was knowledgable and courteous. The room was spacious and very clean. Tip: ask for an even numbered room (better view). It rained a little so we didn't get to take advantage of the roof-top pool and jacuzzi, but I'd definately recommend it. ... more
Posted by timhinson on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 30, 2006)

Omni Austin Hotel by george a. at InsiderPages

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For the money, I was expecting this hotel to be better. I could not get any sleep during the night because it was just SO LOUD. They should really think about soundproofing the walls! You should only think about staying here if you plan on going out at night. My favorite part of this hotel was the staff, they were friendly and courteous. Service here was terrific. Parking was expensive! Im not... more
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 18, 2005)

A nice stay

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Recently I was came to Austin for a wedding and basically went with what I found to be a decent deal on the internet. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the deal I got was very enjoyable. The rooms were clean, the staff professional, and the service was great. I will be back for sure if I ever return to the Omni.
Posted by timtest100 on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 23, 2005)

Loved it!

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We stayed at the Omni in September of this year. I am currently planning a trip back. The pool is beautiful, the staff is very helpful, and the elevators are great! I do not have one complaint about this hotel, would recommend it to everyone I know.

Pros

+ Helpful staff, Great Location
Posted by kar910 on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 04, 2005)

Great glass elevators

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I like riding the glass elevators to the rooftop pool and hot tub. At night, the view from the hot tub is romantic (bring a bottle of wine) and depending on when you go, it isn't too crowded. The lobby has shops and a restaurant (a tad over-priced). The staff has always been very nice and helpful.
Posted by nathanstull_citysearch on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 10, 2002)

Looking for a place to stay downtown?

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The glass elevators are featured in the locally filmed "Spy Kids". Also, the pool on the roof affords you a view of most of Austin.

Pros

+ central location

Cons

- the paintings
Posted by AndreaLoera_Citysearch on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 16, 2002)

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We had a Sat. night stay. On Sunday morning about 9:20 the maids started banging on doors and were yelling at each other up and down the hall. Everytime a door opened or closed in the hall, our door rattled. Construction was going on in the hotel and they started hammering about 10:00. During the week for business travelers these times may be acceptable but not on the weekends. We were very... more
Posted by jill H on May 04, 2008

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I was looking for nice hotel near all the fun on 6th street in Austin and I found it. Our stay on the newly remodeled 11th floor was the THE most comfortable of our week tour of Texas. See you again the next time I am in Austin. ... more
Posted by Diane S on April 30, 2008

Our Favorite

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The Omni Hotel * 700 San Jacinto at 8th Street * Austin, Texas 78701 * Phone: (512) 476-3700, Fax: (512) 397-4888 An elegant riche hotel in the heart of downtown Austin in the famous Omniplex building. Within walking distance from the convention center, 6th street, Red River, and Austin's famous nighttime activities. The staff was friendly and eager to please. But the hotel is definitely... more
Posted by leafmcgowan on March 21, 2008

Convenient Omni in the Middle of Austin

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Omni Austin Downtown is in the heart of Austin. It is about 17 floors with 2 towers. It is eye candy when you walk in. The Elevators face inwards to see the interior of the hotel. The staff is great, the rooms are good, not quite upgraded as other 4-5 star hotels but good enough! Be sure to sign up... more
Posted by cchivian on March 12, 2008

LOUD - don't stay here

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Don't get an exterior wall room. The Austin 6th Street night clubs are very LOUD and the hotel will not tell you about it. It is worse on a Saturday night when the drunks are all out yelling. In addition, there is a police station, a fire station, a EMS station and a Salvation Army all within a few blocks... more
Posted by poncho525 on March 01, 2008

Paying for a great location

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I stayed at the Omni for a week on a business trip. I wouldn't be able to stay there for that long on my budget so it was a treat. First the location was perfect for me. I'd wake up take the elevator to the ground floor, walk across the lobby and take another elevator up to one of the... more
Posted by BKuba on February 25, 2008

Lots of fun

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My boyfriend and I stayed at the Omni for 2 nights last Dec. on a trip to see Duran Duran in concert. The room was spotless and the bathroom, bare but clean. Location is perfect, and the view from the room was interesting. The food in the main lobby diner was delicious, and food ordered from the bar was great... more
Posted by beatrixkyddo on February 16, 2008

pretty noisy

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Got a room for $95 all in on priceline , otherwise would be looking for refund. Location good for tourist stuff, room average, lobby looked nice but dated. No real contact with any staff. Did not have any hassle coming in and out as other people have mentioned. Night-time brings out the noise. Not only did we have drunk people... more
Posted by henrik2005 on January 28, 2008

Not a 4 star hotel

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I have stayed at this hotel 3 or 4 times now, and just want to warn the fellow consumer that although many sites list it as a 4-star hotel, it most certainly is not. Also, be ready to get nickeled and dimed for silly fees that other upscale hotels in downtown Austin do not charge for. The location is superb.... more
Posted by sandyvespa on January 26, 2008

Omni, the party hotel

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The Omni has such a great name and reputation, but as we later found out, this Austin Omni is a party hotel on the weekends. It is located so close to 6th street, that not only do visitors and family stay there, but drunken college kids who all cram into a room to split the cost also stay there, too.... more
Posted by redtexas on January 22, 2008

Disappointed in the Omni

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I recently stayed at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. My son is attending the University of Texas and this is one of the many properties we have stayed at in Downtown Austin. Overall, I was disappointed in this hotel. On a positive note, the service is exemplary, the lobby is beautiful and the flavored waters are a nice touch, the... more
Posted by graye on January 22, 2008

Eh. Nothing special

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We stayed here in January and it was just average. The decor was nonexistent (which I don't really care about but it was just so bare), we didn't have washcloths the first day, one elevator was out of service and the others were SLOW. The second day the housekeeper didn't replace all of the bath items and left both decaf... more
Posted by paisleyduke on January 21, 2008

Nice, hotel, not fabulous

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Stayed at the Omni for 2 nights. The hotel is getting a little worn, but it is still nice. The bed was fairly comfortable. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I would rate that as their best quality. The elevators are very slow. The walls are pretty thin so we did have some late night noise. I would rate... more
Posted by SusanSwartz on January 20, 2008

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I stay at the Omni Austin hotel every two years for three or four nights. They treat me excellent and I will keep returning. They are excellent in everything except food.
Posted by 71 year old man with a luxury budget on June 18, 2007

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The hotel was beautiful. I was given an upgrade. The service and the food were fabulous. The staff met my needs and they were very attentive.

This hotel made me feel entertained: There was a special celebrity poker game in the lobby. I got to see and speak to a number of famous people.
Posted by 46 year old woman with a luxury budget on June 15, 2007

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My stay at the Omni hotel was fine. As a long time user of their hotel chain I always look to stay with their chain. Their customer service is top notch and their hotels are exceptional in design and comfort.
Posted by 39 year old man with a moderate budget on April 27, 2007

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I practically lived here for the past month, and it was overall a great experience. On two separate occasions, I got a certificate for a free weekend stay along with a plate of fruit and crackers and a free in-room movie.
Posted by 28 year old man with a moderate budget on April 15, 2007

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The staff was great, the rooms were clean and the pool on top had a great view.

This hotel made me feel welcome: The staff is extremely friendly and willing to help.
Posted by 52 year old man with a moderate budget on April 13, 2007

Amenities for Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, Austin - Yahoo! Travel

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Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is located approximately seven miles from Austin International Airport in the heart of downtown Austin. This hotel has a 20-story glass atrium with shops and services, heated rooftop pool and whirlpool, fitness center with sauna, and meeting facilities. Services include concierge... more
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Omni Austin Downtown | Austin Hotels | Fodor's Online Travel Guide

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Youll feel like youre living large the moment you enter the soaring granite-and-glass atrium lobby of this bustling hotel. Choose a room with an atrium view and you can spy on diners, bar patrons, and scurrying business people down below. If you prefer a more... more
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From JohnReeves : Party Hotel + Thin Walls = Miserable Night's Sleep. Maybe I'm getting old and fussy, but being awakened repeatedly by drunken sorority girls yelling and slamming doors after 2 am is not acceptable. Yes, it was a Saturday night, and yes, this hotel is walking distance of the bars on 6th street, but I still expect to be able to get a few hours of sleep. Will try the Hilton next... more
Posted by JohnReeves on September 30, 2006

Best Concierge Staff

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We've sayed at the omni a bunch. The staff on the concierge lounge are super. Happy hour nice. New chef is very talented. Maid service right on point. Rooms are quite nice for a city hotel. Great facilities.
Posted by fbyrne on September 27, 2006

Local favorite offers sweeping downtown views and luxury accommodations for business or pleasure.

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In ShortMost famous for the glass atrium that allows glimpses of the city while letting in all that Texas sunshine, the Omni building houses both the hotel and business offices, making for a bustling lobby area. There are 375 guest rooms, including 18 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom executive suites, which have full kitchens and washers and dryers. There are 16 meeting rooms with Internet... more
Posted by by Contributor on July 09, 2006

Not bad, rooms are more 3 star

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Purchased the hotel room on priceline... Searched for 4 star hotels. would have We prefer the Hilton. They had a hard time finding us a king size bed, but they eventually found one. They were going to upgrade us.
Posted by laurenleigh on February 05, 2006

Loved it!

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We stayed at the Omni in September of this year. I am currently planning a trip back. The pool is beautiful, the staff is very helpful, and the elevators are great! I do not have one complaint about this hotel, would recommend it to everyone I know.
Posted by kar910 on October 04, 2005

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From Tracy : This was a FABULOUS hotel! It just goes to show you that an organization can respect the environment without charging an arm and a leg and STILL turn a profit. It was one of the most enjoyable stays I have ever had in Austin. The staff was wonderful and truly believed in the mission of the business.

Not only do I recommend this hotel, I urge travelers to actively seek out... more
Posted by Tracy on February 28, 2005

Looking for a place to stay downtown?

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The glass elevators are featured in the locally filmed "Spy Kids". Also, the pool on the roof affords you a view of most of Austin.
Posted by AndreaLoera_Citysearch on May 16, 2002
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