The State of Texas has a long and rich history, having flown six flags over its course: Spain France, Mexico the Republic of Texas, the confederate states, and the United States of America.The early settlers brought with them foods of their homelands, in addition to incorporating native ingredients found in the Lone Star State. These original dishes formed the basis of an ever-evolving "Texas Cuisine ...
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Posted by restaurant.com
on February 08, 2008, (Edited February 11, 2008)
The Italian Inn is an institution in the history of Fort Worth. As the original home of the Singing Waiters and with its private dining booths, it has been the ultimate dinner date ever since it opened in 1967.
Location. Located 11 miles northwest of downtown Austin, Texas, the Renaissance Austin Hotel is adjacent to The Arboretum Shopping Mall and across from the Great Hills Market. Austin's Great Hills Trail is one mile from the property. The University of Texas at Austin is 10 miles away. The Texas State Capitol, Austin Convention Center and 6th Street entertainment is 11 miles from the hotel. Hotel ...
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The hotel takes full advantage of the surrounding natural beauty. Out back, guests will discover a beautiful 1.5-acre lake. The jogging and walking paths are lined with stately oaks.
In Short Like other 1980s icons that retain their appeal, Tangerines--an upscale, not to mention large-scale, disco within the Renaissance Hotel--cranks out recently nostalgic tunes, such as Cameo or Flock of Seagulls, for a diverse clientele of white-collar hotel guests (think footloose trade-show attendees), locals and dance fans. But the bulk of the crowd are 30-something couples or co ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 03, 2008, (Edited January 26, 2007)
In Short This hotel is a cornerstone of the Arboretum, an upscale collection of specialty boutiques and restaurants. While it's a popular destination for die-hard shoppers, it's also ideal for those seeking a retreat. With more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space, this hotel also attracts corporations and wedding parties. The expansive atrium never seems crowded, however. The large, ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 03, 2008, (Edited July 10, 2006)
The Bottom Line: Weekends are best for independent travelers to enjoy the recreational and relaxation options here. What's Special About the Renaissance Austin: Luxury hotel with excellent service in northwest Austin. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Checkout time is 1 p.m., and self-parking is free. Pets are allowed. There are quite a few restaurants and shops within walking distance. Guest ...
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We enjoyed our stay at the Renaissance. The Hotel employees were very hospitable and the beds were very comfortable. We also enjoyed having a Starbucks right below us! We would stay there again. ...
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Hotel service was so good, and we did like how the front office employee apologized that there might be some noise during the night as they were having a prom on the one night we stayed in there. Hotel location was excellent, and the view from our room was very relaxing. ...
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I stayed there for several months and had constant problems with my bill, my laundry (lost, broken buttons, late delivery, etc). My bathroom flooded on more than one occassion and seeped into the carpet and the staff was very slow to fix the problem. The hotel itself is beautiful with marble floors, two glass walled elevators and a very pretty...
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