just check the other 50,000+ threads that contain this same question and you will have your answer. As familiar as you are with Austin, I figure you would already know?
Yes I am familer with Austin. I just recently had a fellow provider friend have issues with a hotel, and the gentleman cancelled cause he was not comfortable with the location.
I think part of the question is where is your client base located? I'm south of the river and prefer a hotel that doesn't take me north of the river due to the inherent traffic issues. South of the river my favorite hotel is actually the Omni at I-35 & Ben White. Nice bar. Or just north of the river any hotel between Congress and I-35 on Cesar Chavex.