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Q. Looking to go to Austin from San Antonio roundtrip and just overnight stay. Plus would need early check-in too. Just want to avoid driving cause of gas costs. Would like to be able to plan transportation w/hotel together and for affordable prices.(low-cost) Also 24 years old, rental car is out for me. A. Just in case you don't know; you can check with the rental car agency in your city and see if there are any cars that need driving to your destination because of an overstock in your city . Some times you can get a cheap or free trip if you do the driving of their car using their gas. Are there any Hotels like W Dallas in Austin or San Antonio? Q. I know a W opens in Austin Dec. 2009 but Im going on vacation in Nov. I like the contemporary feel of W Hotels I would not ask this question if I hadn't already tried that idea- I googled to no avail. A. They are actually building two "W" properties in Austin at this time W hotel downtown and another (I think it...

Q. I went to Austin last weekend for the first time in a year and noticed a lot of new construction downtown (the Austonian, 360, W Hotel, Amli 2, Four Seasons residences, etc.). Everyone knows traffic is absolutely intolerable in Austin, so what is the city doing to plan for all those new people that are going to be living in the city? Dallas and Houston already have light rail. New toll roads are always on the table in those cities. Is Austin planning on adding light rail and/or toll roads to ease the upcoming clusterf*ck? A. Austin is fond of adding toll roads, but not light rail. Travelers only! Where would you like to see a W hotel the most? Q. The W hotels are contempary luxery hotels expanding worldwide to milan italy, st petersberg russia. singapore, hong kong, and dubai. Where is a place you think they should expand to explain. A. Austin, Texas. Live Music Capital of the World There are many events here that draw musicians and people in the film industry that would like ...

Q. Hi, I work as a server in Boston, MA and I am on the process of moving to Austin, TX. I work at a fine dining steak house and was wondering what the best place to work in Austin would be... I am looking for a place were the food is expensive and people tip well. By the way what the average tip like in Austin? Please tell about your experience working as as server in Austin. Thanks! A. These are the best restaurants in town. See what part of town you want to live in and go from there. I competely agree with the guy above about you should look into Eddie V's, but I would go with Jeffrey's ...it is a little more exclusive. Depending on how good you are..you can get on average a 20%-25% tip. 1. Jeffrey's Restaurant 1204 W Lynn St , Austin , TX , 78703 An upscale eatery frequented by VIPs for its rotating menu of inventive and sophisticated New American cuisine. 2. Bellagio Italian Bistro 6507 Jester Blvd , Austin , TX , 78750 Fine, homespun Italian cuisine served to an ...

Q. I know a W opens in Austin Dec. 2009 but Im going on vacation in Nov. I like the contemporary feel of W Hotels I would not ask this question if I hadn't already tried that idea- I googled to no avail. A. They are actually building two "W" properties in Austin at this time W hotel downtown and another (I think it's a hotel or condo) at The Domain. My fiance and I will be staying in Austin, TX for the weekend. Any good restaurant recommendations? Q. Our hotel is in the downtown area, so I prefer to stay close to that. We would like somewhere fun, romantic, perhaps a little quirky...but we're not big on the whole college crowd atmosphere. Cost is not an issue. If reservations are recommended, please let me know that too. A. Trulucks- its a seafood place... Belmont, The 305 W 6th, Austin 512-457-0300 Carmelo's Ristorante 504 E Fifth St, Austin 512-477-7497 Castle Hill Cafe 1101 W 5th St, Austin 512-476-7218 Cibo Italian Restaurant 918 Congress Ave, ...

Q. I'll be staying here in June for a few nights. I've researched some hotels online and a few stand out as possible choices: The Candlewood Suites Austin $70 The Country Inn & Suites Austin North $64 La Quinta Inn Austin North $61 Courtyard Marriott Austin Central $86 Do you have a better suggestion? Or would you recommend/not recommend the hotels I listed? Thanks! A. out of the ones you listed... id scratch off the country inn & suites. i live in austin & theres many very nice ..resonable hotels....on p ar w/the ones you listed. ive not satyed @ the la quinta up north but the south one is great. candlewood was ok... the room smelled a lil bit like cigarette staleness... marriott is great. What's is a good, cheap hotel near East 6th in Austin, TX? Q. I am looking to stay in Austin for four nights for under $400 total (sept 1-5th). Any suggestions? We would like to be walking distance to East 6th. I have looked at La Quinta, Hilton Garden Inn and Omni...

Q. Looking to go to Austin from San Antonio roundtrip and just overnight stay. Plus would need early check-in too. Just want to avoid driving cause of gas costs. Would like to be able to plan transportation w/hotel together and for affordable prices.(low-cost) Also 24 years old, rental car is out for me. A. Just in case you don't know; you can check with the rental car agency in your city and see if there are any cars that need driving to your destination because of an overstock in your city . Some times you can get a cheap or free trip if you do the driving of their car using their gas. Are there any Hotels like W Dallas in Austin or San Antonio? Q. I know a W opens in Austin Dec. 2009 but Im going on vacation in Nov. I like the contemporary feel of W Hotels I would not ask this question if I hadn't already tried that idea- I googled to no avail. A. They are actually building two "W" properties in Austin at this time W hotel downtown and another (I think it...

Q. how much approx. would it cost to rent out a party room for a night? not a hotel room but a banquet kinda room. in a hotel that's decent; better than a motel 8 but not like the Waldorf b/c i can't spend that much money. thank you! =] if it helps any; i live in raleigh north carolina. very suburban A. check w/ your city hall...the city has rec centers/ club houses..public spaces for rent for good prices. They normally include tables, chairs... In Austin Tx it is $200- $500 for a building overlooking the lake... To rent the botanical gardens for a weddin- $30! Check the city website, go to parks deptartmant, find rentals/ park space...there should be a list w/ prices... AND- they do not require you to 'use our caterer/ bar/ food ...) you get 'exclusive' use of the property for the time you rented it. have fun! What's the best fine dining restaurant to work in Austin Texas? Q. Hi, I work as a server in Boston, MA and I am on the process of moving to Aus...

Q. Hi, I work as a server in Boston, MA and I am on the process of moving to Austin, TX. I work at a fine dining steak house and was wondering what the best place to work in Austin would be... I am looking for a place were the food is expensive and people tip well. By the way what the average tip like in Austin? Please tell about your experience working as as server in Austin. Thanks! A. These are the best restaurants in town. See what part of town you want to live in and go from there. I competely agree with the guy above about you should look into Eddie V's, but I would go with Jeffrey's ...it is a little more exclusive. Depending on how good you are..you can get on average a 20%-25% tip. 1. Jeffrey's Restaurant 1204 W Lynn St , Austin , TX , 78703 An upscale eatery frequented by VIPs for its rotating menu of inventive and sophisticated New American cuisine. 2. Bellagio Italian Bistro 6507 Jester Blvd , Austin , TX , 78750 Fine, homespun Italian cuisine served to an ...