Hilton Garden Inn Austin North Rating: 3.0 Pearls

North Austin, Austin, Texas

There's not much to wow at this perfectly adequate mid-range chain, located next to a highway in North Austin -- but not too much to offend, either. Rooms are generic, but have big flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges, and the lobby, despite its equally generic decor, is airy and pleasant, with high ceilings, fresh flowers, and a gas-burning fireplace. Overall, it's a fine, reasonably priced choice for travelers who don't mind driving to downtown Austin.

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The Hilton Garden Inn North is located on the frontage road parallel to I-35, in a business sector and near several other competing properties. There's a greenbelt directly behind the hotel, which adds a little serenity to its somewhat busy roadside location. The city's downtown core is a cab or car ride away.

• 30-minute-drive to Austin Bergstrom International Airport
• 15-minute-drive to Frank Erwin Center
• 15-minute-drive to LBJ Presidential Library
• 15-minute-drive to Texas State Capitol
• 16-minute-drive to Austin City Limits at The Moody Theater
• 17-minute-drive to Austin City Hall

King Evolution Room

Rooms are generic, with white bedding, plain wood furniture, and busy carpets. But the microwaves and mini-fridges make it easy to save money on food.

• Many rooms have Garden Sleep System Beds with adjustable firmness settings
• Bathrooms have Neutrogena bath products, and some have glass walk-in showers.
• 32-inch flat-screen LCD TVs with cable channels and on-demand movies
• Mini-fridges and microwaves
• Coffeemakers with free coffee and tea
• Some rooms are right over the hotel's covered entryway, providing a view of, well, a roof.
• The two-room suites are spacious, but the amount of furniture seems disproportionate to the amount of square footage.

The pool

Fitness enthusiasts might appreciate the fact that there's a 24-Hour Fitness next door, and a walking or jogging trail behind the property.

• Outdoor pool is in front of the property, rather than behind it, making it feel less private, and the water looked cloudy during our visit. There's also a Jacuzzi, and umbrellas for shade.
• Fitness room has free weights and cardio machines with personal TVs
• Path directly behind the property that loops around a pond
• Lobby sundry shop
• Solid meeting facilities
• Free and abundant guest parking
• A 24-Hour Fitness is next door to the property, within walking distance
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The casual Great American Grill is a typical chain hotel restaurant, and serves breakfast and dinner. Large windows provide plenty of natural light.

• A lobby bar is open in the evenings
• Room service from early morning to late night
• More dining options on nearby Parmer Lane