We just got back from staying at this hotel. Husband and I planned a last minute trip to go to Austin to go out dancing with friends and see the city. I've been to Austin many times (lots of friends went to college at UT or ACC), but this was the first time not crashing on someone's couch/guest bedroom. So, i had no clue where in the city to stay. I asked my friends what part of town to stay in, but when i started to look around for hotels, EVERYTHING was booked, with the exception of rooms at downtown hotels (starting at $200 a night), as apparently there was a big game going on. The only options left were either places far away, in sketchier parts of town, and with really bad reviews. Normally, I could not care if it were just for a night, but we were bring pricey camera gear with us. After much deliberation, we picked this place.

I admit, it was a little hard to find, but not so terribly hard that it was a deterrent.(5 minute detour) The hotel is on this strange patch of land between 1 (mopac), 290, and 71. When we got inside, there was no lounge or anything, just a desk, with a very friendly young clerk who answered all our questions. There was no shampoo or hair dryers in the room, she said, but they still had them, as well as some other toiletries for free if you wanted them. Makes sense, since most people that are staying a long time might not want to use hotel shampoo for that long.

The hotel was nice, it was decent for some place of the price. Some parts of the hotel smelled like smoke, but its understandable, as there are smoking rooms. Our room, however, did not smell like smoke at all. It was clean and fairly spacious (about 500 sq ft maybe) for what it was, although some door radiuses were pretty tight. There was a 2 burner kitchenette stove, a nice deep sink, and utensils and cookware. We didn't use most of it, just a couple forks, when we realized that our takeout we'd gotten had no silverware included. The full size fridge was nice, as it fit the water jugs we keep in the car.

Overall, it was quiet, clean, and everything worked. It was about 5 minutes from anything, parks, 6th street, downtown, shopping. It wasn't fabulously fancy, more like a first apartment. I'm sure we will be back, maybe when there is not some game to drive the price up.

We have been staying at this hotel since April for a total of three and one half months and for the most part have enjoyed it. The hotel is bare bones with only a laundramat and some vending machines but if all you want is a safe, warm/cool place to rest your head this is the place for you.
The staff has bent over backwards to remedy any complaints we have had and there have been very few. I can't say enough about how well they have treated us.
The hotel is located in a nook on the Northwest corner of hwy. 290 and Mo-Pac boulevard and there is virtually anything under the sun within 5 to 10 minutes drive from here that you may want to see or eat.
The only complaints are: Beds too firm (personal choice), ill fitting sheets, slower than average high speed internet, to few channels on the TV and less than stellar cleaning by the maid service. Even those are really nothing to be concerned about. We have not seen or heard anthing like the complaints by others that have left negative feedback about this hotel and it is almost like they were written about some other place.
If you are staying for an extended period do not be afraid to bargain for the best rate you can get. And if possible do it in person and ask for a free upgrade to boot. The staff will work with you.

I stayed here for 2 months and found this hotel to be a great value. The property is very well maintained and the front desk staff are very professional. The neighborhood is safe and within 5 miles of downtown Austin, South Congress, and Barton Springs.

Extended Stay hotels are hit or miss depending on the property's management. This one is a hit (I have stayed at other poorly managed Extended Stay hotels) . The best thing you can do is to visit them before you make a reservation.

I ended up booking this room last minute but spent a little while trying to find the hotel. It is relatively close to a few chain restaurants but because it is off highway you mist drive to them.
The hotel receptionist was very pleasant. She helped me out with a few things and had a smile on her face while doing them. Good customer service is almost more important to me then what shape my room is in. I want to feel as thought the staff is happy I am staying with them and she definitely made me feel welcome.
The room was clean and spacious. I have stayed in extended stay hotels before and they always seem a little outdated. There are a few issues I do have with extended stay hotels in general which are hard beds and no complementary shampoo and conditioner. Make sure to bring you own if you stay here.
The only really negative thing was the $5 charge for internet. It's 2009, people. Get with the program!
All in all, if you are looking for an affordable place to stay on the southern outskirts of Austin, Extended Stay isn't bad.