Ideally located with easy access to U.S. Highway 183, Interstate 35, and Loops 1 and 360, the Econo Lodge hotel is convenient to the area's most popular attractions. This hotel is close to the University of Texas at Austin, the Frank Center Erwin multipurpose venue, J. J. Pickle Research Campus, the Austin Convention Center, and the Texas Capitol building. Zilker Metropolitan Park and Northcross Mall are in the area and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is only 10 miles from the hotel. Visitors will enjoy browsing a wide variety of specialty shops and local museums. There are several restaurants and cocktail lounges located in the surrounding area; many are within walking distance of the hotel. Guests are invited to take advantage of special hotel features and amenities, and free local calls. The hotel offers business travelers conveniences like a business center in the lobby, free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms, access to copy and fax services and spacious work areas. Competitive corporate rates and extended stay rates are offered. All guest rooms have hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, coffee makers and refrigerators. Some rooms include microwaves. Nonsmoking rooms can be requested.