About Austin
From blues to rock ‘n roll, boutique hotels to world-class resorts, barbecue joints to five-star restaurants, people are talking about Austin. As the Live Music Capital of the World®, the city has a soundtrack of its own—which can be heard in 250+ live music venues any night of the week. With more than 300 days of sunshine, Austin offers a variety of outdoor activities from cycling to stand-up paddle boarding and hiking trails.
Taxes
- How much is the total cumulative hotel tax? 17%
- How much is the F&B tax? 8.25%
- How much is the average F&B gratuity? Average Food & Beverage service charge 10-20%. Average gratuity 15- 20%.
Airport
- How many miles from the airport to downtown? 7.5 miles
- Is there public transportation, such as a bus or subway available?
Yes, the CapMetro Metro Airport Flyer – https://www.capmetro.org/airport - How much does the public transportation cost? $1.25 – $3.25
- What is the shuttle bus fare from the airport to downtown? $34.00
- What is the taxi fare from airport to downtown? Average of $45.00
- How many daily flights in and out of the airport? Average of 265 flights per day
- Is the airport a hub for any carrier?
Not specifically, however, Southwest and Delta are the largest airlines in terms of passenger traffic - What are the major carriers serving airport?
Southwest, Delta, American, Frontier, United and Allegiant Additional airlines: British Airways, Lufthansa, JetBlueAirways, Spirit Airlines, plus 7 smaller carriers
Hotels
- How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak night? 15,000 hotel rooms
- How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak within walking distance to convention center?
9,000 hotel rooms within ½ mile, 12,000 hotel rooms within 1 mile, 13,000 hotel rooms within 1.5 miles. - How many headquarter hotel properties? Four
- How many rooms available on peak night at the largest headquarter property 800 on peak night for Group
Convention Center
- How many total gross square feet of exhibit space at Convention Center? 428,000 gsf (336,000gsf Exhibition Halls plus, 92,000gsf Flex Hall)
- How much of this exhibit space is contiguous? 336,000
- How many total gross square feet of meeting space is available at the Convention center? 214,000 gsf (includes Ballroom, Meetings Rooms, and Flex Hall)
- How many meeting rooms does the convention center have? 45 (plus 4 ballroom and 3 flex hall for a total of 54 or not including ballroom and flex hall)
- How big is the largest meeting room? 92,000 sq ft
- How many ballrooms does the convention center have? 1 Ballroom, 1 Flex Hall
- How big is the largest ballroom? 47,000 sq ft
- When was the last renovation or expansion? Currently under redevelopment. https://unconventionalatx.com/
- When is a future renovation/expansion scheduled? Scheduled to re-open in early 2029.
- Is there free Wi-Fi at the convention center? Yes
- Is there an exclusive in-house Electrical provider? Yes
- Is there an exclusive in-house AV provider? No
- Is there an exclusive in-house decorator? No
- Is there an exclusive in house caterer? Yes, Levy Restaurants, https://www.levyrestaurants.com/
- Is the convention center a union property? No
Off Site Venues
- How many off site venues within walking distance can host up to 2,000 people? Two – ACL Live at Moody Theater & Stubb’s BBQ
- How many off site venues within a ten-minute bus transfer can host up to 2,000 people? Five – Long Center for Performing Arts, Moody Amphitheater, Moody Center, Central Machine Works, Travis County Expo Center.
- How many restaurants are within walking distance of the convention center? 96 Restaurants
- Can you list local attractions and there whereabouts?
- Lady Bird Lake (also Ann & Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail)
- From Kayaks, canoes, paddle boarding, rowing lessons to retro boats, swan boats and bat sightseeing tours, there are lots of things to do on Lady Brid Lake and the surrounding 10 Mile Hike & Bike trail just minutes from downtown.
- 5 minute walk from the convention center
- ACL Live! at Moody Theater
- Visit PBS’s iconic ACL Live! set and learn about the history of the show on a dedicated tour or attend a musical performance, comedy sketch or even an ACL Live! taping. Also available to host private events.
- 12 minute walk from the convention center Austin City Limits Live
- Texas Capitol
- The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Free guided tours offered every 30 minutes, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday and 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Saturday & Sunday. Self-guided tours allowed daily
- 20 minute walk from the convention center Texas State Capitol
- Bullock Texas State History Museum
- The Bullock Texas State History Museum is dedicated to interpreting the continually unfolding “Story of Texas” to the broadest possible audience through meaningful educational experiences. The museum is operated by the Texas State Preservation Board, which also operates the Texas State Capitol, the Texas Capitol Visitors Center, the Texas Governor’s Mansion, and the Texas State Cemetery.
- 11 minute drive from the convention center Bullock Texas History Museum, 1800 Congress , Austin, TX 78701
- Barton Springs Pool & Zilker Park
- Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool in Austin, Texas, that is filled entirely by natural springs connected to the Edwards Located in Zilker Park, the pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and uses water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth- largest spring in Texas.
- 18 minute drive from the convention center Barton Springs Pool & Zilker Park, 2131 William Barton Austin, TX 78746