Aloft by Marriott Austin at The Domain

The front desk service was amazing and helpful the whole time. I booked at the last minute, and they found me a room, then extended my stay unexpectedly without any trouble. This is one of very few locations in the area, maybe the only one, with a backup generator on site, so I wouldn't worry about losing power even in terrible weather. When the weather's nice, there's lots of shopping and restaurants nearby. Housekeeping comes every two days by default, but you can change that at the desk. The room was very clean and had the essentials, though it was small and barebones for a pricier mid-tier hotel. I missed having drawers, plus a mini fridge and microwave. There was a charging device at the bedside and a little white noise machine that worked well. The mattress was firm, while the pillows were so soft they turned into little clouds and wouldn't hold their shape. Whether that's comfortable is up to you, or you might want to bring your own things. The shower was a decent size, but had a step at the threshold, so it's not wheelchair accessible. Maybe other rooms are more accessible if you ask. Refuel is convenient for a quick bite, but the selection is limited and the food expensive for unimpressive quality. Maybe the bar is better. Remember to bring your cards when you go downstairs because the elevators won't work without them. No meals are included, but coffee and tea downstairs are free.

The single room was nicely designed, and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. My room needed some maintenance, though I've never stayed in a hotel room elsewhere that didn't. I wish this hotel and others had TVs or included dongles that let you mirror a device or connect directly.

I probably won't stay here again. The room was clean, but I was disappointed that they only cleaned it every other day. Lighting was really poor, and it was extremely noisy outside. All night it sounded like motorcycle drag races right beyond my window.

I was here for a business conference, and the whole experience was wonderful. Everyone was super friendly, the front desk was accommodating, and my room was spacious and comfortable.