Austin Resource Center for theHomeless
Massive public service entity in the club district that helps do whatsoever for the least of our brothers. 500 E. Seventh, 305-4100


Capitol Place Hotel Austin
The Sheraton, Crowne Plaza 254 rooms/suites. And the 18th Floor serves again as a SXSW venue. 500 N. I-35, 480-8181


The Driskill
With a gourmet restaurant and historic bar, the Driskill is a great night for both hotel guests and Austinites alike. In the bar, the overstuffed leather chairs are the type of seating God has in her own house, and the food at the grill will seriously blow your mind. A perfect date place (especially if the date is going very, very well…). 604 Brazos, 474-5911 www.driskillhotel.com


Hampton Inn & Suites
This boutique version of the national chains offers 16 stories and 209 rooms/suites. One block from the Convention Center; room service from PF Chang's and Fleming's; complimentary hot breakfast, high-speed internet and local phone calls. 200 San Jacinto, 472-1500


Hilton Hotel Downtown
The king of downtown! A wholloping 350 square feet per every one of these 800 rooms! An eighth floor outdoor pool, which overlooks SXSW Central (the Convention Center), and some of the most eclectic people watching this side of the Brazos. Welcome to Texas! 500 E. Fourth, 485-5999


InterContinental Stephen F. Austin
The Stephen F has the best deck in town, overlooking Congress’ historic buildings and the Texas State Capitol. Drinks aren’t cheap, but your view will be extraordinary as you relax and try not to think about how much money is left in your account. The Roaring Fork offers some of the best dining around, and their happy hour food specials are notable. 701 Congress, 457-8880 austin.intercontinental.com/


KOOP 91.7FM
We're gonna hold this slot open for our dear KOOP-FM. Their offices may have burned down and they may be temporarily broadcasting from the gracious studios of classical pal, KMFA-FM, but KOOP Community radio for Austin holds a spot in the heart of our downtown. Go online and donate! PO Box 2116, 472-1369 www.koop.org


La Quinta Inn
The LaQ is Austin's closest hotel to the Capitol dome and has 150 rooms, complimentary breakfast, and all the other amenities you'd expect from a pleasant, modest stop along your tour. 300 E. 11th, 476-1166


O. Henry Museum
The 19th-century home in which William Sydney Porter raised his family before going off to prison to become a writer. Curiosities include original volumes of his short stories and the writer's own bed. 409 E. Fifth, 472-1903 www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/ohenry.htm


Radisson
Over 300 rooms, many of which feature Austin's best view of the bats! Newly renovated; Starbucks in the lobby. Progress marches on. 111 E. Cesar Chavez, 478-9611 www.radisson.com/austintx