Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol

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     In May of 2019 I took a trip to Europe for my birthday with some friends.  Using a mixture of Alaska Airlines points to fly British Airways First Class on the soon to be retired 747-400 and Air Canada Aeroplan points for the return on TAP.  On the way to London from Seattle we had a stop in Austin, Texas, a city I had always wanted to visit in order to find 2 seats together in First for 70,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Points plus the BA heavy fuel surcharge fees of $684.00 per person, but still worth it for the experience.  We landed from Seattle quite late and went straight to bed on our first and only night in Austin.  I had chosen the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol right downtown so that we could walk around the city the next day easily.  Unfortunately there was no upgrade upon check in and we were put on the side of the building facing a construction site, though the blackout curtains were quite effective. We poked our head into the functional but basic Club Lounge in the morning with an excellent attendant before heading out on a walk past the Capitol, through downtown, and on to the trendy South Congress area over the river. Austin’s reputation for being quirky is well deserved as noticed in the great restaurants, hotels, and shops in the South Congress area. We spent an hour in the hotel gym before an hour poolside prior to making  our way to the airport for our BA First flight to London, stopping at the basic Admirals Club. I would definitely return to Austin again and the Sheraton was quite functional and an affordable price. 

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Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Lobby


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Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Bar

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    Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Lobby Coffee


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     Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Outdoor Pool



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          Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Gym

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          Sheraton Austin at the Indoor Pool


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         Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Gym



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         Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Room



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    Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Club Lounge


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     Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Bathroom



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Scooters



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State Capitol



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South Congress




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      Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Food Truck


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Jo’s coffee South Congress



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Admirals Club AUS food offerings 


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AUS Admirals Club

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