Stayed at the Omni June 16-18th, 2008. I have to say it was the best smelling hotel room ever. It had just been redone so that new furniture may have contributed to the fresh smell. The king bed was comfortable but the sheets were a bit starchy. The bathroom was nice and big. My biggest complaint about the room was the shower curtain was so dark that you could barely see to shave your legs in the shower. They need a light in there. I had the thermostat down to 66 and that was comfortable so I think the system may have been a bit off as I am use to a 72 degree house.

The rest of the hotel was good. Staff was very friendly even the door men. The elevators were slow because they were working on one. It was a good location for going out on 6th as well as using the free Dillo trolley.

Buyer Beware.... This Omni has a "party policy" that you sign stating that you will pay for other guests hotel rooms if you disrupt their sleep. Seems fair enough ....but if you enter the hotel after 2 am, the management will then stalk you up to your room and then claim you disrubted someone's sleep and not only do you have to leave in the middle of the night you must pay for the other guests room. Total scam if you ask me. They would never show proof that the other guests room was comped... What people will do to increase revenues these days.

The Omni was perfectly situated for everything we wanted to do in Austin. We were able to obtain a very good rate on their web site as they offer several different packages. Although our initial room had an unfortunate leak in the bathroom, the manager quickly apologized and moved us up to the club level which offered evening wine and cheese and morning breakfast. The most oustanding thing about this hotel was the service. Everyone from the valet to the bellman to the concierge were extremely friendly and helpful.

Went on a business trip and stayed at this property. Rooms are not business friendly - few electrical outlets, really bad desk chair, few instructions for business facilities in hotel.

Was taking a shower when dirty water from the shower above began pouring through the vent and onto my head. I reported it to the front desk and the clerk was less than sympathetic and treated it as if nothing happened to me. She "blew me off." I was not pleased.

I received a "form email" after the stay telling me how much they enjoyed having me stay with them, blah, blah, blah. It was addressed to Mr. XXX and I am a woman. My name is feminine so I really took offense at continuing to receive this type of "service."

This was a personally funded business trip and this hotel's rates are well above $250. I can pay less for bad/indifferent service elsewhere.