Barton Creek Resort

Frommer's Review

Austin's only real full-service resort -- one that caters to business travelers, couples, singles, and families alike -- Barton Creek would stand out even in more resort-rich cities. The facilities are top-notch, including four 18-hole championship golf courses and the Chuck Cook Golf Academy, tennis courts and a tennis clinic, and an excellent health club with an indoor track. Members of the affiliated country club, which shares the recreational facilities, include such local celebrities as über-biker Lance Armstrong, Sandra Bullock, and Michael Dell. You might even see tennis star Andy Roddick playing a few sets with friends.

Other advantages are that with 4,000 gently rolling and wooded acres and relative proximity to Lake Travis, the resort feels rural, but it's close enough to central Austin (about 15 min. away) that you can easily sightsee or party there. Rooms, in two main buildings resembling a European château and a nine-story tower connecting the spa and the conference center, are spacious and high-toned without being stuffy. The custom-made Drexel Heritage furnishings are complemented by such Texas touches as cowhide chairs and work by local artists. Some rooms have balconies, and those in the back offer superb views of the Texas Hill Country.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; indoor pool; outdoor pool; 4 golf courses; 11 tennis courts; health club; spa; children's center and programs; business center; salon; room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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