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Conference Hotel Rooms

The Conference has blocked rooms at the Hyatt House Austin Arboretum.

The Hyatt House is 4 miles from the Dell Campus conference site. Shuttle service will be provided.

The Hyatt House Austin/Arboretum provides stylish, comfortable, accommodations. This all-suites hotel has 130 spacious rooms with everything to suit your chevra kadisha travel accommodation needs.

  • Spacious Living Area
  • Walk-in Closets
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Free high-speed Internet in your room
  • Complimentary parking
  • Outdoor pool and spa
  • 24-hour StayFit® Fitness
  • 42" Flat Screen HDTV
  • Kitchen with a full size refrigerator, stove, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, dishes, glassware, pots and pans, and silverware.

Arriving early or staying over?

Hyatt House Austin Arboretum is located in the upscale Arboretum area of Austin Texas. In addition to the Arboretum shops, several other centers are nearby including Austin's newest shopping experience, the Domain Mall. Other nearby shopping includes Gateway and Arbor Walk and Barton Creek Square Mall. Round Rock with its outlet malls is just a quick 20 miles to the north. Plus the New Domain upscale mall, The Domain is now open and offers impeccable restaurants and luxury shops anchored by Neiman Marcus and Macy's. And in keeping with the Austin spirit, you'll find it all in a pedestrian-friendly, open-air lifestyle center.

Complimentary Weekday Shuttle Starting at 7:00am-11:00am & 4:00pm-9:00pm, within Five Miles of the Hotel.

The King Studio suite gives you ample space to work and relax. The spacious suite includes a living area, a sleeping area with one king plush Hyatt Grand Bed®, and fully-equipped kitchen, as well as a spacious closet, TV, DVD player and sofa sleeper. The suite also has a dedicated work space, including a full-size desk, dual-line phone, voicemail and complimentary high-speed Internet access. All HYATT house® hotels are smoke-free.                                         

 

The Double/Double Executive Suite gives you ample space to work and relax. The spacious suite includes a living area, a sleeping area with two double plush Hyatt Grand Beds®, and fully-equipped kitchen, as well as a spacious closet, TV, DVD player and sofa sleeper. The suite also has a dedicated work space, including a full-size desk, dual-line phone, voicemail and complimentary high-speed Internet access. All HYATT house® hotels are smoke-free.

HYATT HOUSE AUSTIN ARBORETUM

10001 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.

Austin, Texas 78759

 

Room rates - Maximum occupancy is 4 guests per room

Single - $105 per night plus taxes

Double - $105 per night plus taxes

Triple - $120 per night plus taxes

Quadruple - $135 per night plus taxes

Reserving rooms- On-line or by Phone

1.      Go online to www.HyattHouseAustinArboretum.com

2.      You'll get to the Make a Reservation box. 

3.      Click on special rates (AAA, Govt, ...) and the box below will pop up.

4.      Leave "none" checked but fill in the group code "g-kavo" as shown in the picture below.

5.      Close the box (click on the x in the top right of the box).

6.      Then click on check availability.

 

Or make reservations directly with central reservations at 866-974-9288.

Tell them HYATT HOUSE AUSTIN ARBORETUM

And group name - Kavod v' Nichum.