The new Courtyard by Marriott and the Residence Inn by Marriott are located in downtown Austin, across the street from the Austin Convention Center. The Residence Inn by Marriott provides in-room kitchen facilities; the Courtyard by Marriott does not provide in-room kitchen facilities. Guests have easy walking access to the business district and 6th Street, and the location is convenient to the University of Texas, State Capitol, and other downtown attractions. Dining options include Champions Restaurant & Sports Bar, which serves lunch and dinner, a street level Starbucks®, and a 24-hour market. The 6,600 square feet of flexible, contemporary meeting space includes seven meeting rooms. Guest rooms feature Marriott’s stylish new design, plush bed packages, and complimentary wired and wireless internettechnology in each room.Please make your reservations by July 17, 2009, otherwise the room rate and availability cannot be guaranteed.