Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown in Austin, Texas — Photo by Choice

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to rapidly expand around the country with the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown in Austin, Texas. The 14-story, 212-room hotel is expected to open in the summer of 2023, joining other properties in the state capital that are anticipated to open this year, including the Cambria Hotel Austin Airport and Cambria Hotel North Austin Near The Domain. The brand currently has six open hotels across the state located in Dallas, Houston, McAllen, Plano, Richardson and Southlake. Representatives from Choice Hotels, developer Stratus Development Partners, and local dignitaries attended the groundbreaking to commemorate the occasion.

Located at 68 East Avenue in the historic Rainey Street District, the Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown will put guests in the heart of the city in one of the liveliest and most unique atmospheres in town. Often referred to as "Silicon Hills," Austin features many high-tech company operations, including 3M, Apple, Tesla, Google, Facebook, Dell and Silicon Laboratories. The city also hosts the popular South by Southwest (SXSW) festival each year, Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music and conferences. Additional nearby attractions include the Circuit of the Americas raceway, the Austin360 Amphitheater and many outdoor activities in Texas Hill Country, including Mount Bonnell, Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin. The area is also home to the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas State Capitol.

The Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown will feature upscale amenities and approachable indulgences that appeal to modern travelers, including:

Multi-purpose indoor and outdoor spaces for productive work or relaxation, including an outdoor pool, patio and terrace.

  • Indoor, outdoor rooftop bar with 360-degree views of the city.
  • Locally inspired design and décor, reflecting the unique personality of Austin and the surrounding community.
  • Contemporary and sophisticated guest rooms, complete with design forward fixtures, abundant lighting and plush bedding.
  • Immersive, spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors.
  • Onsite dining featuring freshly made food, local craft beer, wine and specialty cocktails, as well as to-go options.
  • Multi-function meeting and event spaces.
  • State-of-the-art fitness center.

The Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown will be developed by Stratus Development Partners, LLC, which also recently opened the Cambria Hotel Napa Valley and Cambria Hotel Sonoma Wine Country in California. There are currently almost 60 Cambria hotels open across the U.S. in popular cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans and Phoenix, with over 70 hotels in the pipeline.

For more information on Cambria Hotels development opportunities, visit choicehotelsdevelopment.com/cambriahotels.

All Choice-branded hotels are participating in Commitment to Clean, an initiative that builds upon the strong foundation of franchisees' long-standing dedication to cleanliness with enhanced training and best practices for deep cleaning, disinfecting and social distancing. Additionally, Cambria guests can limit their interactions with hotel staff by using the Cambria Contactless Concierge Service, a text messaging service for housekeeping requests, to-go food orders, meeting room requests and more.

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