Pros: very close proximity to everything you wanna go to downtown (congress bridge, lady bird lake, austin visitor center) very walkable, easy access to bike paths, little grocery store and tons of great restaurants nearby, less than 10 mins bike ride to amtrak if you plan to take the train to get here, you dont need a car to get around really- we didnt bring ours, we felt very safe in the APT and around the area at night- still walk with somebody because there are always shady situations everywhere, the APT is very clean, toiletries/ dishwasher/ washer detergent available, full kitchen with all cooking supplies you’ll need provided, check- in was a breeze because detailed instructions were provided, the price is worth it and great value, some hotels are cheaper but it wont feel homey, we felt like we were coming to our home at the end of the day and that we actually live in the neighborhood
Cons: really nothing, i read some people complaining about the noise at night but when you stay downtown that’s a given and the sound is very muted from the street. When it is a friday and weekend night, downtown would be packed with people, that’s just how it is. We lived in an APT in uptown Dallas, we were surrounded by frat boys and they would party every weekend. The people who actually live here seem to value peace and quiet, we didn’t hear any parties or crazy noises the entire time.