ABOUT AUSTIN
Here are some fast facts about Austin, Texas, the Live Music Capital of the World!
- Austin is the capital of Texas and is located in central Texas.
- The average temperature in May in Austin is 85° F / 29° C
- Check out Austin Weather from Weather Underground for the latest update.
- View general information about Austin, courtesy of Lonely Planet.
Traveling to Austin
Austin is served by the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Both cab service and shuttle service through Super Shuttle (512-258-3826) is offered for a fee to transport you to the downtown Austin Omni Hotel.
International flights are generally served through Dallas, Houston or San Antonio.
Extending your visit?
Check out Austin 360, a website devoted to keeping you informed about fun things to do in Austin, including hiking, biking and boating. In addition, there's lots of nightlife, concerts and special events.
Omni Hotel
REAL World 2008 is being held at the beautiful Omni Hotel in downtown Austin, Texas.
For hotel reservations please call 1-888-444-OMNI. Reference that you will be attending the REAL World Conference to receive the special room rate of $189. This special room rate is only good through April 13, 2009.
- The Omni Hotel is located 11 miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
- AAA Four-Diamond hotel conveniently located in downtown Austin, just moments away from the State Capitol, 6th Street entertainment District, and the University of Texas.
- 375 spacious guest rooms, including 37 elegant suites and one Presidential Suite, which are adorned with handsome furnishings, a private dining room and study.
- Twice daily housekeeping service.
- Guest room dining.
- Anchos restaurant and the Atrium Lounge, featuring Continental and Southwestern cuisine.
- Heated rooftop swimming pool and jacuzzi.
- On-site massage therapist.
- Fitness center including StairMasters, treadmills, recumbent bikes, cross trainers, and free weights.
- Business center with high-speed Internet access.
- Beauty salon, gift shop, jeweler, tailor, rental car agency, and travel agency.
- Secured underground parking and valet service available for a fee. (If you are driving to the conference don't forget to pick up a parking pass from our registration desk so that you can get a parking discount).
- Wireless access available in all public areas.
These are just a few of the amenities that the Omni has to offer. Once you arrive, you will notice the hotel is beautiful and has everything you need and more, right in one spot.
