Set in the historic Travis Heights neighborhood close to the buses at Soco Station, this trendy hotel in a contemporary low-rise is 3 miles from both Zilker Botanical Garden and the Blanton Museum of Art. South Congress Hotel offers chic rooms with minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, along with city or courtyard views. Suites add furnished balconies and living rooms; some have bunk beds. Room service is available. Dining options include a casual lobby bar, a vibrant cafe, a trendy American restaurant/bar and an upscale Japanese eatery. There's a 24-hour gym and valet parking (fee), as well as a rooftop area featuring an outdoor pool and a bar. Indoor and outdoor event space is available. Dogs are welcome.