Ride & Room Share Board
Hotel accommodations are at a premium in Austin during SXSW—and just getting there can be half the fun expense.
To help, SXSW Baby! features a Ride & Room Share Board, a virtual tack board where you can post a note if you've got a spare seat in your car for the trip to Austin or where you can connect with a potential roommate or find a sofa to crash on.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Stay in a 1960 Travel trailer- Austin-style!
Have the ultimate Austin experience by staying in our Classic 1960 Travel Trailer (like an Airstream) right in the heart of SXSW- South Austin. This 26’ trailer is perfects for a couple or friends with two beds (third bed can be made from table), full bathroom and kitchen. We call the place The Compound and it’s ideally located just south of downtown and right in between Cool and Really Cool. Walk to the Bouldin Coffee shop and get right with God..or Buddha, or just one of the local Bubbas. Take an afternoon stroll down South Congress Avenue and check out the groovy shops..grab a beer at the Hotel San Jose or a margarita at Guero’s Taco Bar.. all before you pop across the street to the Continental Club. Use one of the bikes we’ll have ready for you to ride around the Hike and Bike Trail on your way Downtown..or to Zilker Park...for that matter, almost any of the SXSW venues. The Compound is a quiet acre tucked away secretly in the middle of it all. Yet, you’re just a block away from the (in)Famous Horseshoe Lounge ["sooner or later, everyone ends up at the Horseshoe"]..five blocks from Polvo’s, the best Mexican food in Austin.. heck just grab a six pack, build a fire in the pit and kick back in the Pecan tree covered back yard as you listen to West Bouldin creek meander around the property. Or bet senselessly on the official South Austin Olympic event- horseshoes.
Come on down to Austin and say you did it South Austin style.. there’s really no other way.
Posted by
lonestardir on 03/15 at 07:01 PM
Room share at the DRISKILL - March 17 - 21 --> $150/night
Hey there! We have a sweet room booked at the Driskill with 2 queen beds, looking to share with 1-2 people. We’re two women working in entertainment law, fun but respectful, and will share one of the beds. If you’re two people, the price will be lower. We arrive the 17th, check out the 20th, and need to get this figured out TODAY (Monday) or I’m going to lose the room completely.
If you haven’t been to Austin or the Driskill, it is an amazing hotel right in the heart of the action. The decor is fantastic, as is the hotel bar. http://www.driskillhotel.com/
Posted by
jnewman on 03/15 at 08:47 AM
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Downtown Hilton bed in deluxe room - discounted to $100/night! (3/16-3/19)
Downtown, conference center Hilton bed - discounted to $100/night! (3/16-3/19)
I’ve got a free queen bed in a non-smoking room at the top floor of the Hilton, with access to the executive lounge with breakfast in morning, drinks and snacks in evening. This is the best hotel for the conference and in the heart of downtown.
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/AUSCVHH-Hilton-Austin-Texas/index.do
Room rate comes to $164/person assuming an even split, but I’m willing to eat some costs to get this room share done with.
So $100/night gets you the bed - currently available the nights of 3/16-3/19 (checking out 3/20).
I’m a very clean web/software consultant from NYC (male, 35).
-vas
vkottas at the gmail domain
Posted by
vkottas on 03/14 at 08:28 PM
Friday, March 12, 2010
Room to share at Down Hilton Garden Inn 12-16th (2 Queen beds)
Hi, I’m posting on the boards as I have a room to share at SXSW. I’m staying at the Downtown Hilton Garden Inn on the following dates:
12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and checking out on the 16th.
It’s only a couple blocks from the convention center. Very nice room with 2 queen beds, my friend had to cancel last minute so I’ve freed 1 bed up.
I’m asking $100 a night. As for a little bit more about me, I’m a easy going 32 year old interaction / web designer (male) from San Francisco. Just looking for someone to help cover the costs of the room.
thanks,
kyle
Posted by
kylec on 03/12 at 03:59 PM
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Bed at Hampton Inn Downtown Available for Cheap!! 3/16-3/21
I posted this earlier but forgot to mention the dates.
I’m a blogger heading down to Austin for SXSW Music. I have a room with two double beds and the second person in my room backed out. If you would like to know more about me, check out http://www.harrisdecker.com and feel free to contact me through email at harrisdecker@me.com in regards to the bed.
I’m looking for $100 per night, which is half the rate I’m paying. Figured I would rather split it for less rather than leaving it empty!! Let me know, thanks!!
Posted by
Truthaboutmusic on 03/11 at 04:07 PM
Bed at Hampton Inn Downtown Available for Cheap!!
I’m a blogger heading down to Austin for SXSW Music. I have a room with two double beds and the second person in my room backed out. If you would like to know more about me, check out http://www.harrisdecker.com and feel free to contact me through email at harrisdecker@me.com in regards to the bed.
I’m looking for $100 per night, which is half the rate I’m paying. Figured I would rather split it for less rather than leaving it empty!! Let me know, thanks!!
Posted by
Truthaboutmusic on 03/11 at 10:26 AM
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Downtown, conference center Hilton bed - discounted to $100/night! (3/12-3/20)
I’ve got a free queen bed in a non-smoking room at the Hilton (best hotel for the conference, in the heart of downtown).
Room rate comes to $164/person assuming an even split, but I’m willing to eat some costs to get this room share done with.
So $100/night gets you the bed - currently available the nights of 3/12-3/19 (checking out 3/20).
I’m a very clean web/software consultant from NYC (male, 35).
-vas
vkottas at the gmail domain
Posted by
vkottas on 03/10 at 11:08 PM
Classic 1960 Avion Travel Trailer in the heart of SXSW
Rented two places, but just need one! Here are the details on the place I don’t need.
Have the coolest SXSW on record! Stay in
antique ‘60 Avion TT and be the envy of all your friends.
The trailer is located on a secluded acre in the heart of all things SXSW.. walk to the Continental Club, some of the best Tex-Mex in the world and all the funky-ness that South Austin has to offer. Ride one of our bicycles downtown or take a quick/cheap cab ride to all the venues. Bus lines and pedi-cabs are all over the place as well. Feel like chilling at home? Relax under one of the hundred year old Pecan trees and listen to Bouldin Creek pass by..throw some ‘shoes or build a fire in the pit.
The place is perfect for two with a full bathroom and kitchen. Wireless also available. Say you did it south-Austin style!
Posted by
lonestardir on 03/10 at 01:38 PM
bed for lease SXSW Downtown apt 2nd st. district
perfect location in downtown austin. couple blocks from convention center and one block from warehouse district. The apartment is super clean. Looking to lease out an extra bed for $150 a night.
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Posted by
push25 on 03/10 at 08:58 AM
two rooms for rent minutes from downtown
Two bedrooms, one bathroom, fireplace, back patio deck. $150 per couple & $50 for each additional occupant for the weekend. Four people max per room.
Posted by
kimcorbin on 03/10 at 01:36 AM
Monday, March 8, 2010
Have bed available 3/12-3/20 at Hilton Austin
I’m staying in a double queen non-smoking room at the Hilton for the duration of the conference (Friday 3/12 - Saturday 3/20) and as of now there’s one bed free.
I’m very clean and considerate - looking for same.
There’s enough partying in Austin that week that the room is used as a pretty quiet crash pad.
Ideally I’m looking for someone who will share the entire time but I’m willing to break things up into Interactive & Music.
Open to a couple taking the bed as long as they are considerate.
Rate *with taxes* is $327.75/night - so your share is $164/night.
-vas
Posted by
vkottas on 03/08 at 11:24 AM
Friday, March 5, 2010
Need a roomate at the Hilton March 11-15
I have a room at the Hilton downtown for all of SXSW. My wife is joining me for Music, but I have an extra queen bed from Thursday March 11 to Monday March 15 (5 nights total) - Interactive or Film.
Contact me via username.
I’m Canadian. I don’t bite. Although, I do snore.
Posted by
Brent Foundation on 03/05 at 03:43 PM
Monday, March 1, 2010
Des Moines to Austin
I am driving from Des Moines to Austin for SXSW for SXSWmusic and am open to picking up folks headed for Austin around the 15/16th.
Hit me up for deets.
Also, I have room in my hotel from 17-21 if anyone is still looking for a roommate - it would split at about $80/night. See this for deets: http://austin.craigslist.org/roo/1624016699.html
Posted by
abbietoeknee on 03/01 at 07:32 PM
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Looking for a room downtown
Yeah, I know it’s a long shot.
3 (possibly 4) of us are booked in to the Wyndham Garden Inn, but would ideally like to be downtown. If anyone knows of any accommodation downtown for 3/4 people, or anyone is giving up their room and wants to transfer it, we’d really really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
You can contact me at hello at nonimage dot com
Posted by
nonimage on 01/14 at 06:00 AM
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Hotel Share for SXSW 2010 Film Portion
Hi, I’m a 30f coming from L.A. for the film portion of the festival. Film panels are mostly on Fri., 3/12, so I’m planning to be in town Thurs., 3/11 - Mon, 3/15 give or take a few days.
(Will know better once the film panel times are announced.)
Would like to share the costs of a hotel with another female traveler if possible.
Thanks!
Posted by
Beachblue79 on 01/13 at 05:23 AM
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