Austin keeps its own beat, a music-and-tacos town where the lake, the Capitol, and the campus are all part of the same easy sprawl. The Best Western Plus Austin Central puts you in the middle of it in Austin, Texas, with quick access to downtown, the University of Texas, and the live music that gives the city its name. With rooms that welcome pets, each holding a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator, this is an easy choice for travelers to bring a dog along, and a free hot breakfast bar that gets the day started. Cool off in the outdoor pool, stretch out on the sun deck, break a sweat in the fitness room, and lean on free parking and a guest laundry, enjoy a beverage during the evening reception Sunday thru Thursday before heading downtown for the night. Getting around is half the fun here, and few cities pack as much into a short visit. Make this your base and let Austin do its thing.