We've stayed in the Austin Motel the last two years on Christmas night in rooms that had a total cost of $80 with taxes. Not fancy rooms but very clean and comfortable, and it's a funky sort of place that I think you would like. It's just a bit south of downtown on South Congress, and I think the Armadillo free bus service runs down there, but I am not sure.
No idea on the wireless as we've never had a computer down there. I would think some of those websites that rate hotels (like Trip Advisor) might give you some feedback on that.
Another note - the great "healthy Mexican cuisine restaurant El Sol Y La Luna" has moved and is no longer next to the motel. They told us at Christmas that a new restaurant with better hours (for a motel next door) will be opening in March I believe. I think El Sol moved downtown, but I would also recommend the Magnolia Cafe (http://www.cafemagnolia.com/) which also has a location on South Congress, about seven blocks south of the Austin Motel.
Finally, have you considered Hotwire? I got a great room at a Hyatt in a Chicago suburb for $55 (plus tax). Not sure if you can make free wireless a criteria in your search though.
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No idea on the wireless as we've never had a computer down there. I would think some of those websites that rate hotels (like Trip Advisor) might give you some feedback on that.
Another note - the great "healthy Mexican cuisine restaurant El Sol Y La Luna" has moved and is no longer next to the motel. They told us at Christmas that a new restaurant with better hours (for a motel next door) will be opening in March I believe. I think El Sol moved downtown, but I would also recommend the Magnolia Cafe (http://www.cafemagnolia.com/) which also has a location on South Congress, about seven blocks south of the Austin Motel.
Finally, have you considered Hotwire? I got a great room at a Hyatt in a Chicago suburb for $55 (plus tax). Not sure if you can make free wireless a criteria in your search though.