Wonderful stay; staff attends to your every need
I was here for an annual conference; this is about the 5th time I have stayed here; each time the staff is very friendly. Whenever one arrives there are ample valets to take your car-no waiting. The door to the lobby is opened for you and it's a short walk to check-in where you are greeted warmly - again, no waiting. Last year I was in a room near the stairwell and was awakened by the staff slamming the stairwell door at 2 am while picking up the breakfast room service menus off of the doors. So this year, I asked for a room away from the stairwell - no problem. And did I mention that last year, when I complained on check-out that I was awakened, they comped my breakfast and parking charges. They want to please. 
Things I love - dimmer switches on lamps; great water pressure; views of the lake; in the back of the hotel along the lake, there is a wonderful walking path. Great food at the restaurants and room-service nice cushy chairs to sit in outside, I inquired of the concierge about restaurants I had looked up on Tripadvisor - she was familiar with all of them and printed out directions from the hotel to the restaurant I selected in seconds.
When I checked out, a bellman was standing next to the front desk to assist me with my bags. I had to check it since I was not going to be leaving for a few hours. It's really nice when a hotel ANTICIPATES your needs. When I departed, it took just a few minutes to get my car and bag (only one stop at the valet desk). I was offered a free bottled water upon departure. The service I received never felt hurried - I suspect there is a large # of staff, expertly trained on giving service.
One thing I wish is that the internet would be free - I had free internet through the conference I was attending, and it was quick and reliable, but I think for the prices charged by this hotel, it should be free to all guests. The valet parking is $29 per day, which sounds like a lot, but downtown parking is usually pretty expensive.
There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance and I ventured out in previous years. This year I went in the car and enjoyed some of Austin's funkier places. I look forward to returning next year.