Consider the parking a tax
We recently stayed at the downtown Austin Hampton Inn and Suites for five nights choosing it primarily because of location and reviews on TA. Although valet parking can be a nice convenience, it is rather irritating when the hotel makes it so difficult to self park that you have no option.
We expected to pay a bit more than usual for this type property because several events were underway in Austin, but I think it is over priced for what you get. And, the property is tired. I really appreciated the enthusiasm and helpfulness of the staff, but they had a lot to overcome.
The breakfast's were good, too, but the gratis happy hour is only for those who are interested in the act of imbibing alcohol and not caring what they drink.