After a long day on the road or in the office, a little known luxury hotel outside of Austin, TX is a great place to put your feet up and take a load off. Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 15, 2017 The Sonesta Luxury lodging in Bee Cave, TX. The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) truck rodeo is when and where trucks are highlighted but the hotel the TAWA team setup for us was over the top. The Sonesta Hotel in Bee Cave, TX is located about 20 miles northwest of the Austin Airport in rolling Texas Hill Country. The modern exterior design with a flair for the environment offers upscale rooms and this is just a hint of what this location provides. The hotel has nine corner king rooms and two suites that span five floors, along with flexible meeting and event rooms fully equipped and expertly staffed. A fitness center, 24-hour business center, lounge and rooftop bar add to its laid-back demeanor. The 2,500 sq. ft. bar and lounge, including an outdoor terrace called Meridian 98, includes outdoor patio seating and is a great place to let your hair down for a relaxing evening with family and friends. The outdoor pool area with sundeck is another relaxing recreational space although I only took a walking tour. While the property is top notch for a gathering of PR and Comms professionals, Journalists, and automotive - read truck - enthusiasts, it is the staff that stands out. I arrived with my std. branded clothing packed tight and wrinkled. I asked if I could toss them into their dryers for a few minutes. The answer was. "We will certainly take care of it for you." 10-minutes later my polo and button down arrived freshly ironed and on hangers. CleanMPG branded shirts ready to wear WOW!!! The Sonesta Bed and Bath The Sonesta is not just a place to relax and overnight. It is also known for its meeting and events capability. With just over 10,000 square feet of floor space including ornately appointed rooms and 15+ foot ceilings, the main 5,300 sq. ft. grand ballroom can be divided into five smaller venue rooms, two meeting rooms and a 14-seat executive boardroom. Within the ballroom we had a first rate multi-course dinner and even better entertainment. The Blue Sky Fiddlers This is Texas Auto Writers Truck Rodeo and we are in Texas after all. Loved this!!! Pricing: $199 to $299 per night for a standard King. Group discounts are available. The Steel Market Development Institute sponsored TAWA Truck Rally did not just meet but exceeded expectations due to this superb hotel property by its lonesome. The latest and greatest trucks and SUVs from a variety of manufacturers was an extended benefit. Or was it the Sonesta hotel? #TXTruckRodeo
