Enjoy a four-night stay at this 4-star property surrounded by the scenic Hill Country of central Texas. This hotel is located downtown on the shores of Town Lake, within easy walking distance of Palmer Auditorium, Austin Convention Center, the legendary Sixth Street entertainment district, and the State Capitol Complex. The lobby features inlaid lone stars in the polished marble floor and a reception desk backed by a cattle-and-cowboy mural. At the heart is a large atrium with a wall of glass, stone floors, lush vegetation, and meandering streams spilling into fountains and flowing through the multilevel lounge. Iron chairs with a western flare are wrapped in leather, hardwood chairs finished in cowhide and leather sofas clustered in friendly groupings. Crackling fireplaces line one side of the lobby below the banks of elevators, providing atmospheric elegance. An impressive fitness room aglow with nearly one dozen flat-screen TVs, a sparsely equipped sundeck with a pool, a whirlpool, great lake views, a small playground, a dock and rental bikes for the nine-mile trail along the lake round out the recreational offerings.

Hip accommodations have finally appeared at this Hyatt, displaying the chain's signature modern look. Hues of navy and gray dominate the rooms, with fresh patterned carpeting, shiny hardwood cabinetry and plush armchairs. Enormous cornered desks allow for both TV viewing and laptop marathons, with properly positioned outlets and Internet docks in easy reach. The best additions to rooms are the starkly white Grand Beds garnished with accent throws, which sit in modest refinement against the wall, with fluffy pillow-top mattresses and layers of linens between the thick down blankets. Amenities include two dual-line phones with voice mail, data ports and costly high-speed Internet access (both wired and wireless for a fee), snazzy flat-screen TVs, full length mirrors and small closets. The combination baths brandish granite countertops, tiled floors, disappointingly maintained tubs, hair dryers and third phones. Valid one year from event date.

American Airlines

This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to anywhere American Airlines flies in the 48 contiguous United States subject to availability. The winning bidders can upgrade their coach class airfare to first class for $750 per person subject to availability. Note: On three class flights upgrade is to business class. A minimum of 14 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. The winning bidders will be able to earn AAdvantage miles in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability.

Any airport departure or taxes (if charged) are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Ground transportation is not included in this package.