A block of rooms have been reserved at the Courtyard by Marriott Austin Central, 5660 North IH 35, Austin, TX 78751. The group rate is $69 for a room with two queen beds. This is a "smokeless facility." To make your reservation, call 1-888-758-0889 or call the hotel directly at 512-458-2340. The group name is "Bamboo Festival". The rooms will be held until August 18, 2008, so make your reservation asap. **************************************************************************** If you would like to stay closer to Zilker Botanical Garden, check out the Austin Motel, conveniently located at 1220 South Congress, Austin, TX 78704. The Austin Motel has 41 unique rooms, prices start at $75. phone 512.441.1157 or email: reservations@austinmotel.com ****************************************************************************