Austin Folk House

We have stayed at many b & b's and enjoyed this one the most. It is centrally located to almost everything. We were very happy with our experience.

My friends and I stayed at the Austin Folk House for the ACL festival in September '06. After hearing such great reviews, we were shocked at the terrible breakfast service. The food wasn't good, and there wasn't enough--we arrived in the dining room a half hour before the end of breakfast each morning, and usually found scraps of a mediocre quiche or casserole. They had the obligatory cereal/toast/bagel offerings, which I would've happily purchased somewhere else (I seriously considered scrambling up some egss in the kitchen). The management gave us a small discount when we complained, but we still felt a bit duped. Hopefully, they've hired a new cook.

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The guest who posted this review waited almost 10 months to do so. When she checked out with us, she and her two girlfriends raved about Folk House except for a complaint about our breakfast chef. They said that she ran out of hot food two of the three days, but that she DID offer to make them eggs/omelets to order. We suggested a significant discount to make up for the situation of which all three ladies agreed was fair. Sometime later when this guest arrived home she sent us an email requesting an even larger discount. We told her that we would not honor her request, but would be happy to give her a discounted rate for the next years ACL festival (our busiest weekend). She declined, but did not seem unhappy. So we were very surprised when this review showed up at this late date.

- Sylvia (Owner/Innkeeper)

Distinctive decor, unlike the usual B&B Victorian clutter. Would recommend and return.