Oct 24 - 29. I tried multiple checks, but don't see any availability until 1/1/2011, which strikes me as very strange. The entire hotel sold out for 2 months?

OK - finally saw this:

Hotel Closed Due to Water Damage

Effective Wednesday, October 6 to Friday, December 31, 2010, the Aloft Austin at The Domain will be closed temporarily due to water damage incurred during Tropical Storm Hermine. Repair and restoration efforts will be underway through the end of the year. All current hotel guests and those with future reservations during this time period are being relocated to other area hotels. Please contact the hotel for further information.