JW Marriott AustinvsArcher Hotel Austin
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, JW Marriott Austin is preferred by most writers compared to Archer Hotel Austin. JW Marriott Austin comes in at 79 with praise from 6 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd ST, Austin, TX 78701
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Gayot
"They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and the JW Marriott Austin is no exception."
Star Service
"This is a big, user-friendly convention hotel with a surprisingly service-oriented staff. Dining and lodgings get high marks." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Featuring more than a thousand guest rooms and 120,000 square feet of meeting and event space in the heart of downtown." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Guest rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with dark, elegant wood furniture and super-comfortable, “Revive” beds; and the rooftop pool bar offers an Instagram-worthy view of the city." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This 34-storey hotel exudes sleek modernity, with a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe." Full review
Time Out
"Austin’s most business-friendly hotel, with entire floors of meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art AV capabilities...but still plenty of amenities for unwinding, like a rooftop pool." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel has ample event space, and it's popular with conference goers and football fans in town for University of Texas Longhorns games."
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's
"At 1,002 rooms, this is North America’s largest member of Marriot’s luxury JW brand." Full review
Archer Hotel Austin
3121 Palm Way, Austin, TX 78758
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Located in the constantly evolving Domain Northside entertainment and shopping district, Archer Hotel Austin is a newly opened ode to this city — rustic but thoroughly modern." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"With a nod to its Texas heritage, the Archer mixes the eclectic, creative soul of Austin with a Texas-chic style." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Archer Hotel Austin is a fun and modern hotel situated in the heart of Austin's Domain Northside shopping district." Full review
Time Out
"As one of the Domain's newest hotels, the Archer excels at exceptional service, offering handmade salted caramels to newly checked-in guests and a nightly turndown service with local treats." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
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If you're looking to escape the crush of touristy downtown, but don't want to be away from all the buzz, book a room at this design-centric hotel." Full review
Frommer's
"The Domain NORTHSIDE likes to bill itself as an alternate entertainment hub to downtown Austin. That’s seriously stretching it, but the stylish Archer proves that you don’t have to feel..." Full review