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Austin MotelvsFour Seasons Hotel Austin
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Austin is preferred by most reviewers compared to Austin Motel. Four Seasons Hotel Austin has a TripExpert Score of 93 with praise from 18 sources such as Gayot, Concierge and Frommer's.
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1220 S. Congress St., Austin, TX 78704
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "Long favored by cost-conscious artists and musicians, it's charming and hip without feeling pretentious."
Rough Guide "Basic rooms in a trendy old motel in the funky South Congress district. A favourite with visiting musicians, it’s across the street from the venerable Continental Club."
Gayot "Yes, this is a motel, but it has a fun, vibrant sense of style and is a far cry from typical, cheap chain digs."
BlackBook "This isn’t a motel masquerading as a Turkish steam bath. It’s just got a mad sense of humor to go with its mad South Congress Ave. location."
Fodor's "What used to be a fading 1938 motor court is now a beloved, quintessentially-Austin motel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Austin Motel's retro sign is a local icon." Full review
Not For Tourists "Funky hotel with theme rooms. Nice staff, cool location."
Afar Magazine " The 41 guest rooms are a retro mash-up of red vinyl tufted beds, silk-screened music posters, and kitschy lip-shaped rotary phones." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Hip hotelier Liz Lambert redesigned an Austin icon into exactly the kind of no-frills spot all the cool kids love." Full review
Frommer's "A convenient (but not quiet) location in the heart of SoCo and great rates make this place very popular." Full review
Four Seasons Hotel Austin Concierge Fodor's
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98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701-4039
From $695/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Think cowhide can't be classed up? Try camping out in the Southwestern-themed Four Seasons for a few days."
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From March through October, ask for a terrace room overlooking the Congress Avenue bridge, so you can watch the bat colony fill the sky at sunset.
Fodor's "You get what you pay for in superior service and amenities at this elegant hotel on beautifully manicured grounds overlooking Lady Bird Lake." Full review
Jetsetter "A luxe cocoon with a Southwestern edge located on downtown Austin’s Lady Bird Lake." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Four Seasons Austin is one of the city’s most beloved and well-known luxury properties, enjoying a prime downtown location and phenomenal lake views." Full review
Star Service "This Four Seasons, located two blocks east of Congress Avenue, remains Austin's most luxurious property, an exceptional endeavor purpose-built to impress even hard-to-please travelers." Full review
Gayot "Set on the shores of Lady Bird Lake, this upscale hotel offers a tranquil setting within a short walk of the State Capitol, Sixth Street District and Austin Convention Center."
BlackBook "The king of luxury chain hotels. What else is there to say? This one rests on a fab lakefront location downtown."
Zagat4.3
"An "intimate ambiance" pervades this "wonderful hotel with a Texan twist"."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Situated at the edge of lovely Lady Bird Lake, Four Seasons Hotel Austin offers the brand’s signature luxury service and amenities in the heart of Austin’s downtown district." Full review
Lonely Planet "Four Seasons luxury done Texas style means leather chairs, cowhide couches and native limestone." Full review
