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Casulo HotelvsHotel Van Zandt
Both Casulo Hotel and Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt scores slightly better than Casulo Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt is ranked #18 in Austin with endorsements from 7 publications like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Casulo Hotel
Oyster
Gayot
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Time Out
3017 South I-35, Austin, TX 78741
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Casulo offers chic boutique style at an affordable price, with contemporary, zen-like decor, and rooms all featuring big soaking tubs." Full review
Gayot "A welcome surprise among a sea of budget chain hotels, Casulo Hotel strives for a relaxing Zen environment."
Fodor's "The overall comfort level and location of this hotel—plus amenities like a free breakfast buffet—beats out other comparable chain hotels bordering the teeming I-35 corridor." Full review
Afar Magazine "For a romantic getaway or a business trip, Casulo will take care of you." Full review
Time Out "Casulo Hotel may be minutes away from Congress Avenue's bustling shopping district, but it's zen decor lends a calm air to the place." Full review
Hotel Van Zandt Gayot
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Afar Magazine Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701-4212
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "This downtown Austin hotel encourages visitors to relax or rock out with amenities for every mood."
Travel + Leisure "Named for legendary Austin guitarist Townes Van Zandt, this music-focused property on the edge of Rainey Street oozes Kimpton sophistication." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The chic Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt has a pure Austin vibe, with an energy as a prime hotspot in the city." Full review
Afar Magazine "The chandeliers in the lobby are crafted from French horns, an installation in the lounge features birds made from vinyl records, and the cabana-lined pool deck pumps tunes underwater." Full review
Time Out "Kimpton’s Hotel Van Zandt is located in the heart of Rainey Street, formerly a strip of sleep bungalows that has morphed into the city’s premiere bar-hopping district. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Swanky, laidback lobby, brushed in bronze and bedecked in light fixtures made from repurposed trumpets, is coolly reminiscent of a backroom blues club, with similarly musical riffs echoed throughout." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This stylish music-themed property looms over Rainey Street"
Frommer's "The 16-story hotel stands a stone’s throw from the Rainey Street music district. Spacious modern guest rooms feature plush bedding, soft carpeting, and draperies tangled up in blue. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Named for Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, this Kimpton property impresses with the details." Full review
Michelin Guide "Polished and imposing public spaces, plush guest rooms, and plenty of local color, including numerous tributes to Austin’s famous music scene." Full review
