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Radisson Hotel Austin - UniversityvsFairmont Austin
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Crowne Plaza Austin scores marginally higher than Fairmont Austin. Crowne Plaza Austin comes in at #37 in Austin with endorsements from 4 reviews including Time Out, Fodor's and Oyster.
Radisson Hotel Austin - University
Gayot
Fodor's
Oyster
Time Out
6121 North IH 35, Austin, TX 78752
From $66/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot "Located at the intersection of US 290 and I-35, this convenient hotel makes it easy for travelers to reach downtown, the University of Texas and most major North Austin business headquarters."
Fodor's "The local Highland Mall and shopping plaza are 2 miles from this highway-side hotel, continually bustling with conventions and business travelers; downtown is 4–5 miles away." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Crowne Plaza Austin is a good alternative to the city’s downtown hotels." Full review
Time Out "Comfortable digs in a convenient area (the hotel is located with easy access to both I-290 and I-35) make the Crowne Plaza Austin a desirable place to kick back on vacation." Full review
Fairmont Austin Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph Time Out
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701-4646
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "This Fairmont outpost will open in downtown Austin’s central business district in August of 2017."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The first hotel to directly connect to the Austin Convention Center via the Red River Canopy Walk, Fairmont Austin is ideal for business travelers. " Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Fairmont is destined to become a landmark luxury hotel in downtown Austin, with its expansive entrance and impressive amenities." Full review
Time Out "With 1,048 rooms and suites and stunning views of Lady Bird Lake, the hotel is a meeting point during the city's largest conferences (hello, SXSW) and festivals. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Connected to the Austin Convention Center via direct access, the 37-story tower houses 1,048 rooms, ranging from spacious standard options with city, park, or lake views to suites." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With more than 1,000 rooms and 37 stories high...one of the city's largest and glitziest properties. Inside, the vibe is Miami-meets-Texas, with colorful interiors, neon lights wherever you look"
Travel + Leisure "The Fairmont Austin is a 37-story luxury hotel with more than 1,000 guest rooms, many with views of Lady Bird Lake"
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "It can hold even more in its rooms, too—this is the largest hotel in Austin, with 1,048 units, including those in Gold...bright and attractive standard accommodations " Full review
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Tip: Right across the street, the shack-like Iron Works BBQ is both a great place to eat and a reminder of the old Austin that’s literally losing ground.
Michelin Guide "As you may gather from the unorthodox name, the Fairmont Austin Gold Experience isn’t an ordinary hotel, but rather a hotel within a hotel — four private floors within the relatively staid Fairmont Austin, within which is offered an experience that’s a cut above the already luxe Fairmont norm" Full review
