W AustinvsRadisson Hotel Austin - University
W Austin and Crowne Plaza Austin are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, W Austin ranks significantly higher than Crowne Plaza Austin. W Austin is ranked #6 in Austin with recommendations from 13 reviewers such as Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
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200 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $203/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The W Hotel is Austin's answer to excellent service in a very urban-chic environment." Full review
Jetsetter
"A social and music hub in downtown Austin housed in a LEED-certified tower." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The W Austin, opened in December 2010, is one of the city's newest luxury hotels." Full review
Gayot
"With a terrific Second Street location adjacent to the new home of Austin City Limits, the W Austin offers a hip retreat for music lovers."
BlackBook
"Spa, rooftop pool, fitness center, restaurants are welcomed amenities, but you'll forget all about them when the musicians come out to play."
Zagat
4.2
""Right in the heart of Downtown", this "cool, laid-back space with an upscale Austin vibe" has "über-modern" decor, an "attentive" staff and Austin City Limits concert venue next door."
Frommer's
"The location is perfectly chosen for the brand's usual clientele -- the young and affluent." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Surrounded by downtown Austin’s vibrant music scene, the W Austin draws on the neighborhood’s rock-and-roll roots for its hip bar scene, glam roof-deck pool, and colorful, mid-century–inspired decor." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"If your romantic getaway to Austin includes a concert at ACL Live, there's no hotel more convenient than the vibrant, modern W." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Expect hip, modern style — courtesy of dark wood and stone materials coupled with vibrant red and blue textiles." Full review
Radisson Hotel Austin - University
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
Oyster
Upper-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