DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel AustinvsFairmont Austin
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Austin scores slightly higher than Fairmont Austin. Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Austin has a TripExpert Score of 77 with praise from 5 reviewers such as Star Service, Fodor's and Frommer's.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin
6505 IH-35 North, Austin, TX 78752-4346
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Two miles north of the university...is this large, five-story hotel decorated in the style of a Mexican hacienda. ... Guest quarters are airy and spacious, if a bit dull." Full review
Star Service
"Staffers are casual and pleasant at this friendly property, where the staff is about as sweet as the cookies at check-in. Don't expect luxury. This place is all about moderate rates and convenience." Full review
Gayot
"Originally a La Mansion hotel, this 350-room DoubleTree maintains its predecessor's Spanish colonial-style."
Fodor's
"This 1983-vintage hotel turns its back on the rat race of nearby I–35 and transports guests to a surprisingly convincing Spanish colonial world." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Austin is a three-and-a-half-pearl chain hotel with surprisingly chic, individual style." Full review
Fairmont Austin
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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