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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel AustinvsSouth Congress Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, South Congress Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - Austin. South Congress Hotel is ranked #17 in Austin with praise from 8 sources like Travel + Leisure, Time Out and The Telegraph.
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Austin
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Oyster
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
303 W 15th St, Austin, TX 78701-1692
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This hotel is one of the most comfortable places to stay in the downtown area and a favorite with lobbyists and state contractors." Full review
Fodor's "One of the best-managed hotels in the city, the all-suites Doubletree has a staff that anticipates your every need." Full review
Star Service "It bests the Embassy Suites Austin Downtown with larger, more attractive suites, a better pool and a location that is perfect for those in search of something convenient to the city center." Full review
Gayot "This hotel is tucked in the heart of downtown. It is just two blocks from the State Capitol and four blocks from the University of Texas."
BlackBook "A pool is on the premises to work off the chocolate chip cookie proffered at check-in."
Lonely Planet "Just northwest of the capitol and within walking distance of UT, the all-suites Doubletree feels remarkably corporate, but it does offer a little extra space." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The hotel's 188 suites are spacious with tasteful, if generic, contemporary decor, and come with separate living and sleeping areas, and kitchenettes with full-size fridges and dishwashers. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "You could walk to UT from the Doubletree, but the hotel also has an on-demand shuttle service to nearby spots that will come in handy when you don’t want to hoof it." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Doubletree Suites, an all-suite hotel a stone's throw from the Texas Capitol building, is well suited for long stays and families."
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
South Congress Hotel Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
On the Grid Oyster
Afar Magazine
Time Out
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1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-2475
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "The South Congress' 83 rooms embody a modern and masculine spirit (exposed concrete, brown leather, oversize windows)." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This is a lively, hip and swanky hotel in the vibrant SoCo district." Full review
On the Grid "With 83 cool, minimalist-chic rooms, Paul Qui’s Otoko, Café No Sé, Central Standard, Sunroom Boutique, and a rooftop pool, South Congress Hotel is the spot to be." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This trendy, 83-room boutique opened in 2015 and has made a name for itself thanks to its stunning design and excellent location on Austin’s bustling South Congress Avenue." Full review
Afar Magazine "Housed in a low-rise building on one of Austin’s trendiest streets, the South Congress Hotel is much more than just a place to stay." Full review
Time Out "South Congress Hotel offers 83 rooms of understated luxury, but a stay at the South Austin newcomer offers much more than just slumber. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Don’t let the tablet-toting, coffee-chugging VCs in the lobby spook you: This outstanding new hotel is the best place to tap into Austin’s addictive energy." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stylish, spacious, and often full of locals at happy hour, this hotel is built on prime real estate in South Congress"
Frommer's "SoCo’s namesake hotel is not only in the heart of the district’s hottest shopping and restaurant row, it contributes to that hipness, drawing locals to its trendy dining and retail spaces" Full review
Lonely Planet "Austinites take their staycations at this boutique hotel, a smallish property that somehow squeezes four eateries, two bars, several shops and a pool into its stylish footprint." Full review
