W AustinvsDoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Austin
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. Overall, W Austin ranks significantly better than DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - Austin. W Austin ranks #6 in Austin with approval from 13 publications like BlackBook, The Telegraph and Time Out.
W Austin Show All Reviews
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
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Austin
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
Oyster
Upper-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