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Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South CongressvsJW Marriott Austin
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, JW Marriott Austin is preferred by most reviewers compared to Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake. JW Marriott Austin has a TripExpert Score of 79 with accolades from 6 reviewers like Gayot, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Fodor's
300 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Lonely Planet "Families are a major focus... The majority of the lodgings are small suites with one or two beds, a pull out couch and a microwave and minifridge. Big enough for your small army."
Star Service " 8 miles east of the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, this first generation Embassy Suites is a solid pick for midrange travelers looking for added space in the heart of the city." Full review
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The small number of remaining unrenovated units should be avoided, as these are dated and dour.
Gayot "The convenience and spaciousness of suites draws travelers to this centrally located property."
Travel + Leisure "The location of this hotel makes it easy for you and the fam to enjoy South Congress Avenue, the Capitol and downtown, Barton Springs Pool and the famous "Bat Bridge."" Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake makes a strong showing amongst Austin’s array of upper-middle-range hotels with its fashionable lobby, spacious rooms, and excellent freebies. " Full review
Fodor's "Each room offers separate living and sleeping areas and some have beautiful views of Downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake." Full review
JW Marriott Austin Gayot Star Service Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Time Out Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
110 E 2nd ST, Austin, TX 78701
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Gayot "They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and the JW Marriott Austin is no exception."
Star Service "This is a big, user-friendly convention hotel with a surprisingly service-oriented staff. Dining and lodgings get high marks." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Featuring more than a thousand guest rooms and 120,000 square feet of meeting and event space in the heart of downtown." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Guest rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with dark, elegant wood furniture and super-comfortable, “Revive” beds; and the rooftop pool bar offers an Instagram-worthy view of the city." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This 34-storey hotel exudes sleek modernity, with a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe." Full review
Time Out "Austin’s most business-friendly hotel, with entire floors of meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art AV capabilities...but still plenty of amenities for unwinding, like a rooftop pool." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hotel has ample event space, and it's popular with conference goers and football fans in town for University of Texas Longhorns games."
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "At 1,002 rooms, this is North America’s largest member of Marriot’s luxury JW brand." Full review
