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Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South CongressvsThe LINE Austin
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin Downtown scores marginally better than Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake. Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin Downtown is ranked #29 in Austin with praise from 7 reviewers like Gayot, Fodor's and BlackBook.
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
The LINE Austin Fodor's Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
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111 Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This informal riverside hotel has an attractive outdoor pool patio with prime views of Lady Bird Lake and Congress Avenue Bridge sunset bat flights." Full review
Gayot "You can't ask for a better location than this, right on Congress Avenue with Lady Bird Lake and the Congress Avenue Bridge just behind."
BlackBook "Starbucks and T.G.I. Friday's are near. As in onsite. If that isn't comfort enough, your Sleep Number bed will make up the difference."
Zagat3.8
"Tourists and business travelers alike appreciate this Downtown chain link with "unique" fish tanks in the lobby and an "excellent" location, overlooking Austin's famous bat bridge."
Travel + Leisure "This 413-room hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown and overlooks Congress Bridge, where Austin’s famous bat population emerges every evening at sunset." Full review
Afar Magazine "Austin has established itself as a foodie destination on par with New York and Los Angeles." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The vibe at Austin’s LINE Hotel is Mad Men transported into the contemporary art scene. From arrival at the striking porte-cochère at the front of the property reveals a restored concrete..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The rooms are more fun and distinctive than at nearby competitors...It also makes an effort to introduce you to Austin's growing visual-arts scene." Full review
Frommer's "The lobby has become light and airy, with a Zen-meets-the-Hill-Country vibe. Furnishings are sleek and minimalist, while floor-to-ceiling windows drink in views of the foliage-fringed shores " Full review
Frommer's "The lobby has become light and airy, with a Zen-meets-the-Hill-Country vibe. Furnishings are sleek and minimalist...all concessions have been carefully chosen for the world stage" Full review
