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Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South CongressvsRenaissance Austin Hotel
Both Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake and Renaissance Austin Hotel are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake is preferred by most writers compared to Renaissance Austin Hotel. Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake scores 76 with positive reviews from 6 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Oyster.
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
Renaissance Austin Hotel Fodor's Star Service Gayot
BlackBook
Frommer's
9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The enormous, skylit lobby of this hotel—connected to the upscale Arboretum shopping center—is an eccentric mix of Victorian-style street lamps, crystal chandeliers, and giant mobiles." Full review
Star Service "Granted, conventions pay the bills here, but leisure travelers take advantage of low weekend rates and resorty recreational options and pampering staff." Full review
Gayot "This ten-story hotel is a cornerstone of the Austin Arboretum, an upscale collection of more than 50 specialty boutiques and restaurants."
BlackBook "Apple. Dell. IBM. All clients you're scheduled to visit on this business trip. But locations change once their execs hear you're staying at this Brave New World."
Frommer's "The huge atrium lobby is dramatic, while exterior rooms have attractive views of the thickly wooded rolling hills surrounding the mall. " Full review
