Hilton AustinvsFairmont Austin
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Hilton Austin ranks significantly better than Fairmont Austin. Hilton Austin ranks #14 in Austin with endorsements from 10 reviewers including Time Out, BlackBook and Fodor's.
Hilton Austin
500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The Hilton is defined by its proximity to the colossal Austin Convention Center, and this is the conventioneers' hostelry." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Everything about this 800-room convention center behemoth is Texas size."
Star Service
"Ready-for-prime-time player may stick out like a sore thumb in this historic downtown neighborhood, but it is a standout for both business and leisure travelers who benefit from the central location." Full review
Gayot
"Steps away from the Austin Convention Center, it is geared toward travelers in town for conferences or an upscale run through the vibrant music scene."
BlackBook
"Fitness this. Spa that. Pervasive Internet."
Zagat
4.0
"Adjacent to the convention center, this "centrally located" Downtown chain link offers "quick access to shopping and bars"and features "comfortable" rooms and a "friendly" staff."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Modern design and style meets comfort at the Hilton in downtown Austin." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Located across the street from the Austin Convention Center, the four-pearl Hilton Austin is one of the city's major hotels for convention attendees." Full review
Time Out
"If you're in town for an event at the Convention Center, Hilton Austin will likely serve as your homebase." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel, located directly across from the convention center, discounts rooms when there's no convention in town." Full review
Fairmont Austin
101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701-4646
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"This Fairmont outpost will open in downtown Austin’s central business district in August of 2017."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The first hotel to directly connect to the Austin Convention Center via the Red River Canopy Walk, Fairmont Austin is ideal for business travelers. " Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The Fairmont is destined to become a landmark luxury hotel in downtown Austin, with its expansive entrance and impressive amenities." Full review
Time Out
"With 1,048 rooms and suites and stunning views of Lady Bird Lake, the hotel is a meeting point during the city's largest conferences (hello, SXSW) and festivals. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"Connected to the Austin Convention Center via direct access, the 37-story tower houses 1,048 rooms, ranging from spacious standard options with city, park, or lake views to suites." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With more than 1,000 rooms and 37 stories high...one of the city's largest and glitziest properties. Inside, the vibe is Miami-meets-Texas, with colorful interiors, neon lights wherever you look"
Travel + Leisure
"The Fairmont Austin is a 37-story luxury hotel with more than 1,000 guest rooms, many with views of Lady Bird Lake"
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's
"It can hold even more in its rooms, too—this is the largest hotel in Austin, with 1,048 units, including those in Gold...bright and attractive standard accommodations " Full review
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Tip: Right across the street, the shack-like Iron Works BBQ is both a great place to eat and a reminder of the old Austin that’s literally losing ground.
Michelin Guide
"As you may gather from the unorthodox name, the Fairmont Austin Gold Experience isn’t an ordinary hotel, but rather a hotel within a hotel — four private floors within the relatively staid Fairmont Austin, within which is offered an experience that’s a cut above the already luxe Fairmont norm" Full review