Hotel San JosevsFairmont Austin
Hotel San Jose and Fairmont Austin are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel San Jose scores significantly higher than Fairmont Austin. Hotel San Jose comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 19 sources including Mr & Mrs Smith, BlackBook and Not For Tourists.
Hotel San Jose Show All Reviews
1316 S Congress, Austin, TX 78704
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Concierge
"An eternal favorite among tourists and locals alike, the Hotel San José epitomizes Austin cool."
Fodor's
"A warren of rooms and suites done up in South Austin chic: a modern, minimalist style adorned with balconies, patios, and tropical vegetation." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"They say everything's bigger in Texas, but this intimate "bungalow-style" boutique hotel might be the exception." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the modern bohemian neighborhood of South Congress (or SoCo), the über-hip San José Hotel has 40 sleek, minimalist guest rooms with earthy tones, warm woods, and simple, modern lines." Full review
Rough Guide
"Chic and funky boutique hotel in the South Congress district."
Star Service
"This funky, spirited sprite is an authentic boutique-hotel with a trim modern style that fits in glove-tight with the SXSW crowd of young, energetic—and moneyed—media hipsters." Full review
Gayot
"This urban bungalow-style hotel oozes modern minimalism."
BlackBook
"This bungalow-style hotel is surrounded with Southwestern landscaping and modern accents."
Zagat
4.2
"An "alternative to mainstream lodging", this revamped 1930s motor court is now a "cool boutique" in a "crazy-prime" South Congress location."
Not For Tourists
"Hip little hotel in SoCo with a killer bar."
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