Hyatt Regency AustinvsFairmont Austin
Both Hyatt Regency Austin and Fairmont Austin are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hyatt Regency Austin scores significantly better than Fairmont Austin. Hyatt Regency Austin comes in at #13 in Austin with positive reviews from 10 sources like BlackBook, The Telegraph and Gayot.
Hyatt Regency Austin Show All Reviews
208 Barton Springs, Austin, TX 78704
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"On Lady Bird Lake near Auditorium Shores, the hotel has great views of the water and downtown skyline." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Business people seem drawn to the Hyatt's signature masculine style - large, executive chairs and desks, and deep cocoa browns."
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Request ahead for a room with a river, which costs extra.
Star Service
"The service here is not as well-tailored to the individual as that at the Omni, but low rates and a scenic location do offer value and convenience for a good mix of business and leisure guests." Full review
Gayot
"Business guests appreciate the location of this property --- near the Palmer Event Center and Austin Convention Center, it is often the site of major conferences and executive gatherings."
BlackBook
"Tony people are fraternizing in the face-lifted lobby lounge. And the view of the skyline from there is most expansive."
Zagat
4.2
"Set on Lady Bird Lake's south shore, within walking distance of Downtown, this "relaxing" chain member features "Zen", "spacious" rooms."
Travel + Leisure
"The expansive, sunlit lobby looks out across the lake, while the Marker 10 bar offers sushi and has a happy hour that's particularly popular with the business crowd." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Offers great skyline views and a convenient location on Lady Bird Lake, within walking distance of downtown’s attractions including Sixth Street and the convention center." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A premier location along with a completely updated property, recreational amenities and easy access to everything Austin has to offer." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A short walk from the bars on 6th Street, the Austin Convention Center...some rooms in this pet-friendly contemporary hotel have river views and patios."
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
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