Lake Austin Spa ResortvsFairmont Austin
Lake Austin Spa Resort and Fairmont Austin are both recommended by experts. On balance, Lake Austin Spa Resort ranks significantly better than Fairmont Austin. Lake Austin Spa Resort is ranked #4 in Austin with accolades from 15 reviews including Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Time Out.
Lake Austin Spa Resort Show All Reviews
1705 S Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Perhaps one of Austin's most luxurious getaways. Lake Austin Spa is located about more than a half-hour drive from town, deep into a wooded ravine right along the banks of Lake Austin." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Lake Austin Spa Resort is the premier place to be pampered in the state."
Oyster
Luxury
"This lakeside retreat along the shores of Lake Austin is more than a spa resort... a true wellness destination." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This destination spa resort, the site of a former rodeo training camp, is a "little piece of heaven" in Texas Hill Country." Full review
Star Service
"Reached via a long, winding road 20 miles west of the city, this little enigma is tucked quietly away along the banks of Lake Austin." Full review
Gayot
"Surrounded by beautiful Texas Hill Country, this world-class spa resort overlooks rugged cliffs and the clear waters of Lake Austin."
BlackBook
"The resort is casually elegant throughout. Like a country retreat from Architectural Digest."
Zagat
4.0
"It's "luxury and elegance all over the place" at this "beautiful" lakeside resort featuring a "relaxing", highly regarded spa that "pampers" weary travelers."
Afar Magazine
"The destination spa caters to every need and whim, offering a daily calendar of outdoor activities and educational talks and classes and serving healthy and locally-sourced cuisine." Full review
Jetsetter
"All-inclusive lakeside retreat outside Austin with a legendary spa, farm-to-table fare and outdoorsy activities." 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