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Downright Austin, A Renaissance HotelvsFairmont Austin
Sheraton Austin at the Capitol and Fairmont Austin are both rated highly by experts. Overall, Sheraton Austin at the Capitol is preferred by most reviewers compared to Fairmont Austin. Sheraton Austin at the Capitol has a TripExpert Score of 76 with praise from 5 reviews including Time Out, Frommer's and BlackBook.
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
Frommer's
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Time Out
701 E. 11th St., Austin, TX 78701
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The Sheraton is a good deal. It's 5 blocks east of the capitol and within easy walking distance of downtown and the university campus." Full review
Star Service "The chain's Sweet Sleeper bedding is available in all rooms, with pillow-top mattresses, layers of soft linens, and a mix of firm and cushy pillows. " Full review
Gayot "Thanks to its location near the State Capitol, this 365-room hotel primarily attracts a corporate clientele."
BlackBook "You couldn't sleep last night. You were clogged with a gnarly combo of ragweed and pollen. Didn't they tell you Claritin is powerless to Central Texas allergens? You switch hotels when..."
Time Out "BackYARD at Waller Creek channels everyone's favorite backyard party, a spot where BBQ, games, live music and cocktails converge. Stop by with your crew for breakfast, lunch, dinner or..." Full review
Fairmont Austin Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph Time Out
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Michelin Guide
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 Telegraph9.0
"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
