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Fairmont AustinvsThe Westin Austin Downtown
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Westin Austin Downtown scores slightly better than Fairmont Austin. The Westin Austin Downtown comes in at 79 with recommendations from 7 reviews like Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
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
"This Fairmont outpost will open in downtown Austin’s central business district in August of 2017."
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
9.0
"The Fairmont is destined to become a landmark luxury hotel in downtown Austin, with its expansive entrance and impressive amenities." Full review
"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
"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
"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"
"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
"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.
"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
The Westin Austin Downtown
Zagat
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Time Out
310 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Located on the ground floor of Downtown's Westin Hotel, Stella San Jac pays homage to Southern cuisine with a menu inspired both by chef Michael Cerrie's family cooking and local dishes." Full review
"This nicely outfitted, reliable hotel enjoys a lively downtown location."
"The highest hotel pool in the city sits atop the Westin's new downtown Austin locale." Full review
9.0
"One of Austin’s newest hotels, with a distinct Austin vibe, modern elegance and an open, welcoming ambience." Full review
Readers' Choice Award
"Opened in July 2015, this 366-room hotel sits squarely in the center of the Live Music Capital of the World, just a few minutes' stroll from three of Austin's major entertainment districts." Full review
Upscale
"The Westin Austin Downtown is a four-pearl property that’s a prime example of the Westin chain brand." Full review
"A stunning rootop pool, a state-of-the-art fitness studio (plus guided group runs), deluxe rooms with views of downtown Austin—the Westin is a luxurious option for any stay you're planning." Full review