Firehouse HostelvsKimber Modern Hotel
Firehouse Hostel and Lounge and Kimber Modern Hotel are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Kimber Modern Hotel scores significantly better than Firehouse Hostel and Lounge. Kimber Modern Hotel comes in at 83 with positive reviews from 10 publications including Rough Guide, Gayot and concierge.com.
Firehouse Hostel
605 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
From $29/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Time Out
"Standard and deluxe dorm offerings are great for large groups, but for those who’ve outgrown the charms of sleeping in the bunk beds they also offer a pair of more conventional suites." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A hostel in downtown Austin? Finally! And a pretty darned spiffy one, at that." Full review
Kimber Modern Hotel Show All Reviews
110 The Circle, Austin, TX 78704
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
Concierge
"Owners Kimber Cavendish and Vicki Faust have created a quiet, modernist oasis just off Austin's main drag, where a stay is as relaxing as a day at a spa."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This stylish boutique hotel in South Austin has only five guest rooms, and caters to guests looking for a truly private and relaxing hideaway." Full review
Rough Guide
"A stunning addition to an already thriving South Congress boutique hotel scene. A modern, architecturally significant structure."
Gayot
"Located in the trendy South Congress area of Austin, this boutique hotel is the envy of modern condo owners seeking the slick urban aesthetic."
BlackBook
"This boutique hotel is so minimalist that you'll hardly know it's there. There is no signage or valet. The focus is on architecture and design."
Fodor's
"A stunning, design lovers’ dream." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Design pioneers Charles and Ray Eames would feel right at home at this artful and sleek hotel: It evokes their modern, yet friendly and livable aesthetic." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This marvel of modern design, with its clean lines and contemporary aesthetic, sits so quietly tucked into a residential street that it’s easily mistaken for a private home." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This seven-room oasis in the heart of Austin is a private enclave in the middle of a quiet residential neighborhood." Full review
Time Out
"The illusion of seclusion comes thanks to the hillside design, whose unassuming front façade shields a stunning water feature shaded by a one hundred-year-old live oak tree." Full review