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Firehouse HostelvsOmni Austin Hotel Downtown
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Omni Austin Hotel Downtown scores significantly better than Firehouse Hostel and Lounge. Omni Austin Hotel Downtown scores 78 with accolades from 7 sources including Frommer's, BlackBook and Lonely Planet.
Firehouse Hostel
Time Out
Lonely Planet
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
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
Frommer's
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat Time Out
700 San Jacinto, Austin, TX 78701
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This is a cool hotel despite the fact that it caters to business travelers." Full review
Fodor's "Your introduction to this bustling, business-oriented hotel is a soaring, granite-and-glass atrium lobby." Full review
Lonely Planet "From high on a hill, western facing rooms at this upscale chain look out onto the Texas countryside."
OysterUpscale
"The Omni is an upscale chain geared toward business travelers, with a prime downtown location within walking distance of the Sixth Street entertainment district." Full review
Star Service "It is a hybrid hotel, sharing its atrium with an office tower that bustles during the week and sleeps on weekends." Full review
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The new suites on floors 15-19 are the ones to request, each with bold contemporary design and top-notch amenities.
Gayot "Due to its downtown location, this hotel attracts a large corporate clientele."
BlackBook "You're the master of your domain atop the rooftop of this downtown sky-kisser."
Zagat4.0
"Occupying a steel-and-glass tower, this "classy" Downtown "surprise" caters to the corporate set, but its "amazing" location off the Sixth Street entertainment district and "courteous" staff appeal to all."
Time Out "Accommodations range from comfortable deluxe rooms to the luxurious penthouse suite, and you can take your pick of dining options with the hotel's multiple restaurants and bars." Full review
