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Four Seasons Hotel AustinvsHotel Saint Cecilia
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Four Seasons Hotel Austin ranks slightly higher than Hotel Saint Cecilia. Four Seasons Hotel Austin comes in at 93 with praise from 18 reviewers including Gayot, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
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98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701-4039
From $695/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Think cowhide can't be classed up? Try camping out in the Southwestern-themed Four Seasons for a few days."
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From March through October, ask for a terrace room overlooking the Congress Avenue bridge, so you can watch the bat colony fill the sky at sunset.
Fodor's "You get what you pay for in superior service and amenities at this elegant hotel on beautifully manicured grounds overlooking Lady Bird Lake." Full review
Jetsetter "A luxe cocoon with a Southwestern edge located on downtown Austin’s Lady Bird Lake." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Four Seasons Austin is one of the city’s most beloved and well-known luxury properties, enjoying a prime downtown location and phenomenal lake views." Full review
Star Service "This Four Seasons, located two blocks east of Congress Avenue, remains Austin's most luxurious property, an exceptional endeavor purpose-built to impress even hard-to-please travelers." Full review
Gayot "Set on the shores of Lady Bird Lake, this upscale hotel offers a tranquil setting within a short walk of the State Capitol, Sixth Street District and Austin Convention Center."
BlackBook "The king of luxury chain hotels. What else is there to say? This one rests on a fab lakefront location downtown."
Zagat4.3
"An "intimate ambiance" pervades this "wonderful hotel with a Texan twist"."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Situated at the edge of lovely Lady Bird Lake, Four Seasons Hotel Austin offers the brand’s signature luxury service and amenities in the heart of Austin’s downtown district." Full review
Lonely Planet "Four Seasons luxury done Texas style means leather chairs, cowhide couches and native limestone." Full review
Hotel Saint Cecilia Fodor's Oyster
Rough Guide Star Service Gayot BlackBook Zagat
Afar Magazine Jetsetter
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112 Academy Drive, Austin, TX 78704
From $634/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The Hotel Saint Cecilia exemplifies everything you'd expect in an eclectic, decidedly Austin accommodation." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Stylish Hotel St. Cecilia, with just 14 rooms, is a boutique hotel in the truest sense of the word." Full review
Rough Guide "This swanky SoCo hotel, named after the patron saint of music and poetry, was created to inspire the best and brightest in the art world."
Star Service "Small, stylish and sophisticated, this colorful cultural opportunist brings a sexy, drip-dry West Hollywood bungalow vibe to the heart of the Lone Star state." Full review
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Best to choose a second-floor unit, as complaints have surfaced regarding trampling feet in upstairs units.
Gayot "The redesigned Hotel Saint Cecilia, named for the saint of music and poetry, is a historic, romantic hotel with a rock-star edge."
BlackBook "This former estate has rechristened itself as a hotel of the highest order. It takes its name from the patron saint of music and poetry."
Zagat5.0
"Quirky amenities, such as turntables connected to Geneva sound systems in each room and a library of vintage vinyl."
Afar Magazine "Named after the patron saint of music and poetry, the Hotel Saint Cecilia mixes Southern comfort with rock ’n’ roll style." Full review
Jetsetter "A private estate anchored by a live oak–dotted 1880s mansion in the heart of South Austin." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Things in Austin just seem to born eclectically cool, and the Hotel Saint Cecilia is no different, with its hodge-podge of an old house, sleek studios and a handful of charming bungalows." Full review
