Downright Austin, A Renaissance HotelvsFour Seasons Hotel Austin
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Austin ranks significantly better than Sheraton Austin at the Capitol. Four Seasons Hotel Austin is ranked #3 in Austin with praise from 18 reviews including Zagat, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
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
Four Seasons Hotel Austin Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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."
Zagat
4.3
"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