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W AustinvsHampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown/Convention Center
W Austin and Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown are both recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, W Austin ranks significantly better than Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown. W Austin is ranked #6 in Austin with approval from 13 publications such as Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
W Austin
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Oyster
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
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200 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $203/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The W Hotel is Austin's answer to excellent service in a very urban-chic environment." Full review
Jetsetter "A social and music hub in downtown Austin housed in a LEED-certified tower." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The W Austin, opened in December 2010, is one of the city's newest luxury hotels." Full review
Gayot "With a terrific Second Street location adjacent to the new home of Austin City Limits, the W Austin offers a hip retreat for music lovers."
BlackBook "Spa, rooftop pool, fitness center, restaurants are welcomed amenities, but you'll forget all about them when the musicians come out to play."
Zagat4.2
""Right in the heart of Downtown", this "cool, laid-back space with an upscale Austin vibe" has "über-modern" decor, an "attentive" staff and Austin City Limits concert venue next door."
Frommer's "The location is perfectly chosen for the brand's usual clientele -- the young and affluent." Full review
Afar Magazine "Surrounded by downtown Austin’s vibrant music scene, the W Austin draws on the neighborhood’s rock-and-roll roots for its hip bar scene, glam roof-deck pool, and colorful, mid-century–inspired decor." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If your romantic getaway to Austin includes a concert at ACL Live, there's no hotel more convenient than the vibrant, modern W." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Expect hip, modern style — courtesy of dark wood and stone materials coupled with vibrant red and blue textiles." Full review
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown/Convention Center Frommer's BlackBook Gayot
200 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
From $93/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This conventioneer hotel is a cut above average. The rooms are ample and comfortable, decorated in an understated mix of modern and traditional -- a bit bland." Full review
BlackBook "This is downtown. Sophistication comes with the real estate. And at a fraction of the price."
Gayot "Bringing a New Orleans flavor to the Texas Capitol, this hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of all the action."
