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Hilton AustinvsHeywood Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Heywood Hotel ranks marginally better than Hilton Austin. Heywood Hotel comes in at 84 with accolades from 11 publications like Gayot, Fodor's and Oyster.
Hilton Austin
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Star Service
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BlackBook
Zagat
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Oyster
Time Out
Frommer's
500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The Hilton is defined by its proximity to the colossal Austin Convention Center, and this is the conventioneers' hostelry." Full review
Lonely Planet "Everything about this 800-room convention center behemoth is Texas size."
Star Service "Ready-for-prime-time player may stick out like a sore thumb in this historic downtown neighborhood, but it is a standout for both business and leisure travelers who benefit from the central location." Full review
Gayot "Steps away from the Austin Convention Center, it is geared toward travelers in town for conferences or an upscale run through the vibrant music scene."
BlackBook "Fitness this. Spa that. Pervasive Internet."
Zagat4.0
"Adjacent to the convention center, this "centrally located" Downtown chain link offers "quick access to shopping and bars"and features "comfortable" rooms and a "friendly" staff."
The Telegraph8.0
"Modern design and style meets comfort at the Hilton in downtown Austin." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Located across the street from the Austin Convention Center, the four-pearl Hilton Austin is one of the city's major hotels for convention attendees." Full review
Time Out "If you're in town for an event at the Convention Center, Hilton Austin will likely serve as your homebase." Full review
Frommer's "This hotel, located directly across from the convention center, discounts rooms when there's no convention in town." Full review
Heywood Hotel Oyster Gayot
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Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Time Out
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
1609 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702
From $217/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Accessible
OysterUpscale
"This seven-room hotel, situated in an intimate Craftsman-style house in the up-and-coming East Austin area, lives up to its "unique boutique" billing." Full review
Gayot "This mid-century-style boutique hotel embodies the intangible elements that define Austin: creative, easygoing and cool."
New York Times "A stay at this comfortable, stylish hotel feels like a visit to a good friend’s house — a friend with good taste, that is." Full review
Fodor's "This boutique hotel debuted amidst the rapidly gentrifying strip of East Cesar Chavez in 2012 and the hip hood has continued to flourish around the restored 1920s bungalow." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you're coming to Austin ready to eat...the Heywood, opened by George Reynolds and Kathy Setzer in 2012, puts you within walking distance of some amazing East Austin restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A stylish boutique hotel offering handcrafted hospitality in vibrant East Austin." Full review
Time Out "A 1925 bungalow outfitted with seven suites marked by timeless interior touches like longleaf pine floors and cathedral ceilings, mixed with modern locally-made furnishings." Full review
Afar Magazine "Feels more like an achingly cool designer friend’s house than a hotel, and in the best possible way." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Its mess-with-convention vibe reflects the ethos of the gritty neighborhood of galleries, taquerias, and cafés." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tucked into East Cesar Chavez Street, checking into this design-focused boutique hotel feels more like getting settled in a room at your friend's dreamy Austin vacation home"
