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Hotel San JosevsHeywood Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Hotel San Jose ranks significantly better than Heywood Hotel. Hotel San Jose has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 19 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Rough Guide.
Hotel San Jose
Concierge
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Oyster
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Gayot
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Zagat
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1316 S Congress, Austin, TX 78704
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
"An eternal favorite among tourists and locals alike, the Hotel San José epitomizes Austin cool."
"A warren of rooms and suites done up in South Austin chic: a modern, minimalist style adorned with balconies, patios, and tropical vegetation." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"They say everything's bigger in Texas, but this intimate "bungalow-style" boutique hotel might be the exception." Full review
"Located in the modern bohemian neighborhood of South Congress (or SoCo), the über-hip San José Hotel has 40 sleek, minimalist guest rooms with earthy tones, warm woods, and simple, modern lines." Full review
"Chic and funky boutique hotel in the South Congress district."
"This funky, spirited sprite is an authentic boutique-hotel with a trim modern style that fits in glove-tight with the SXSW crowd of young, energetic—and moneyed—media hipsters." Full review
"This urban bungalow-style hotel oozes modern minimalism."
"This bungalow-style hotel is surrounded with Southwestern landscaping and modern accents."
4.2
"An "alternative to mainstream lodging", this revamped 1930s motor court is now a "cool boutique" in a "crazy-prime" South Congress location."
"Hip little hotel in SoCo with a killer bar."
Heywood Hotel
Oyster
Gayot
New York Times
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
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Afar Magazine
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1609 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702
From $217/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Accessible
Upscale
"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
"This mid-century-style boutique hotel embodies the intangible elements that define Austin: creative, easygoing and cool."
"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
"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
"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
8.0
"A stylish boutique hotel offering handcrafted hospitality in vibrant East Austin." Full review
"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
"Feels more like an achingly cool designer friend’s house than a hotel, and in the best possible way." Full review
"Its mess-with-convention vibe reflects the ethos of the gritty neighborhood of galleries, taquerias, and cafés." Full review
"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"