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Heywood HotelvsHotel Van Zandt
Both Heywood Hotel and Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Heywood Hotel ranks slightly better than Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt. Heywood Hotel comes in at #12 in Austin with approval from 11 sources including Fodor's, Time Out and New York Times.
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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"
Hotel Van Zandt Gayot Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Afar Magazine Time Out Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701-4212
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "This downtown Austin hotel encourages visitors to relax or rock out with amenities for every mood."
Travel + Leisure "Named for legendary Austin guitarist Townes Van Zandt, this music-focused property on the edge of Rainey Street oozes Kimpton sophistication." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The chic Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt has a pure Austin vibe, with an energy as a prime hotspot in the city." Full review
Afar Magazine "The chandeliers in the lobby are crafted from French horns, an installation in the lounge features birds made from vinyl records, and the cabana-lined pool deck pumps tunes underwater." Full review
Time Out "Kimpton’s Hotel Van Zandt is located in the heart of Rainey Street, formerly a strip of sleep bungalows that has morphed into the city’s premiere bar-hopping district. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Swanky, laidback lobby, brushed in bronze and bedecked in light fixtures made from repurposed trumpets, is coolly reminiscent of a backroom blues club, with similarly musical riffs echoed throughout." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This stylish music-themed property looms over Rainey Street"
Frommer's "The 16-story hotel stands a stone’s throw from the Rainey Street music district. Spacious modern guest rooms feature plush bedding, soft carpeting, and draperies tangled up in blue. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Named for Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, this Kimpton property impresses with the details." Full review
Michelin Guide "Polished and imposing public spaces, plush guest rooms, and plenty of local color, including numerous tributes to Austin’s famous music scene." Full review
