Heywood HotelvsOmni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Both Heywood Hotel and Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa scores marginally better than Heywood Hotel. Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa scores 85 with praise from 11 reviews including Oyster, Time Out and Star Service.
Heywood Hotel Show All Reviews
1609 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702
From $217/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Accessible
Oyster
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
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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"
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Show All Reviews
8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin, TX 78735
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Austin's only real full-service resort -- one that caters to business travelers, couples, singles, and families alike -- Barton Creek would stand out even if it weren't alone." Full review
Concierge
"Visitors who'd prefer nocturnal solitude over the late-night rowdiness of downtown Austin should consider this tranquil resort."
Oyster
Upscale
"The 312-room Barton Creek Resort is sprawled across lovely grounds centered within three golf courses in the hills west of downtown Austin." Full review
Star Service
"Barton Creek Resort & Spa sits in an upscale residential development off Bee Caves Road." Full review
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A bevy of quality contemporary have recently been interjected into rooms on floors 4 through 9, and these are not the ones to request.
BlackBook
"The hotel tower comes into view as you descend into the Fazio Foothills. Golf for him on the courses par excellence. Spa time for her in the form of a champagne facial."
Zagat
4.2
"Those looking for a "relaxing" retreat head to the "beautiful Texas Hill Country" and this "inviting" full-service resort, "secluded" in a "lovely" setting on 4,000 acres of rolling grounds."
Gayot
"The signature Fazio Foothills Golf Course is known for its cliff-lined fairways, waterfalls and caves, and the three other courses also take advantage of the intriguing natural setting." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Especially popular with business travelers, the resort's golf courses were designed by legendary figures like Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer, and Austin native Ben Crenshaw." Full review
Jetsetter
"4,000 acres of rolling hills, championship golf, and luxurious resort living." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A world-class golf course puts this hotel on the map, but the resort sprawls over 4,000 acres of secluded West Austin for the ultimate in a pampered getaway." Full review