W AustinvsHilton Austin Airport
Both W Austin and Hilton Austin Airport are rated highly by writers. On balance, W Austin scores significantly better than Hilton Austin Airport. W Austin has a TripExpert Score of 85 with praise from 11 publications including oyster.com, Jetsetter and Gayot.
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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
Oyster
Upscale
"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."
Zagat
4.2
""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 Telegraph
9.0
"Expect hip, modern style — courtesy of dark wood and stone materials coupled with vibrant red and blue textiles." Full review
Hilton Austin Airport
9515 Hotel Drive, Austin, TX 78719
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"The atrium is like a Texan starship, with a dome soaring above three balconied floors, and limestone pillars surrounding a central bar area." Full review
Gayot
"For air travelers, it doesn't get more convenient than this hotel, which is located right on the grounds of Austin Bergstrom International Airport."
Frommer's
"So close to the airport you can almost see your gate, this hotel—known as “the Donut” for its round shape—has a central atrium, a restaurant and bar, and a coffee shop" Full review