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Hilton AustinvsHotel Saint Cecilia
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Saint Cecilia ranks significantly higher than Hilton Austin. Hotel Saint Cecilia scores 90 with positive reviews from 17 reviews including Oyster, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Hilton Austin
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
The Telegraph
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
Hotel Saint Cecilia Fodor's Oyster
Rough Guide Star Service Gayot BlackBook Zagat
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith Show All Reviews
112 Academy Drive, Austin, TX 78704
From $634/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The Hotel Saint Cecilia exemplifies everything you'd expect in an eclectic, decidedly Austin accommodation." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Stylish Hotel St. Cecilia, with just 14 rooms, is a boutique hotel in the truest sense of the word." Full review
Rough Guide "This swanky SoCo hotel, named after the patron saint of music and poetry, was created to inspire the best and brightest in the art world."
Star Service "Small, stylish and sophisticated, this colorful cultural opportunist brings a sexy, drip-dry West Hollywood bungalow vibe to the heart of the Lone Star state." Full review
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Best to choose a second-floor unit, as complaints have surfaced regarding trampling feet in upstairs units.
Gayot "The redesigned Hotel Saint Cecilia, named for the saint of music and poetry, is a historic, romantic hotel with a rock-star edge."
BlackBook "This former estate has rechristened itself as a hotel of the highest order. It takes its name from the patron saint of music and poetry."
Zagat5.0
"Quirky amenities, such as turntables connected to Geneva sound systems in each room and a library of vintage vinyl."
Afar Magazine "Named after the patron saint of music and poetry, the Hotel Saint Cecilia mixes Southern comfort with rock ’n’ roll style." Full review
Jetsetter "A private estate anchored by a live oak–dotted 1880s mansion in the heart of South Austin." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Things in Austin just seem to born eclectically cool, and the Hotel Saint Cecilia is no different, with its hodge-podge of an old house, sleek studios and a handful of charming bungalows." Full review
