Renaissance Austin HotelvsHilton Austin
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Hilton Austin scores significantly higher than Renaissance Austin Hotel. Hilton Austin comes in at #14 in Austin with positive reviews from 10 publications including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"The enormous, skylit lobby of this hotel—connected to the upscale Arboretum shopping center—is an eccentric mix of Victorian-style street lamps, crystal chandeliers, and giant mobiles." Full review
Star Service
"Granted, conventions pay the bills here, but leisure travelers take advantage of low weekend rates and resorty recreational options and pampering staff." Full review
Gayot
"This ten-story hotel is a cornerstone of the Austin Arboretum, an upscale collection of more than 50 specialty boutiques and restaurants."
BlackBook
"Apple. Dell. IBM. All clients you're scheduled to visit on this business trip. But locations change once their execs hear you're staying at this Brave New World."
Frommer's
"The huge atrium lobby is dramatic, while exterior rooms have attractive views of the thickly wooded rolling hills surrounding the mall. " Full review
Hilton Austin
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."
Zagat
4.0
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"Modern design and style meets comfort at the Hilton in downtown Austin." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"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