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Hotel San JosevsHilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest / Arboretum
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel San Jose ranks significantly better than Hilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest / Arboretum. Hotel San Jose comes in at #3 in Austin with praise from 17 reviews including Concierge, BlackBook and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel San Jose
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
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1316 S Congress, Austin, TX 78704
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
"An eternal favorite among tourists and locals alike, the Hotel San José epitomizes Austin cool."
"A warren of rooms and suites done up in South Austin chic: a modern, minimalist style adorned with balconies, patios, and tropical vegetation." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"They say everything's bigger in Texas, but this intimate "bungalow-style" boutique hotel might be the exception." Full review
"Located in the modern bohemian neighborhood of South Congress (or SoCo), the über-hip San José Hotel has 40 sleek, minimalist guest rooms with earthy tones, warm woods, and simple, modern lines." Full review
"Chic and funky boutique hotel in the South Congress district."
"This funky, spirited sprite is an authentic boutique-hotel with a trim modern style that fits in glove-tight with the SXSW crowd of young, energetic—and moneyed—media hipsters." Full review
"This urban bungalow-style hotel oozes modern minimalism."
"This bungalow-style hotel is surrounded with Southwestern landscaping and modern accents."
4.2
"An "alternative to mainstream lodging", this revamped 1930s motor court is now a "cool boutique" in a "crazy-prime" South Congress location."
"Hip little hotel in SoCo with a killer bar."
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest / Arboretum
Fodor's
Gayot
Oyster
11617 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
"Business travelers and some short-term leisure travelers patronize this five-story hotel in suburban, shopaholic Northwest Austin." Full review
"Contemporary flair and comfort can both be had in Austin's Golden Triangle."
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Hilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest/Arboretum is about 20 minutes from downtown Austin and a short drive to restaurants and shops." Full review