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Hilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest / ArboretumvsHotel Van Zandt
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt is the choice of most writers compared to Hilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest / Arboretum. Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt has a TripExpert Score of 77 with praise from 5 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
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
Hotel Van Zandt
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701-4212
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"This downtown Austin hotel encourages visitors to relax or rock out with amenities for every mood."
"Named for legendary Austin guitarist Townes Van Zandt, this music-focused property on the edge of Rainey Street oozes Kimpton sophistication." Full review
9.0
"The chic Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt has a pure Austin vibe, with an energy as a prime hotspot in the city." Full review
"The chandeliers in the lobby are crafted from French horns, an installation in the lounge features birds made from vinyl records, and the cabana-lined pool deck pumps tunes underwater." Full review
"Kimpton’s Hotel Van Zandt is located in the heart of Rainey Street, formerly a strip of sleep bungalows that has morphed into the city’s premiere bar-hopping district. " Full review
Readers' Choice Award
"Swanky, laidback lobby, brushed in bronze and bedecked in light fixtures made from repurposed trumpets, is coolly reminiscent of a backroom blues club, with similarly musical riffs echoed throughout." Full review
"This stylish music-themed property looms over Rainey Street"
"The 16-story hotel stands a stone’s throw from the Rainey Street music district. Spacious modern guest rooms feature plush bedding, soft carpeting, and draperies tangled up in blue. " Full review
Top choice
"Named for Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, this Kimpton property impresses with the details." Full review
"Polished and imposing public spaces, plush guest rooms, and plenty of local color, including numerous tributes to Austin’s famous music scene." Full review