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W AustinvsHoliday Inn Austin-Town Lake, an IHG Hotel
Both W Austin and Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, W Austin scores significantly higher than Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake. W Austin comes in at 88 with positive reviews from 13 reviewers including Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
W Austin
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Oyster
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
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
OysterUpscale
"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."
Zagat4.2
""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 Telegraph9.0
"Expect hip, modern style — courtesy of dark wood and stone materials coupled with vibrant red and blue textiles." Full review
Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake, an IHG Hotel Oyster Gayot
DK Eyewitness Frommer's
20 North IH-35, Austin, TX 78701
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Holiday Inn is a safe, if unexciting, bet for travelers on a budget." Full review
Gayot "Set on the south shore of Town Lake, this 320-room hotel is a popular venue for brides and grooms."
DK Eyewitness "Overlooking Town Lake, this high-rise hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Austin, adjacent to the Town Lake hike and bike trail."
Frommer's "The most upscale Holiday Inn in Austin, this high-rise hotel is situated on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake, at the edge of downtown, and just off I-35." Full review
