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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta HotelvsGranduca Hotel
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin and Hotel Granduca Austin are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin ranks significantly better than Hotel Granduca Austin. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin ranks #9 in Austin with positive reviews from 11 reviews such as Jetsetter, Gayot and Zagat.
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Jetsetter
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701 Congess Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
From $106/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Most of its clientele are business travelers, and the InterContinental offers lots of amenities aimed at this market." Full review
Fodor's "The location is ideal: one block from 6th Street, four blocks from the Capitol, and next door to the historic Paramount Theater." Full review
Lonely Planet "A restrained formality greets you in the marble-clad lobby of this 1924 beaux arts building. The sort of quiet elegance that attracts privacy-seeking celebs."
OysterUpscale
"The InterContinental Stephen F. Austin occupies a historic building in a great location in the heart of downtown Austin." Full review
Star Service "This hotel weaves together a wonderful blend of old and new...its newly added boutique charm bridges the gap between traditionalists and a younger, hipper crowd." Full review
Gayot "Today, it is popular with business travelers and downtown revelers --- not to mention lobbyists petitioning their causes in the nearby State Capitol complex."
BlackBook "Kill the cooler hours on the only terrace overlooking Congress Ave. Bike messengers glide in and out of downtown traffic down below."
Zagat4.2
"Built in 1924, this "historic" property lures business and leisure travelers with "beautiful" rooms and a Downtown location "in the heart of Austin", within "walking distance" of Sixth Street."
Jetsetter "Historic downtown hotel with an indoor pool, two restaurants and a buzzy terrace bar overlooking Congress Avenue and the Texas state capitol." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A fashionable place for locals and visitors alike to gather since its beginning in the Roaring Twenties." Full review
Granduca Hotel
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Oyster
Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746-5872
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "If the line of European sports cars at the valet is any indication, Hotel Granduca is the epitome of luxury in West Lake Hills." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"With stunning views across the sweeping Hill Country in West Austin, this is a taste of Italy in Texas." Full review
Jetsetter "A luxurious stay at an elegant new hotel with Italian flair and a hilltop location boasting gorgeous views." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Views overlooking rolling hills and European-inspired courtyards make this grand dame a worthwhile escape from the hustle-and-bustle of downtown Austin." Full review
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Request a room on a higher floor, which have a small Juliette balcony and views all the way to downtown.
OysterLuxury
"Located about 10 miles from the heart of Downtown Austin, the Hotel Granuca Austin is a luxury property styled after an Italian Villa, perched on a hillside with astounding views." Full review
Time Out "A luxurious option for a weekend getaway, with 194 rooms and suites that include balconies overlooking the hotel's pool, an award-winning Italian restaurant, a bar featuring live jazz music and more." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Sitting snugly atop a scenic hillside outside of the city, Hotel
Granduca Austin brings a melds Tuscan-inspired opulence, laidback Texas Hill
Country charm and deeply felt Southern hospitality." Full review
