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Hotel Van ZandtvsGranduca Hotel
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt ranks slightly higher than Hotel Granduca Austin. Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt is ranked #18 in Austin with positive reviews from 7 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
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
Gayot "This downtown Austin hotel encourages visitors to relax or rock out with amenities for every mood."
Travel + Leisure "Named for legendary Austin guitarist Townes Van Zandt, this music-focused property on the edge of Rainey Street oozes Kimpton sophistication." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The chic Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt has a pure Austin vibe, with an energy as a prime hotspot in the city." Full review
Afar Magazine "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
Time Out "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
Condé Nast Traveler 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
Travel + Leisure "This stylish music-themed property looms over Rainey Street"
Frommer's "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
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Named for Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, this Kimpton property impresses with the details." Full review
Michelin Guide "Polished and imposing public spaces, plush guest rooms, and plenty of local color, including numerous tributes to Austin’s famous music scene." 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
