W AustinvsGranduca Hotel
Both W Austin and Hotel Granduca Austin are praised by expert writers. On balance, W Austin is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Granduca Austin. W Austin scores 88 with positive reviews from 13 reviewers like Gayot, Time Out and Frommer's.
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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
Oyster
Upscale
"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."
Zagat
4.2
""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 Telegraph
9.0
"Expect hip, modern style — courtesy of dark wood and stone materials coupled with vibrant red and blue textiles." Full review
Granduca Hotel
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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.
Oyster
Luxury
"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