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Hotel San JosevsHotel Van Zandt
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel San Jose scores significantly better than Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt. Hotel San Jose scores 94 with recommendations from 19 reviews such as Frommer's, Gayot and Oyster.
Hotel San Jose
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Not For Tourists Show All Reviews
1316 S Congress, Austin, TX 78704
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Concierge "An eternal favorite among tourists and locals alike, the Hotel San José epitomizes Austin cool."
Fodor's "A warren of rooms and suites done up in South Austin chic: a modern, minimalist style adorned with balconies, patios, and tropical vegetation." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"They say everything's bigger in Texas, but this intimate "bungalow-style" boutique hotel might be the exception." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located in the modern bohemian neighborhood of South Congress (or SoCo), the über-hip San José Hotel has 40 sleek, minimalist guest rooms with earthy tones, warm woods, and simple, modern lines." Full review
Rough Guide "Chic and funky boutique hotel in the South Congress district."
Star Service "This funky, spirited sprite is an authentic boutique-hotel with a trim modern style that fits in glove-tight with the SXSW crowd of young, energetic—and moneyed—media hipsters." Full review
Gayot "This urban bungalow-style hotel oozes modern minimalism."
BlackBook "This bungalow-style hotel is surrounded with Southwestern landscaping and modern accents."
Zagat4.2
"An "alternative to mainstream lodging", this revamped 1930s motor court is now a "cool boutique" in a "crazy-prime" South Congress location."
Not For Tourists "Hip little hotel in SoCo with a killer bar."
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
