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Lake Austin Spa ResortvsHotel San Jose
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Hotel San Jose scores slightly better than Lake Austin Spa Resort. Hotel San Jose comes in at #2 in Austin with positive reviews from 19 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Oyster.
Lake Austin Spa Resort
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1705 S Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Perhaps one of Austin's most luxurious getaways. Lake Austin Spa is located about more than a half-hour drive from town, deep into a wooded ravine right along the banks of Lake Austin." Full review
Lonely Planet "Lake Austin Spa Resort is the premier place to be pampered in the state."
OysterLuxury
"This lakeside retreat along the shores of Lake Austin is more than a spa resort... a true wellness destination." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This destination spa resort, the site of a former rodeo training camp, is a "little piece of heaven" in Texas Hill Country." Full review
Star Service "Reached via a long, winding road 20 miles west of the city, this little enigma is tucked quietly away along the banks of Lake Austin." Full review
Gayot "Surrounded by beautiful Texas Hill Country, this world-class spa resort overlooks rugged cliffs and the clear waters of Lake Austin."
BlackBook "The resort is casually elegant throughout. Like a country retreat from Architectural Digest."
Zagat4.0
"It's "luxury and elegance all over the place" at this "beautiful" lakeside resort featuring a "relaxing", highly regarded spa that "pampers" weary travelers."
Afar Magazine "The destination spa caters to every need and whim, offering a daily calendar of outdoor activities and educational talks and classes and serving healthy and locally-sourced cuisine." Full review
Jetsetter "All-inclusive lakeside retreat outside Austin with a legendary spa, farm-to-table fare and outdoorsy activities." Full review
Hotel San Jose
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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."
