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Hotel San JosevsRenaissance Austin Hotel
Hotel San Jose and Renaissance Austin Hotel are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel San Jose scores significantly better than Renaissance Austin Hotel. Hotel San Jose comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 19 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Hotel San Jose
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Zagat
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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."
Renaissance Austin Hotel Fodor's Star Service Gayot BlackBook
Frommer's
9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The enormous, skylit lobby of this hotel—connected to the upscale Arboretum shopping center—is an eccentric mix of Victorian-style street lamps, crystal chandeliers, and giant mobiles." Full review
Star Service "Granted, conventions pay the bills here, but leisure travelers take advantage of low weekend rates and resorty recreational options and pampering staff." Full review
Gayot "This ten-story hotel is a cornerstone of the Austin Arboretum, an upscale collection of more than 50 specialty boutiques and restaurants."
BlackBook "Apple. Dell. IBM. All clients you're scheduled to visit on this business trip. But locations change once their execs hear you're staying at this Brave New World."
Frommer's "The huge atrium lobby is dramatic, while exterior rooms have attractive views of the thickly wooded rolling hills surrounding the mall. " Full review
