Hyatt Regency AustinvsJW Marriott Austin
Both Hyatt Regency Austin and JW Marriott Austin are praised by experts. On balance, Hyatt Regency Austin is preferred by most reviewers compared to JW Marriott Austin. Hyatt Regency Austin comes in at #13 in Austin with recommendations from 10 sources including Lonely Planet, Gayot and Oyster.
Hyatt Regency Austin Show All Reviews
208 Barton Springs, Austin, TX 78704
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"On Lady Bird Lake near Auditorium Shores, the hotel has great views of the water and downtown skyline." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Business people seem drawn to the Hyatt's signature masculine style - large, executive chairs and desks, and deep cocoa browns."
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Request ahead for a room with a river, which costs extra.
Star Service
"The service here is not as well-tailored to the individual as that at the Omni, but low rates and a scenic location do offer value and convenience for a good mix of business and leisure guests." Full review
Gayot
"Business guests appreciate the location of this property --- near the Palmer Event Center and Austin Convention Center, it is often the site of major conferences and executive gatherings."
BlackBook
"Tony people are fraternizing in the face-lifted lobby lounge. And the view of the skyline from there is most expansive."
Zagat
4.2
"Set on Lady Bird Lake's south shore, within walking distance of Downtown, this "relaxing" chain member features "Zen", "spacious" rooms."
Travel + Leisure
"The expansive, sunlit lobby looks out across the lake, while the Marker 10 bar offers sushi and has a happy hour that's particularly popular with the business crowd." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Offers great skyline views and a convenient location on Lady Bird Lake, within walking distance of downtown’s attractions including Sixth Street and the convention center." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A premier location along with a completely updated property, recreational amenities and easy access to everything Austin has to offer." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A short walk from the bars on 6th Street, the Austin Convention Center...some rooms in this pet-friendly contemporary hotel have river views and patios."
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd ST, Austin, TX 78701
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Gayot
"They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and the JW Marriott Austin is no exception."
Star Service
"This is a big, user-friendly convention hotel with a surprisingly service-oriented staff. Dining and lodgings get high marks." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Featuring more than a thousand guest rooms and 120,000 square feet of meeting and event space in the heart of downtown." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Guest rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with dark, elegant wood furniture and super-comfortable, “Revive” beds; and the rooftop pool bar offers an Instagram-worthy view of the city." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This 34-storey hotel exudes sleek modernity, with a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe." Full review
Time Out
"Austin’s most business-friendly hotel, with entire floors of meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art AV capabilities...but still plenty of amenities for unwinding, like a rooftop pool." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel has ample event space, and it's popular with conference goers and football fans in town for University of Texas Longhorns games."
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's
"At 1,002 rooms, this is North America’s largest member of Marriot’s luxury JW brand." Full review