Hyatt Regency AustinvsSouth Congress Hotel
Hyatt Regency Austin and South Congress Hotel are both rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Hyatt Regency Austin ranks slightly better than South Congress Hotel. Hyatt Regency Austin ranks #13 in Austin with recommendations from 10 reviews like BlackBook, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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
South Congress Hotel Show All Reviews
1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-2475
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"The South Congress' 83 rooms embody a modern and masculine spirit (exposed concrete, brown leather, oversize windows)." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This is a lively, hip and swanky hotel in the vibrant SoCo district." Full review
On the Grid
"With 83 cool, minimalist-chic rooms, Paul Qui’s Otoko, Café No Sé, Central Standard, Sunroom Boutique, and a rooftop pool, South Congress Hotel is the spot to be." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This trendy, 83-room boutique opened in 2015 and has made a name for itself thanks to its stunning design and excellent location on Austin’s bustling South Congress Avenue." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Housed in a low-rise building on one of Austin’s trendiest streets, the South Congress Hotel is much more than just a place to stay." Full review
Time Out
"South Congress Hotel offers 83 rooms of understated luxury, but a stay at the South Austin newcomer offers much more than just slumber. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Don’t let the tablet-toting, coffee-chugging VCs in the lobby spook you: This outstanding new hotel is the best place to tap into Austin’s addictive energy." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Stylish, spacious, and often full of locals at happy hour, this hotel is built on prime real estate in South Congress"
Frommer's
"SoCo’s namesake hotel is not only in the heart of the district’s hottest shopping and restaurant row, it contributes to that hipness, drawing locals to its trendy dining and retail spaces" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Austinites take their staycations at this boutique hotel, a smallish property that somehow squeezes four eateries, two bars, several shops and a pool into its stylish footprint." Full review