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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta HotelvsJW Marriott Austin
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin and JW Marriott Austin are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin is the choice of most professionals compared to JW Marriott Austin. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin scores 85 with endorsements from 11 reviewers such as BlackBook, Frommer's and Star Service.
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
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Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
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The Telegraph Show All Reviews
701 Congess Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
From $106/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Most of its clientele are business travelers, and the InterContinental offers lots of amenities aimed at this market." Full review
Fodor's "The location is ideal: one block from 6th Street, four blocks from the Capitol, and next door to the historic Paramount Theater." Full review
Lonely Planet "A restrained formality greets you in the marble-clad lobby of this 1924 beaux arts building. The sort of quiet elegance that attracts privacy-seeking celebs."
OysterUpscale
"The InterContinental Stephen F. Austin occupies a historic building in a great location in the heart of downtown Austin." Full review
Star Service "This hotel weaves together a wonderful blend of old and new...its newly added boutique charm bridges the gap between traditionalists and a younger, hipper crowd." Full review
Gayot "Today, it is popular with business travelers and downtown revelers --- not to mention lobbyists petitioning their causes in the nearby State Capitol complex."
BlackBook "Kill the cooler hours on the only terrace overlooking Congress Ave. Bike messengers glide in and out of downtown traffic down below."
Zagat4.2
"Built in 1924, this "historic" property lures business and leisure travelers with "beautiful" rooms and a Downtown location "in the heart of Austin", within "walking distance" of Sixth Street."
Jetsetter "Historic downtown hotel with an indoor pool, two restaurants and a buzzy terrace bar overlooking Congress Avenue and the Texas state capitol." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A fashionable place for locals and visitors alike to gather since its beginning in the Roaring Twenties." Full review
JW Marriott Austin Gayot Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
Time Out Travel + Leisure Frommer's
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 Telegraph9.0
"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
