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Downright Austin, A Renaissance HotelvsJW Marriott Austin
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, JW Marriott Austin scores slightly better than Sheraton Austin at the Capitol. JW Marriott Austin has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 6 reviewers such as Time Out, Gayot and The Telegraph.
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
Frommer's
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Time Out
701 E. 11th St., Austin, TX 78701
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The Sheraton is a good deal. It's 5 blocks east of the capitol and within easy walking distance of downtown and the university campus." Full review
Star Service "The chain's Sweet Sleeper bedding is available in all rooms, with pillow-top mattresses, layers of soft linens, and a mix of firm and cushy pillows. " Full review
Gayot "Thanks to its location near the State Capitol, this 365-room hotel primarily attracts a corporate clientele."
BlackBook "You couldn't sleep last night. You were clogged with a gnarly combo of ragweed and pollen. Didn't they tell you Claritin is powerless to Central Texas allergens? You switch hotels when..."
Time Out "BackYARD at Waller Creek channels everyone's favorite backyard party, a spot where BBQ, games, live music and cocktails converge. Stop by with your crew for breakfast, lunch, dinner or..." 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
