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Downright Austin, A Renaissance HotelvsHotel Van Zandt
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt is the choice of most writers compared to Sheraton Austin at the Capitol. Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt scores 80 with approval from 7 reviewers like Time Out, Afar Magazine 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
Hotel Van Zandt Gayot
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701-4212
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "This downtown Austin hotel encourages visitors to relax or rock out with amenities for every mood."
Travel + Leisure "Named for legendary Austin guitarist Townes Van Zandt, this music-focused property on the edge of Rainey Street oozes Kimpton sophistication." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The chic Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt has a pure Austin vibe, with an energy as a prime hotspot in the city." Full review
Afar Magazine "The chandeliers in the lobby are crafted from French horns, an installation in the lounge features birds made from vinyl records, and the cabana-lined pool deck pumps tunes underwater." Full review
Time Out "Kimpton’s Hotel Van Zandt is located in the heart of Rainey Street, formerly a strip of sleep bungalows that has morphed into the city’s premiere bar-hopping district. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Swanky, laidback lobby, brushed in bronze and bedecked in light fixtures made from repurposed trumpets, is coolly reminiscent of a backroom blues club, with similarly musical riffs echoed throughout." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This stylish music-themed property looms over Rainey Street"
Frommer's "The 16-story hotel stands a stone’s throw from the Rainey Street music district. Spacious modern guest rooms feature plush bedding, soft carpeting, and draperies tangled up in blue. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Named for Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, this Kimpton property impresses with the details." Full review
Michelin Guide "Polished and imposing public spaces, plush guest rooms, and plenty of local color, including numerous tributes to Austin’s famous music scene." Full review
