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The Westin Austin at The DomainvsHotel Van Zandt
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt ranks slightly better than The Westin Austin at The Domain. Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt has a TripExpert Score of 80 with recommendations from 7 sources such as The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
The Westin Austin at The Domain
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Fodor's
Oyster
Afar Magazine
11301 Domain Drive, Austin, TX 78758
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service "The Domain proves a one-stop shop-till-you-drop experience, and this stylish full-service gem of a hotel aims to make the most of it. " Full review
Gayot "The Westin Austin at The Domain is a conference planner's dream."
Zagat4.3
""Delightful" staffers keep things running "like clockwork" at this North Burnet property with a location that's "great if you are coming for business"."
Fodor's "Another relatively new chain hotel in The Domain shopping district, The Westin offers the dependability of an established brand with a slightly more sophisticated sheen." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl Westin Austin at The Domain is a modern business hotel that’s adjacent to The Domain’s 200 shops and some 40 restaurants and bars." Full review
Afar Magazine "Our contemporary and inviting hotel is ideally situated in Austin's pedestrian-friendly Domain, filled with shopping, movies and dining.By
Westin AFAR." 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
