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W AustinvsLa Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, W Austin scores significantly higher than La Quinta Inn Austin Capitol. W Austin has a TripExpert Score of 85 with endorsements from 11 reviews including Zagat, oyster.com and Fodor's.
W Austin
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Oyster
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200 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $203/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The W Hotel is Austin's answer to excellent service in a very urban-chic environment." Full review
Jetsetter "A social and music hub in downtown Austin housed in a LEED-certified tower." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The W Austin, opened in December 2010, is one of the city's newest luxury hotels." Full review
Gayot "With a terrific Second Street location adjacent to the new home of Austin City Limits, the W Austin offers a hip retreat for music lovers."
BlackBook "Spa, rooftop pool, fitness center, restaurants are welcomed amenities, but you'll forget all about them when the musicians come out to play."
Zagat4.2
""Right in the heart of Downtown", this "cool, laid-back space with an upscale Austin vibe" has "über-modern" decor, an "attentive" staff and Austin City Limits concert venue next door."
Frommer's "The location is perfectly chosen for the brand's usual clientele -- the young and affluent." Full review
Afar Magazine "Surrounded by downtown Austin’s vibrant music scene, the W Austin draws on the neighborhood’s rock-and-roll roots for its hip bar scene, glam roof-deck pool, and colorful, mid-century–inspired decor." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If your romantic getaway to Austin includes a concert at ACL Live, there's no hotel more convenient than the vibrant, modern W." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Expect hip, modern style — courtesy of dark wood and stone materials coupled with vibrant red and blue textiles." Full review
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown Frommer's
Lonely Planet Gayot
300 E 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $53/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Frommer's "Practically on the grounds of the state capitol, this is a great bargain for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Lonely Planet "The downtown location is not the most serene, but you can’t get any closer to the handsome state capitol building (you practically share a lawn)." Full review
Gayot "This La Quinta is located right in the heart of Austin's business district."
