W AustinvsLake Austin Spa Resort
Both W Austin and Lake Austin Spa Resort are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Lake Austin Spa Resort ranks slightly better than W Austin. Lake Austin Spa Resort comes in at 90 with accolades from 15 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
W Austin Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
Upscale
"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."
Zagat
4.2
""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 Telegraph
9.0
"Expect hip, modern style — courtesy of dark wood and stone materials coupled with vibrant red and blue textiles." Full review
Lake Austin Spa Resort Show All Reviews
1705 S Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Perhaps one of Austin's most luxurious getaways. Lake Austin Spa is located about more than a half-hour drive from town, deep into a wooded ravine right along the banks of Lake Austin." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Lake Austin Spa Resort is the premier place to be pampered in the state."
Oyster
Luxury
"This lakeside retreat along the shores of Lake Austin is more than a spa resort... a true wellness destination." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This destination spa resort, the site of a former rodeo training camp, is a "little piece of heaven" in Texas Hill Country." Full review
Star Service
"Reached via a long, winding road 20 miles west of the city, this little enigma is tucked quietly away along the banks of Lake Austin." Full review
Gayot
"Surrounded by beautiful Texas Hill Country, this world-class spa resort overlooks rugged cliffs and the clear waters of Lake Austin."
BlackBook
"The resort is casually elegant throughout. Like a country retreat from Architectural Digest."
Zagat
4.0
"It's "luxury and elegance all over the place" at this "beautiful" lakeside resort featuring a "relaxing", highly regarded spa that "pampers" weary travelers."
Afar Magazine
"The destination spa caters to every need and whim, offering a daily calendar of outdoor activities and educational talks and classes and serving healthy and locally-sourced cuisine." Full review
Jetsetter
"All-inclusive lakeside retreat outside Austin with a legendary spa, farm-to-table fare and outdoorsy activities." Full review