Austin Southpark HotelvsSouth Congress Hotel
Both Omni Austin at South Park and South Congress Hotel are highly recommended by experts. Overall, South Congress Hotel scores slightly better than Omni Austin at South Park. South Congress Hotel comes in at 80 with praise from 8 reviewers like Oyster, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
Austin Southpark Hotel
4140 Governors Row, Austin, TX 78744
From $93/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's
"This elegant 14-story hotel towers near the tangled intersection of I–35 and US 290. It earns high marks for value, but feels removed from the city though it's only about 3 mi from downtown." Full review
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For a larger room without breaking the bank, request a corner king.
Oyster
Upscale
"This upper-middle-range chain is popular with business travelers and families, and is located in Southpark, a 5-minute drive south of downtown." Full review
Star Service
"Though the Omni is geared toward business travelers, this place does lure tourists comfortable with the south-side location and a lack of nearby entertainment. " Full review
Gayot
"When guests enter through the back side of this hotel, the traffic noise of busy I-35 is quickly drowned out by the relaxing sound of a fountain."
Zagat
4.0
"Boasting an "ideal" location with "easy access to Downtown", this Southeast Austin luxury property caters to the suit-and-tie crowd."
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel's South Austin location gives a head start on a day trip to San Antonio." Full review
South Congress Hotel Show All Reviews
1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-2475
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"The South Congress' 83 rooms embody a modern and masculine spirit (exposed concrete, brown leather, oversize windows)." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This is a lively, hip and swanky hotel in the vibrant SoCo district." Full review
On the Grid
"With 83 cool, minimalist-chic rooms, Paul Qui’s Otoko, Café No Sé, Central Standard, Sunroom Boutique, and a rooftop pool, South Congress Hotel is the spot to be." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This trendy, 83-room boutique opened in 2015 and has made a name for itself thanks to its stunning design and excellent location on Austin’s bustling South Congress Avenue." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Housed in a low-rise building on one of Austin’s trendiest streets, the South Congress Hotel is much more than just a place to stay." Full review
Time Out
"South Congress Hotel offers 83 rooms of understated luxury, but a stay at the South Austin newcomer offers much more than just slumber. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Don’t let the tablet-toting, coffee-chugging VCs in the lobby spook you: This outstanding new hotel is the best place to tap into Austin’s addictive energy." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Stylish, spacious, and often full of locals at happy hour, this hotel is built on prime real estate in South Congress"
Frommer's
"SoCo’s namesake hotel is not only in the heart of the district’s hottest shopping and restaurant row, it contributes to that hipness, drawing locals to its trendy dining and retail spaces" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Austinites take their staycations at this boutique hotel, a smallish property that somehow squeezes four eateries, two bars, several shops and a pool into its stylish footprint." Full review