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The Westin Austin DowntownvsSouth Congress Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, South Congress Hotel ranks marginally higher than The Westin Austin Downtown. South Congress Hotel scores 80 with approval from 8 publications like Lonely Planet, On the Grid and Travel + Leisure.
The Westin Austin Downtown
Zagat
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Time Out
310 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Zagat "Located on the ground floor of Downtown's Westin Hotel, Stella San Jac pays homage to Southern cuisine with a menu inspired both by chef Michael Cerrie's family cooking and local dishes." Full review
Gayot "This nicely outfitted, reliable hotel enjoys a lively downtown location."
Travel + Leisure "The highest hotel pool in the city sits atop the Westin's new downtown Austin locale." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"One of Austin’s newest hotels, with a distinct Austin vibe, modern elegance and an open, welcoming ambience." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Opened in July 2015, this 366-room hotel sits squarely in the center of the Live Music Capital of the World, just a few minutes' stroll from three of Austin's major entertainment districts." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Westin Austin Downtown is a four-pearl property that’s a prime example of the Westin chain brand." Full review
Time Out "A stunning rootop pool, a state-of-the-art fitness studio (plus guided group runs), deluxe rooms with views of downtown Austin—the Westin is a luxurious option for any stay you're planning." Full review
South Congress Hotel Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
On the Grid Oyster
Afar Magazine Time Out Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet 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 Telegraph8.0
"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
OysterUpscale
"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
