Boutique W Austin Hotel
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W Austin Hotel Review
Offering a shop and a lobby area, the 37-story W Austin Hotel lies in Downtown Austin with shopping, dining and entertainment, merely a 5-minute walk from Congress Avenue Bridge and around a 25-minute walk from such cultural places of interest as the showcase Bullock Texas State History Museum. An outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub and an indoor pool can be enjoyed at the 4-star hotel, set not very far from Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Urban Park.
There is a restaurant for guests to enjoy their meal. The pet-friendly W has an American Trace Restaurant restaurant that serves contemporary dishes. To cater to every palate, it offers a gluten free menu. Nibbles and grills are available in the lounge bar in the evening. There is a bar serving Mexican food around 5 minutes' walk away.
The W Austin is perfectly located near an entertainment district, close to the bronze sculpture "Willie Nelson Statue". Situated in the very heart of Austin, the welcoming accommodation is around a 25-minute walk from the 31-acre Zilker Botanical Garden.
You will find yourself circled by a lake. W Austin Hotel is placed only a few metres from State Capitol vista, and Republic Square bus station is around 5 minutes' walk away.
There are 251 rooms with a balcony and a lounge. Some of them offer cable channels together with a minibar. They are furnished with modern decor. Offering amenities such as hairdryers and guest toiletries, the bathrooms also feature a hot tub. The units of this Austin hotel look out over Lady Bird Lake.
This welcoming property is also placed near an underground station.
Guests of the hotel will enjoy use of a hot tub and massage therapy at additional cost. The pet-friendly W Austin also features live performances and a nightclub. The accommodation has a health club. A day of pampering can include aromatherapy and pampering facials, as well as visiting a health club.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Stylish contemporary hotel with an unbeatable central setting.
- Located directly in the Downtown Austin district and just next door to 2ND Street District.
- Restaurant serving local food.
- Mixed beverages are included in some rates.
- Exceptional service provided.
- Rates are great.
- Some were dissatisfied with uncomfortable beds.
- Occasional complaints about a few distracted staff members.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- private parking
- wifi available in all areas
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- spa and wellness centre
- 2 restaurants
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Special diet menus
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Happy hour
Relax
- Rooftop pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Spa & wellness centre
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Pool with view
- Fitness centre
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- South Congress Avenue 970 m (3182 ft)
- Willie Nelson Statue 10 m (33 ft)
- State Capitol vista 1.38 km (4528 ft)
- The Driskill 830 m (2723 ft)
- Zilker Botanical Garden 2.42 km (1.50 mi.)
- LBJ Presidential Library 2.86 km (1.78 mi.)
- Congress Avenue Bridge 500 m (1640 ft)
- Zilker Metropolitan Park 2.53 km (1.57 mi.)
- French Legation Museum 2.02 km (1.26 mi.)