W Austin Hotel
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W Austin Hotel Review
W Austin Hotel enjoys a stylish location and provides easy access to Austin Convention Center, a place where guests can shop, set about 9 minutes' walk away. Located nearly a 5-minute stroll from Congress Avenue Bridge, the hotel comprises 251 rooms and 2 restaurants.
At the American-style Trace Restaurant restaurant you can enjoy contemporary dishes. To cater to every palate, it offers a gluten free menu. There is a lounge bar appointed with an open fireplace, serving refreshing drinks as well as nibbles and grills. This 4-star hotel features a bar nearby, where guests can enjoy a variety of Mexican cuisine.
The property is situated only a 5-minute walk from 2ND Street District and not very far from 6th Street. The welcoming hotel is sited within 2.5 km of University of Texas at Austin.
This accommodation is placed within close distance of Johnson Lake. There is the showcase Bullock Texas State History Museum 5 minutes' drive away, and Seaholm Station Southbound bus station right near the 37-story W Austin Hotel.
Each allergy-free room comes with a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making equipment, along with leisure options such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are furnished with modern-style decor. Providing hair dryers and guest toiletries, the private bathrooms are also equipped with a roll in shower and a hot tub.
An underground station is also near the property.
An extra charge applies to a gym and a hot tub. The W also includes an outdoor swimming pool and a health club. A health club will surely help you switch off. The W Austin offer a business centre where guests can use a work desk and a photocopier.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Stylish contemporary hotel with a perfect central setting.
- Located directly in the Downtown Austin district and within short walking distance to Austin City Hall.
- A wide array of good-sized rooms available with a balcony and a king sized bed.
- Some units with contemporary decor.
- Nice restaurant serving local cuisine.
- Mixed beverages are included in some rates.
- Exceptional service provided.
- Rates are great.
- A few guests were dissatisfied with uncomfortable beds.
- A few staff members seemed a little distracted to some vacationers.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- private parking
- wifi in all areas
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness center
- spa
- restaurant
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
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
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- South Congress Avenue 780 m (2559 ft)
- LBJ Presidential Library 2.85 km (1.77 mi.)
- State Capitol vista 1.17 km (3839 ft)
- The Driskill 570 m (1870 ft)
- Zilker Botanical Garden 2.41 km (1.50 mi.)
- French Legation Museum 1.42 km (4659 ft)
- Congress Avenue Bridge 380 m (1247 ft)
- Blanton Museum of Art 1.96 km (1.22 mi.)
- O Henry Museum 730 m (2395 ft)