Very convenient location. Close to everything. We got on the Airport flyer and got off 2nd and Congress and walked to this hotel. It wasn't bad at all. I got a hotwire rate of like $109 a night which was pretty good. The rooms were a bit of a disappointment. It was puny, the tub had a huge barrier to get in, and the toilet had a door that was oddly located that you had to duck between the toilet to close the door.. and here I thought that everything is bigger in Texas. Maybe I'm just too big for these places. Parking: $29 valet, but if you time it correctly you can get street parking for free. Parking on Sunday on the streets is free so I took advantage of that. Monday they stop checking at 6:00pm so I also took advantage of that after a day of going out. I think it was something like M-W 8-6 and Thu-Fri 8-Midnight, Sat 11-midnight. You can also pre-pay for next day for a few hours so that was kind of nice if you want to sleep in. There is a 3 hour max for meter parking. read more

I'm a fully paid up W Hotel fan - and the W Hotel Austin (happily) fits the formula I love the Women's club Wednesday's they periodically throw, I like the away spa (especially with their 30% Texas resident discount which makes it basically strip mall prices for international quality service) - and I love drinking elderflower margaritas on their wet deck in the Summer when other people are at work (I am a teacher, I spend my entire summer crowing gleefully - it helps compensate for the hair tearing rage at exam / report writing time) - I love that the valet is free if you're using hotel services - which a couple of the other big hotels don't offer (boo, hiss..) I'm knocking off a star because their vibe is more generic than Austin - and because although their service is generally great there is almost always something which isn't quite 100% polished. But they remain my go to for mid week sunning, slightly fancier pedicures and pool side table service. read more

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I travel to Austin pretty often because of my Texas Longhorns Football season tickets and because it's my second favorite city in the world (after NYC). I've been anticipating the opening of the W for quite some time, and my one night stay didn't disappoint. I want to make this my second home... I've turned into a complete hotel snob after staying in a hotel for over 200 nights just last year alone, so I've had a wide range of experiences with Starwood properties. I would rank the W in Austin near the top (The Joule in Dallas is still my favorite, and I don't think anything will ever top that). It doesn't surprise me that a few of the early reviewers had bad experiences dealing with the employees or with the overall hotel operation. One of the managers admitted it was a bit of a disaster the first few weeks since they were still trying to work out all the kinks. But after about a month of being open, it seems like everything is running very smoothly. The employees were very friendly and eager to assist with my needs, and I didn't have any issues. Let's start with the positives: 1. Atmosphere: I love the modern/hip/luxurious design of the hotel. 2. Starwood Preferred Guest benefits: When it comes to upgrades and other SPG benefits, Starwood properties are hit or miss. Luckily this hotel goes out of its way to treat Platinum members with respect. They gave me a free upgrade to one of the Cool Corner Suites, and I was pretty blown away. The hotel rate for a corner suite is worth about twice what I paid for... 3. The rooms: The rooms are amazing with a great level of comfort and a great view of the city. The bathrooms are nice and clean, and as always, they include the awesome Bliss products that I love to steal. They also have HD TVs in every room where every channel is in HD. Heck, the Beverly Hilton didn't even have this feature. *Check out the pictures I uploaded. Negatives: 1. The price - The lowest price that I've seen is about $279, and during football season and other busy weekends, the rate shoots up to at least $454 a night. The $279 rate is ok with me, but I would never pay close to $500 per night at this hotel. Of course you can use SPG points, but it will cost you at least 12,000 points on most nights, and 16,000 on the busy weekends. That's crazy... I'm also disappointed that they don't offer the cash and points option as much as they should. It would normally be just 4800 points + $90, but every random weekend that I checked didn't even offer this option. I still need to try out the restaurants, bars, and the pool. If the pool is similar to the Wet pool at the W in Dallas, then I'll be highly satisfied. I'll update this review once I have a chance to check out these other features. Overall, I would recommend this hotel to anyone that is looking for an amazing place to crash in Austin. Like I said earlier, this is going to be my 1st choice whenever I make it down to Austin. read more

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By far, my favorite W to date... and I've stayed in quite a few Ws! I had a fun-filled Weekend with the girls in Austin earlier this month, and not only did We stay two nights at this hotel, but we also attended a Wedding here. The rooms are comfortable and they offer the fabulous amenities that W hotels are known for... they offer a decent gym and they are centrally located too! (We Were able to Walk to a ton of fun stuff nearby). The staff from the bellmen and front desk peeps, housekeeping, and ballroom / catering were all very nice to boot. It seems that they've fixed the Window problems that others Wrote about in previous reviews... at least I hope that they have. If you're looking for a hip, centrally located Austin hotel to stay at for a Weekend or during the Week, definitely consider this W! read more

Great hotel...awesome rooftop bar Just make sure Your room doesn't face 6th- Ridiculously loud until 2am. They will accommodate if you ask...they give those rooms to chumps who don't know better read more

So I stayed at the W (even though I live in Austin) for a mini-staycation and invited my friends along during the weekend of Carnaval Brasileiro Austin. I have to admit the entire experience was great. When we all stumbled home, drunk as lord knows what on Saturday night post Carnaval, around 3AM, we immediately ordered room service. The server was amazing. When she came in I believe we had music blasting and were jumping around on the beds. She danced with us and was incredibly friendly and helpful. This was the case with all of the servers as we probably ordered food 5 or 6 times during the weekend and each time ordered about 6 different entrees/meals and all the servers were knowledgeable and helpful. On Sunday we upgraded to the Wow suite and the view was amazing. Even though I realized around 2AM that my toothbrush had gone missing, they had one brought up in just a few moments. In addition they were very timely with all of our requests. We also stopped by the spa and Trace and I should probably review those two separately some other time. Overall it was a great experience and I'd be fine dropping by for another staycation and lounging by the pool. read more

W Austin - Panorama shots of the Wow suite - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

I guess I'm not a fan of the Ws. Though I want to be as it sounds so regal and posh. This W is post-modern to the point where when I woke up, I thought I was in NYC. For about 2 hours. I travel too much. The check-in staff was lovely with a capitol L. But the service from there was wack. Took over an hour for room service twice. Nice showers, good room. But bummer service. read more

This place continues to grow on me. My second stay was better than the first, even though I didn't get an upgrade. Here's why I like the W: - Location can't be beat. Near everything downtown, which means cheap cap fairs or walking. - Starwood / SPG property: sets the standard for hotels; great reward points program - Lobby bars: multiple lobby bars - View: view of river is awesome. - The beds are super comfortable - Friendly staff read more

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The only reason I didn't give this hotel 5 stars is only because of their restaurant. Service and variety of the menu was lacking. This seems to be the norm in the world right now. The hotel is in a great location. The hotel staff was very pleasant and accommodating. We had a corner room and the view was spectacular. The room was equipped with more items than I can list. The hotel has numerous cool spots to hang out in. read more

I'm pretty picky about hotels, but I have absolutely no hesitation in giving the W Austin all five stars. In fact, I think I can safely say that this is the nicest W property I have ever stayed at. Unlike other W properties that are set in renovated buildings, this one was constructed as a W from the start (along with the residences that sit atop the hotel). It's evident immediately in the design of the building that they wanted to create a stylish, open space, with the beautiful lounges in the lobby either getting a lot of natural light or having soaring ceilings. My particular favorite was the lounge with the fireplace, adorned with bookshelves-full of old albums, which a friend and I had a blast going through (cocktails included). Being a bit of an architecture buff, I was particularly impressed when the elevator doors opened up to my floor, to find a long hallway that showed off the concrete columns of the building, making for a beautifully decorated colonnade in its muted colors and accents of red. As for my room, I had a Fabulous corner room, and it was, indeed, fabulous... quite sexy, in fact. My room actually had windows on three sides, since the room juts out from the hotel a bit, bringing a lot of light into the room and providing a great view of the city. The beds are quite comfy, and the shower was one of the roomiest I've ever seen in a hotel. What always makes a good hotel stay a great one is, of course, the staff - and, to a person, everyone I interacted with was genuinely friendly and aimed to please. (Some of the other W properties, like a couple in NY, could take a lesson from these folks!) A special shout-out goes to George at the front desk, who made sure everything was just right for my stay and who checked on me every time I passed the desk, asking if there was anything else he could do to make my stay more comfortable. Finally, the location is great, being right in the Warehouse District and in close proximity to Austin City Limits and some great restaurants. This is now my hotel of choice in Austin, and I hope you have the chance to check it out yourself sometime soon. read more

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I had such a great experience here. The room was extremely clean and comfortable. I loved the record room. Very cool spot. Most of all, the staff was so welcoming! Likely the best service I've experienced at a Starwood outside of the Westin on Maui. So, I ended up getting sick during my stay and they took such good care of me. I'm so appreciative. They sent me tea and water twice and sent someone to the store to go get me some NyQuil. See my photo. Just above and beyond the call of duty. Thanks again to Samantha and the crew for being so kind! read more

W Austin - My feel better tray! - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Now I really don't like Starwood hotels. There is always something awry, whether it feels my room has been partied in or there is no wifi (Westin Providence review http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-westin-providence-providence#hrid:NRuY3rVErcPd4DJ7QtSPHQ/src:self). I expected this hotel to be better since it was built late last year, but alas, this place disappointed me as well. Let me count the ways: 1. I always encounter party residue in starwood hotels, and this one, thought much better still had that feeling. In fact i know people trash the rooms because the people that stayed with us decided to trash it as well. Yes, i did partake in the trashing, but it proves my point, starwood tenants are, shall we say, more avid users of the space provided. 2. Serrated Pool - pool area was beautiful, but not practical. Why does the pool lining have to feel like jagged pebbles (I scraped myself on the pool wall doing laps). and i don't really understand why 20% of the pool area is just 6 inches deep. 3. The bathroom with no door and thus no privacy, and a reflective metal shelf that allows one to see into the glass shower from the bedroom. The W calls this their Spectacular Room. I call it spectacularly sexual. At least there was a door for the toilet. Good things i noticed: Service was overall good. The staff greets you in elevators and there is always someone around. I did enjoy the saline pool over the standard chloride pools in most hotels. and the refreshing cucumber and lime water poolside. They provide one complimentary ride (in an Acura MDX) with personal driver. Conveniently located near the the downtown farmers market on weekends. They have at least four different bars (3-4 on first floor and one on the pool/spa/gym deck). read more

Was here for a special work trip specifically to check out this property. Possible they forgot this and put me in room 721- which is between the staircase and housekeeping room. Which means at least twice an hour there will be door slamming that sounds like someone is trying to bust in your door. Decor in the lobby and the lounge is hip, night clubish in the later hours which seems to be a fun thing for locals or hotel guests, so a plus for that. There is a Bluetooth speaker in the room which I thought was a nice touch until it said I needed to hook up to WiFi then when going to hook up it said it is $15 a day, hard pass. Put the do not disturb on my door and had banging before 8am for housekeeping- both nights. Highlights would be that bathtub, it's deep and glorious. Staff seemed nice and checkout was smooth since they send receipt via email. read more

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THIS REVIEW IS FOR IN-ROOM DINING. What do you do when you just landed from a long flight, too tired and lazy to go out to eat? Order food in your room. And the W took the cake for really bad hotel food. First, our order was messed up. We ordered a sausage, peppers and spinach pizza with no sausage. And we got a plain cheese pizza. Which was warm (not hot, not freezer cold either). When we explained our actual order, they came back with another pizza in a few mins. This was the EXACT same cheese pizza with wilted veggies over it (picture). Thus winning the most-unappetizing-looking-pizza-ever award. Oh and did I mention double fried French fries that almost tasted like ruffles? read more

W Austin - Frozen cheese pizza+wilted spinach+over cooked peppers=this good looking pizza - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had an awesome, one night stay at the W and wished I could have stayed for longer. Extremely convenient location, with a ton of shops and food (quick and sit down) around. My room was clean, staff were friendly and there wasn't really much that could have gone wrong in my one night stay. We ate breakfast at Trace and the food was pretty good! There were two things that happen, which I'm sure were flukes, but just have to mention it. When we checked in, the check in lady was a bit "lost" and had a hard time getting my fellow travelers a room. I had called the night before to ensure my room was secured as I was checking in very early, but they had done the same and had run into issues. We all got a room, but it wasn't without some effort. The other thing was,our car got lost! Valet had lost our car and wasn't able to locate it. We were headed to an event and after being late 15 minutes, we had to get there and they finally decided to call us an Uber while they tried to locate our car. Turns out, another hotel guest with the same exact car took our car and it ended up at the airport. Granted it all worked out, it was still such a process and the W tried to place the blame on us. We had to fight long and hard, but we finally got the car back. Again, probably a fluke, but just had to note it. If you're parking a car here, just make sure the valet acknowledges that you dropped off your car and hopefully they take it and park it right. Aside from those two things, I had a great stay and would definitely stay here again. read more

Beautiful hotel! Since I was flying in for an interview, my hotel room was comped so that probably made my stay that more delightful. I stayed on the 14th floor which had a pleasant view of the city and the Colorado River! The decor was really nice and modern. My king bed was so comfy, I ended up sleeping like a baby. Watch out for the WATER! There were 3 water bottles in my room and only 1 was free! The gym and pool here were also fantastic. Sadly I didn't have enough time to utilize either of them. My only complaint is that they have NO FREE WI-FI! They charge like $14.25 per day if you want it. However, there's a super close Starbucks on the right side of this hotel that I ended going to. You got to love loopholes! read more

W Austin - My view from the 14th floor! - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was underwhelmed with what I expected to be a very lavish spot. The first night I was here I was exhausted so I ordered Uber Eats which they kindly sent to my room but when I realized I also needed a plate and silverware, it took more than an HOUR to come to me- so my food was cold. Also, the gym is amazing - such great equipment - but I could find nothing to wipe down my equipment with. I find it unfortunate that the Spa is connected to the pool area/fitness center. Young college kids are in and out of the locker room partying their way through Austin and it makes for a pretty un-relaxing spa experience. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against 20-somethings enjoying their time here but I'd like to enjoy my time here, too. Also- I read reviews that people are greeted with water or champagne upon check-in, I didn't get either of those options? Other than that, the staff really is friendly and my room was very nice and comfortable! read more

I stayed in room 721 for 5 nights. My room is right next to stair exist, and the sound of the door open and shutting was constant. There's also some type of renovation going on near my room and everyday around 8am - I can hear multiple people talking. I've asked to switch my room multiple times, but apparently the hotel was overbooked all week? which I find hard to believe. Overall, location was great and the room was pretty clean but not able to sleep well for 5 nights straight...really hard to enjoy my stay here. read more

We had a suite on the 16th floor which was beautiful. I love that the temperature was adjustable in each room.. however the suite was the only thing I liked about the hotel. First off I ordered a bottle of champagne up to our room and it took about 2 hours until we got it. We were ready to head out and start our day but we're stuck waiting around for room service. That same night we went down to the bar in the lobby to grab drinks and some appetizers. Service was slow to start off with but finally we got our order in. Calamari, a pizza and pretzels. The pizza and the pretzels were amazing but the calamari was one of the least appetizing of any I've ever had. There was hardly any squid and the entire dish was tossed in peanuts. With peanut being one of the top allergies you would think they would mention them in the description of the dish or AT LEAST with an asterisk at the bottom of the menu. That being said, my friend is EXTREMELY allergic. The room was pretty dim lighting so she couldn't see the peanuts on the plate however she felt it on her tongue and could also feel her throat starting to swell almost instantly. Luckily she was able to run upstairs and grab a couple Benadryl to stop the reaction before it ruined her BIRTHDAY. The management seemed apologetic and took the dish from the table yet still charged us for it? Amazing Finally, a cherry on top of our stay... the hotel took a card on file to hold in case anything was broken, missing, etc. That was fine however they forgot to mention that there would be a $2,000 hold. My friend doesn't keep all of her money in the account she provided a card for so it was immediately in overdraft. She didn't realize why until the end of the weekend and was charged a $5 overdraft fee from her bank each time she used her card and ended up accruing $40 in fees. What about people who have $20-40 overdraft fees??? How can the W not be courteous enough to mention that the hold is for $2,000? Really unfortunate because this hotel has great potential but god awful customer service and hospitality. Would not recommend. read more

Stayed here over the past weekend for the Austin Food & Wine Festival. This was a perfect location for the event as it was a 10 min walk across the river. The rooms were well appointed & we had a very nice view of water & the opposite shore from the high floor we were in. The bed was super comfortable as it should be from a hotel that was one of the first to sell their bedding. Bliss toiletries & well appointed bathrooms. Standard W. One note: the glass shower door in our room opened visibly into our bedroom. So, you better be intimately comfortable with who you are staying. Service was more than adequate which included car service via their hotel Acura SUV. Overall we were very comfortable & well cared for. As far as W's go, this is on par with the others we have stayed in. A hip/younger vibe without the über party atmosphere of something like a hard rock or Me brand hotel. Location for Austin is prime as far as we could tell from this past visit. We have family visiting from the north east & have a booking in for two rooms to return in June. read more

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Went to meet up with one of my girlfriends and the W was a great time. Drink were good, bartender was awesome, and the DJ was on point. The whole vibe was pretty good. Whether you are in a dress or a casual outfit, you fit in. No judge zone! My friend ordered some food and I didn't get to to try any. Was not hungry but it sure smelled good. The waitress we had was on her game and at one point I did a no no and left my drink. Well she waited for me until I was back and covered it. Good looking out chica :) Even though we were near 6th street, the crowd was mature. Loved the mix music from Latin, hip hop, 90's, etc. I will come again to the W and hangout and enjoy a good time. read more

Finished a nice stay at the W for work so this rating is for both the stay and the event. The room I stayed in was modern, clean and standard W trendy. It was a good size shower with larger Bliss toiletries and the room size was quite generous. I'm an SPG gold member and our work rate had free wifi. We also hosted an event on the 2nd floor in the Great Room and the catering staff was amazing. We had an outdoor reception after on the terrace, and the staff took care of all the details and asked if we had any preferences on drinks, were very flexible to start earlier, and overall very friendly and accommodating. The chef at the carving station even made custom BBQ sandwiches. I also used the gym which was massive and had a studio, Pilates machines, plenty of cardio machines and weights. The pool also looked quite tempting but i ran out of time with my stay (although got a couple of photos). I'd recommend for a stay in Austin as it's conveniently located and great staff. Definitely on the pricier side compared to other Austin hotels. read more

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This is my first trip post pandemic and the W has been great in terms of amenities and service despite the restrictions still in place for Covid. Everyone from the valet to the front desk to the gym/pool staff has been friendly during a very stressful time for many. Nice to support a well run business! I've been a Marriott member for many years and I appreciated this experience given all of the challenges the hospitality industry is experiencing. read more

Kinda weird that this place doesn't have better reviews. We stayed for a weekend and it was great time. We showed up around 6p and checkin was a breeze. Michael checked us in and told us they had a couple options, a room on a lower floor or a room on the 12th floor. He told us the 12th floor had the better view so that's the one we took. He was right, we had a nice city view and partial river view. The room was nice and clean with nice furnishings. The room itself wasn't huge but it had a good sized entry and the bathroom was extra spacious. The shower was huge and the toilet was in a separate room, which is a nice touch. We didn't ask for it but I understand that you can request a coffee maker in your room and there's also a pillow menu. The days that we were there they had coffee/tea in the lobby. It's within walking distance of some great restaurants and coffee shops. All of the staff were friendly. Everyone we walked by always acknowledged and greeted us. The only downside of this hotel is there is no self parking and valet is $39/a night. read more

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The staff from the front door to the check in are always so pleasant and never give the "busy" even though they usually are vibe. I feel they treat all guests as number one. Mr. Riddle checked us in and he was more than helpful, patient and very polite. I do like how the staff says "welcome back" so they remember people's faces even as busy as they are. Pillows are all too soft though Room was clean but the baseboards need attention. Great location and hip downstairs bars. Room needs some handyman work as it had peeling and worn areas. These things don't stop me from coming back as the staff makes the difference. read more

It's nice enough, but they go a little too far for the "young", "hip" and somewhat skanky vibe for my taste. I was told on checking in that it is more "lively" than the Westin, and I truly believe that the nice man up front who told me that meant it like it was a good thing... I'll take the Westin any day though. read more

W Austin - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Traveled to Austin for a bachelorette party and we spent the day at the pool. The hotel was so incredibly accommodating; they let us store our 16 bags while we laid out. Andre, bartender, was unreal! He was so kind and he even remembered our names. I would 100 percent return. read more

W Austin - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

I stayed here for two nights while visiting Austin on a business trip. The inside of the hotel is beautiful, the pool is nice in the fitness area is pretty large. Everyone is extremely helpful and attentive to your needs. They also have a nice bar area and make good drinks during happy hour time. The only reason I'm giving it 4 out of 5 stars are because my sheets and comforter were made of a material that made me pretty sweaty at night. I put the AC as low as it would go (65) however I still found myself getting extremely warm even just under the sheet. It was a little synthetic feeling. Besides that minor thing this place was wonderful and a great stay. read more

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I've been attending networking events and Gala's here for quite some time. All of the lounge area is choked off by access to other areas by the way the furniture is arranged, Wait staff are......what's the word I'm looking for......not in any hurry to help (OK, that's more than one word but sums it up nicely). Chopped up areas and the way the lobbies are set up gives the place a weird vibe and I don't mean a "Keep it Weird" vibe either. It's just slightly better than MEH............. read more

Way over priced hotel. Not so much "bang" for your buck. First off, why does your pool close at 730pm? Makes no sense. So we ordered room service, a burger medium well...came to us medium rare...then brought us another one but my daughter was grossed out already and on check out, they kindly removed the charge. The window curtain did not close all the way so the sun is hitting your eye balls early in the morning. The door to the shower wouldn't close all the way either so water got all over the floor. Had issues with our WiFi, and it was late so nothing was done. No AED in hallway by elevators. We stayed in room 1213. Overall, pass on it and get another hotel that has a pool that stays open later passed 730pm and a AED in he hotel. I'll never stay here again. read more

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Stayed 1 night at the W for our youngest's cousin's Bachelorette party. We checked out on Sunday morning around 10:40 am. When we went to pick up our vehicle from the valet desk, they could not find our keys. The valet desk was understandably busy, but 3 different employees reassured us they would look for our keys. After not being a priority, we went inside to talk to front desk. Front desk started with "unfortunately there's no-" stopped himself, then continued with "I mean they don't really lose keys out there, but I can walk with you to see what's happening." He walked to the valet desk and said nothing helpful, because the same 3 employees said they were still looking while continously helping other guests as well. 2 valet employees specifically stated they remembered seeing us and seeing our vehicle, but they then had one of us walk the lot to make sure it was indeed parked in the lot. The vehicle had not been properly turned off, the radio was left on over night, and it was dead. They had us search the valet booth and lock room ourselves to confirm the keys were not there. At this point it has been close to an hour. They repeatedly called the employee that was last believed to valet our vehicle, but he was not answering. The way the other employees referred to him was not reassuring. "Who had the keys? Oh, Brandon. Oh, fuck." We missed breakfast. We asked front desk for drinks and food. Front desk agreed, but then walked to the bar, came back and stated the bar would not comp food or drinks since this was an issue with valet. At this point it is over an hour waiting. Valet employees called in their manager to come to the hotel to talk to us. We have to wait for him. Upon arriving, he states since we cannot make contact with the last known employee to have our keys, he is going to review security footage. He states that they will call in a lock smith for us to make us new keys for our vehicle. They do not know how to address the fact that the key ring also included a house key. He says they will get us food. There's 5 of us. A bartender brings us chips and queso and 1 personal pizza appetizer. At this point, it has been 2 hours. We are still waiting on the locksmith. read more

Came here for the lounge and it was awesome. Very classy and picked up around 10:30pm. People were friendly and the different rooms/lounges are worth checking out. A great option for those not into dive bars & looking for an enjoyable night out. read more

Off to a terrible start. Greeted with attitude and told room wont be ready until 5 or 6 because we had special request of rooms being close to one another. Then told with more attitude i couldnt use this stay towards my starwoods points. Most shocking part was i asked for a manager's card and the guy helping us said he was the manager! Davis Lee... might be time for a career change. Happy to change my review if the hotel picks it up... we'll see. Ok rest of staff was amazing, so don't hold it against the entire hotel. Pool was week, but location of hotel was perfect. read more

It seems like service is definitely getting better as management straightens out the kinks. The rooms are great--the comfortable beds you expect at a W. Water pressure was excellent, and the light efficiency is great for saving energy. The bar was a lot of fun, and the bartenders took their jobs seriously...I had one of the best Makers Mark old fashions there ever. The pool scene was pretty funny: lots of augmented, inked 30-somethings there generally enjoying admiring each other and drinking too many cocktails. The pool service was friendly but often forgetful--we had to remind our very nice waitress a few times for our refill buckets of beer. The cabana was not the greatest value: $200 for room for 3-4 people to sit and a flat screen tv that was at an angle that was totally awkward to view. Staff was all very friendly and courteous. I would give it a try again. read more

Hotel bar is nice for night life, the rooms are modern, and the location is prime. The pool is very small but has a good crowd. The restaurant/pool manager Nick was extremely attentive. He went out of his way to get us chairs, drinks, and checked on us often. I must say he was the highlight of our stay! read more

W Austin - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been to Austin many times for work and this is my favorite hotel. My room is big in the 16th floor. The bed is very comfortable. I enjoyed the toiletries. I am very picky when it comes to shampoo and conditioner and bliss is the brand I will buy myself anyway so I enjoyed it. The gym is actually pretty big and well equipped. I'm surprised since the other W I go to the gym is much smaller. Room service food is very mediocre though. Nothing special read more

My first time saying at the W Austin and I am pretty happy with everything so far. Checking in was a piece of cake and Mike at the front was very helpful and informative. The room is very clean and stylish. read more

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This is a swanky hotel and from what I understand from the other folks one of the best hotels in Austin. Very modern and slick and one of the better Ws that I have seen. Really nice and happening bar as well. read more

First wet deck of the season back at the W hotel for my best friend, Vanna's, birthday!!! What an experience!!!! Ashley Rothman was so kind to reserve a beautiful cabana for us, Erica and Katie were phenomenal with the incredible customer service, keeping our bottles of Vueve full and continuously checking on us to ensure we were having an amazing time. If you haven't already been to THE rooftop pool in Austin, you are missing out!!! Cannot wait to come back. Again, thank you the W hotel and pool for always exceeding expectations. read more

W Austin - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Let me first start my review off by stating that this rating is based off this place being only 2 months old. They opened in December 2010 so is still in mint condition during my stay. The entire hotel is super trendy and modern, upholding well the W reputation. It has multiple themed bar/lounge area, upholding well the Austin reputation =) The rooms are clean since it is very new and the fixture still has its polish. The decor reminds me of a typical San Francisco bachlor pad crossed with CB2 and West Elm. They designed it to the tee with even having mirrors built into the tiles in the shower for men to shave. The sweat (gym) facility is spacious and clean. The machines are all new and very up to date, with plenty of weights machine and free weights. The front door greeters are also the valet guys who are very friendly and helpful. The front desk staff are also pretty friendly with a lil standoff-ish attitude (typical of W hotels). Like other SPG properties, they are very dog friendly. The location is within blocks to downtown where the restaurant and bar scenes are. There are also cute boutiques surrounding the hotel as well. I don't know if there is self parking as I didn't see any but be warned that valet is at a hefty $35. For a budget stay, the Sheraton on 11th st. is definitely my choice. For fun and fancy, this is the place to be. read more

W Austin - standard room with king size bed - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas