Austin

Four Seasons luxury done Texas style means leather chairs, cowhide couches and native limestone. — Lonely Planet

Hotel Ella fills a void in this location, providing exceptional style and service within walking distance to some of the city's most popular sights. — Star Service

Operating under Hyatt's discreetly positioned umbrella, this classic is humming along wonderfully. — Star Service

With 40 rooms to its name, Lake Austin Spa Resort is an intimate, secluded hotel on the shores of Lake Austin, just 30 minutes from downtown. — Time Out

The more upscale cousin of Hotel San Jose, Hotel Saint Cecilia offers a luxurious take on Austin’s signature style of effortless cool. — Time Out

A warren of rooms and suites done up in South Austin chic: a modern, minimalist style adorned with balconies, patios, and tropical vegetation. — Fodor's

The location is perfectly chosen for the brand's usual clientele -- the young and affluent. — Frommer's

Design pioneers Charles and Ray Eames would feel right at home at this artful and sleek hotel: It evokes their modern, yet friendly and livable aesthetic. — Travel + Leisure

This mid-century-style boutique hotel embodies the intangible elements that define Austin: creative, easygoing and cool. — Gayot

A fashionable place for locals and visitors alike to gather since its beginning in the Roaring Twenties. — The Telegraph

The South Congress' 83 rooms embody a modern and masculine spirit (exposed concrete, brown leather, oversize windows). — Travel + Leisure

On Lady Bird Lake near Auditorium Shores, the hotel has great views of the water and downtown skyline. — Fodor's

Everything about this 800-room convention center behemoth is Texas size. — Lonely Planet

The Fairmont is destined to become a landmark luxury hotel in downtown Austin, with its expansive entrance and impressive amenities. — The Telegraph

The hotel was designed to support ecological consciousness; the photovoltaic system powers about 20% of its energy. — Travel + Leisure

Starbucks and T.G.I. Friday's are near. As in onsite. If that isn't comfort enough, your Sleep Number bed will make up the difference. — BlackBook

Free Wi-Fi and breakfast add to the value, while bikes to borrow, outdoor fire pits, and live music are totally Austin. — Oyster

This isn’t a motel masquerading as a Turkish steam bath. It’s just got a mad sense of humor to go with its mad South Congress Ave. location. — BlackBook

Austin's only real full-service resort -- one that caters to business travelers, couples, singles, and families alike -- Barton Creek would stand out even if it weren't alone. — Frommer's

Austin’s most business-friendly hotel, with entire floors of meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art AV capabilities...but still plenty of amenities for unwinding, like a rooftop pool. — Time Out