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W Austin vs Austin Motel

Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, W Austin scores significantly better than Austin Motel. W Austin scores 88 with accolades from 13 reviews like Frommer's, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.

W Austin
W Austin
8 / 10
200 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $203 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The W Hotel is Austin's answer to excellent service in a very urban-chic environment." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A social and music hub in downtown Austin housed in a LEED-certified tower." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The W Austin, opened in December 2010, is one of the city's newest luxury hotels." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"With a terrific Second Street location adjacent to the new home of Austin City Limits, the W Austin offers a hip retreat for music lovers."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Spa, rooftop pool, fitness center, restaurants are welcomed amenities, but you'll forget all about them when the musicians come out to play."
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Austin Motel
Austin Motel
8 / 10
1220 S. Congress St., Austin, TX 78704
From $116 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Concierge Concierge
"Long favored by cost-conscious artists and musicians, it's charming and hip without feeling pretentious."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Basic rooms in a trendy old motel in the funky South Congress district. A favourite with visiting musicians, it’s across the street from the venerable Continental Club."
Gayot Gayot
"Yes, this is a motel, but it has a fun, vibrant sense of style and is a far cry from typical, cheap chain digs."
BlackBook BlackBook
"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."
Fodor's Fodor's
"What used to be a fading 1938 motor court is now a beloved, quintessentially-Austin motel." Full review
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