DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel AustinvsSouth Congress Hotel
Both Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Austin and South Congress Hotel are recommended by travel writers. Overall, South Congress Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Austin. South Congress Hotel is ranked #17 in Austin with accolades from 8 reviewers such as Time Out, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin
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6505 IH-35 North, Austin, TX 78752-4346
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Two miles north of the university...is this large, five-story hotel decorated in the style of a Mexican hacienda. ... Guest quarters are airy and spacious, if a bit dull." Full review
Star Service "Staffers are casual and pleasant at this friendly property, where the staff is about as sweet as the cookies at check-in. Don't expect luxury. This place is all about moderate rates and convenience." Full review
Gayot "Originally a La Mansion hotel, this 350-room DoubleTree maintains its predecessor's Spanish colonial-style."
Fodor's "This 1983-vintage hotel turns its back on the rat race of nearby I–35 and transports guests to a surprisingly convincing Spanish colonial world." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Austin is a three-and-a-half-pearl chain hotel with surprisingly chic, individual style." Full review
Fodor's "One of the best-managed hotels in the city, the all-suites DoubleTree has a staff that anticipates your every need. Business travelers, sports teams, and families frequent the downtown..." Full review
South Congress Hotel
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Time Out
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1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-2475
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "The South Congress' 83 rooms embody a modern and masculine spirit (exposed concrete, brown leather, oversize windows)." Full review
Tablet19.2
"Austin may no longer be quite as weird as it once was, but don’t throw in the towel just yet. Not all change is change for the worse: enter South Congress Hotel. In realizing its scope..." Full review
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The building goes wide and relatively low-slung at just three stories, a conversation piece, to be sure, though not in the obnoxious-façade mode; muted colors and natural materials reign supreme inside and out.
The Telegraph8.0
"This is a lively, hip and swanky hotel in the vibrant SoCo district." Full review
On the Grid "With 83 cool, minimalist-chic rooms, Paul Qui’s Otoko, Café No Sé, Central Standard, Sunroom Boutique, and a rooftop pool, South Congress Hotel is the spot to be." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This trendy, 83-room boutique opened in 2015 and has made a name for itself thanks to its stunning design and excellent location on Austin’s bustling South Congress Avenue." Full review
Afar Magazine "Housed in a low-rise building on one of Austin’s trendiest streets, the South Congress Hotel is much more than just a place to stay." Full review
Time Out "South Congress Hotel offers 83 rooms of understated luxury, but a stay at the South Austin newcomer offers much more than just slumber. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Don’t let the tablet-toting, coffee-chugging VCs in the lobby spook you: This outstanding new hotel is the best place to tap into Austin’s addictive energy." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stylish, spacious, and often full of locals at happy hour, this hotel is built on prime real estate in South Congress"
Frommer's "SoCo’s namesake hotel is not only in the heart of the district’s hottest shopping and restaurant row, it contributes to that hipness, drawing locals to its trendy dining and retail spaces" Full review
