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AVIA Sanctuary at Highland Mall vs The Westin Austin Downtown

Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Westin Austin Downtown is preferred by most writers compared to Habitat Suites Hotel. The Westin Austin Downtown scores 79 with recommendations from 7 reviewers like Zagat, Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler.

AVIA Sanctuary at Highland Mall
AVIA Sanctuary at Highland Mall
8 / 10
500 East Highland Mall, Austin, TX 78752
From $119 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This hotel just might represent the future of green businesses... Staying here also means healthful food choices for breakfast." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Native flowering plants, organic vegetable gardens, and fruit-bearing trees surround this environmentally friendly lodging." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The hotel was designed to support ecological consciousness; the photovoltaic system powers about 20% of its energy." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Likely one of the best kept secrets in Austin lodging, this 96-room property offers the spaciousness of apartment living with the convenience of a hotel."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Not the best location, but it is the only 100% green hotel in A-town."
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The Westin Austin Downtown
The Westin Austin Downtown
7 / 10
310 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $119 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Zagat Zagat
"Located on the ground floor of Downtown's Westin Hotel, Stella San Jac pays homage to Southern cuisine with a menu inspired both by chef Michael Cerrie's family cooking and local dishes." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This nicely outfitted, reliable hotel enjoys a lively downtown location."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The highest hotel pool in the city sits atop the Westin's new downtown Austin locale." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"One of Austin’s newest hotels, with a distinct Austin vibe, modern elegance and an open, welcoming ambience." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Opened in July 2015, this 366-room hotel sits squarely in the center of the Live Music Capital of the World, just a few minutes' stroll from three of Austin's major entertainment districts." Full review
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