JW Marriott AustinvsAustin Southpark Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, JW Marriott Austin scores marginally higher than Omni Austin at South Park. JW Marriott Austin comes in at 79 with positive reviews from 6 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service and Gayot.
JW Marriott Austin
Gayot
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Time Out Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Fodor's
110 E 2nd ST, Austin, TX 78701
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Gayot "They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and the JW Marriott Austin is no exception."
Star Service "This is a big, user-friendly convention hotel with a surprisingly service-oriented staff. Dining and lodgings get high marks." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Featuring more than a thousand guest rooms and 120,000 square feet of meeting and event space in the heart of downtown." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Guest rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with dark, elegant wood furniture and super-comfortable, “Revive” beds; and the rooftop pool bar offers an Instagram-worthy view of the city." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This 34-storey hotel exudes sleek modernity, with a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe." Full review
Time Out "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." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hotel has ample event space, and it's popular with conference goers and football fans in town for University of Texas Longhorns games."
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "At 1,002 rooms, this is North America’s largest member of Marriot’s luxury JW brand." Full review
Fodor's "Always a trusted brand, the JW Marriott is a one-stop shop for modern business travelers. Guests are within walking distance of the convention center, Lady Bird Lake, the hike-and-bike..." Full review
Austin Southpark Hotel Fodor's
Oyster Star Service Gayot
Zagat Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
4140 Governors Row, Austin, TX 78744
From $93/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's "This elegant 14-story hotel towers near the tangled intersection of I–35 and US 290. It earns high marks for value, but feels removed from the city though it's only about 3 mi from downtown." Full review
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OysterUpscale
"This upper-middle-range chain is popular with business travelers and families, and is located in Southpark, a 5-minute drive south of downtown." Full review
Star Service "Though the Omni is geared toward business travelers, this place does lure tourists comfortable with the south-side location and a lack of nearby entertainment. " Full review
Gayot "When guests enter through the back side of this hotel, the traffic noise of busy I-35 is quickly drowned out by the relaxing sound of a fountain."
Zagat4.0
"Boasting an "ideal" location with "easy access to Downtown", this Southeast Austin luxury property caters to the suit-and-tie crowd."
Travel + Leisure "The hotel's South Austin location gives a head start on a day trip to San Antonio." Full review
U.S. News & World Report "Sitting about 5 miles south of downtown Austin (right off of I-35), the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark offers a luxurious stay without all of the noise that accompanies downtown..." Full review
