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Renaissance Austin Hotel vs South Congress Hotel

Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, South Congress Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Renaissance Austin Hotel. South Congress Hotel comes in at 80 with accolades from 8 sources like Afar Magazine, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.

Renaissance Austin Hotel
Renaissance Austin Hotel
7 / 10
9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
From $109 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The enormous, skylit lobby of this hotel—connected to the upscale Arboretum shopping center—is an eccentric mix of Victorian-style street lamps, crystal chandeliers, and giant mobiles." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Granted, conventions pay the bills here, but leisure travelers take advantage of low weekend rates and resorty recreational options and pampering staff." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This ten-story hotel is a cornerstone of the Austin Arboretum, an upscale collection of more than 50 specialty boutiques and restaurants."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Apple. Dell. IBM. All clients you're scheduled to visit on this business trip. But locations change once their execs hear you're staying at this Brave New World."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The huge atrium lobby is dramatic, while exterior rooms have attractive views of the thickly wooded rolling hills surrounding the mall. " Full review
South Congress Hotel
South Congress Hotel
8 / 10
1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-2475
From $239 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The South Congress' 83 rooms embody a modern and masculine spirit (exposed concrete, brown leather, oversize windows)." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This is a lively, hip and swanky hotel in the vibrant SoCo district." Full review
On the Grid 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
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"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 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
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