I'll admit upfront that I'm a Starwood junkie and love the "new" W series hotels in the group, but this site was just a tad disappointing. While the service staff was very attentive and the restaurant (Trace, separate review) was terrific, I found the overall experience over-rated and over-priced for my recent business trip to Austin. The rates charged were... More

Got upgraded to a suite on the 7th floor and I was completely blown away by the views and size of the room. We loved the place. The suite had a living room with a 52" TV and the bedroom had another TV too. Things I loved about the hotel 1. Acura car transport. The hotel provides free rides in... More

Pretty good stay in Austin. Pros: -Location (downtown within walking distance of many restaurants/bars) -Service: Was OK, not great -Facilities: Great gym, nice pool, outdoor pool lounge area, restaurant Cons: -W Hotels always seems to be a trendy and hip scene. Not that that's a bad thing, but can get overrun with hipsters as was the case here. It seems... More

My fiance and I spent two nights at the W this past Memorial Day weekend, and were amazed from the moment we walked in. The photos on the W's website and on trip advisor do not do this swanky hotel justice. Every room is breathtaking and like nothing you've seen before. This is not your typical hotel by any means.... More

This is the perfect hotel for the business person or just for leisure. Their gym is quite large and with a nice studio. It could be one of the largest hotel gyms I've ever used (apart from some of the usual Vegas hotels). Rooms are of a decent size; extremely clean and with many attention to details. Their concierge, Tony,... More

We stayed at the W Austin in April for a family wedding. On my first night, I was kept awake the whole night by two loud, yelping dogs. I have no problem with dogs but these two dogs were truly loud and aggravating. The hotel removed one and moved the dog but the other continued it's howling. When I called... More

Our first visit to Austin was only made better by the fabulous people at the W. The hotel is top notch and the service could not have been more friendly. The ambiance is modern and relaxing -- a great thing to return to have a long, hot day. When we left, I realized I had left an article of clothing,... More

I'm a W fan. It's a spectacular chain of hotel that has spoiled me senseless. But the W in Austin TX takes the verve, vibe + hospitality to a new level. The staff, incredible (shot outs to Evita, who is warm + fabulous - and Andre, a W newbie with massive style + grace). The rooms, beautiful. The service, perfection.... More

I have stayed at the Pan Pacific in Vancouver, the Waldorf Astoria, the Wit in Chicago, and other nice hostelries. None has matched the experience my wife and I had earlier this month at the W in downtown Austin. In my experience you can get "cool" or you can get "warm" but not both. Most hip, happenin' spots are too... More