The Westin Austin Downtown Hotel
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The Westin Austin Downtown Hotel Review
Set around 10 minutes' walk from Wooldridge Square Park, The Westin Austin Downtown Hotel is located within sight of William Sidney Porter House. Boasting a location nearly a 5-minute walk from Congress Avenue, this hotel includes 366 rooms and an outdoor pool.
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Austin-Bergstrom International airport is 20 km from the accommodation, which lies in Downtown Austin with a rich sense of history and a thriving entertainment scene. The Westin Austin Downtown in Austin is 10 minutes by car from Zilker Metropolitan Park.
This property is placed at a moderate distance from Barton Creek Greenbelt, while Republic Square bus station is a mere 10 minutes' walk away.
A roll in shower, together with such amenities as hair dryers and bathrobes, are also at guests' disposal.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Upscale family-friendly hotel with wonderful views of the whole downtown.
- Unbeatable central location not very far from 6th Street.
- Surrounded by a lake and a river.
- In-house restaurant serving variety of cuisines, including Russian fare.
- Guests can savour hot drinks served at the rooftop bar.
- Excellent service; amenities are great.
- Good prices for the area.
- Some complaints about the a little hard bed.
- Past guests mentioned Wi-Fi was very spotty.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- private parking
- wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness center
- family rooms
- restaurant
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Paid Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Pool with view
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's menu
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- LBJ Presidential Library 2.43 km (1.51 mi.)
- Texas State Cemetery 1.37 km (4495 ft)
- Texas Music Museum 1.01 km (3314 ft)
- Museum of the Weird 180 m (591 ft)
- 6th Street 260 m (853 ft)
- O Henry Museum 150 m (492 ft)
- Congress Avenue Bridge 650 m (2133 ft)
- Austin Convention Center 430 m (1411 ft)