We had tickets to see Willie Nelson at the Austin City Limits Moody Theater on New Years Eve so, not being familiar with Austin, we booked a room at the adjoining W Hotel. That turned out to be a mistake. There are other much lower priced hotels within easy walking distance. Booking the room a month in advance was a particularly bad mistake, because the rates had gone down considerably by the time we checked in, as the hotel was not near full. The “cozy” room we got was tiny, and pretty unremarkable considering the high price. We thought maybe because we had paid a premium for the room they might give us an upgrade to a king bed, but no such luck. In fact the reception we got was very unwelcoming, both the cold feel of the lobby and the reception clerk. We certainly won’t stay at a W Hotel again.

What a great hotel in a fantastic location. The roof top pool great for adults. The roof top bar has great drinks. The hotel is about a 15 min walk to the water. This a great hotel to have a small work meeting.

Spending a night in a Corner Suite is a vacation in itself. The very chic, large living room, bedroom and bathroom space, overlooks downtown Austin. The downstairs lounge & restaurant makes you never want to leave.