500 E 4th St, Austin, Texas, United States | (618) 248-8274
Located in downtown Austin, close to the convention center
Contemporary guest rooms with mini-fridges and coffeemakers
Multiple restaurants and bars, including Starbucks
Large fitness center with saunas and steam rooms
Full-service spa with a range of body treatments and salon services
Heated outdoor saltwater pool and whirlpool with seasonal bar service
Well-equipped business center with multiple computers and printers
Event space for functions of up to 3,400 people
Room, concierge, and valet dry cleaning/laundry services
On-site garage with valet and self-parking options
Free standard Wi-Fi throughout
Pets are welcome with a surcharge (a con for some)
Guest room decor is a bit lackluster
Elevator wait time can be lengthy
Some guests say the pool gets crowded (it's small)
Premium Wi-Fi costs extra (free for Hilton Honors members)
Located across the street from the Austin Convention Center, the four-pearl Hilton Austin is one of the city's major hotels for convention attendees. As such, the 801-room property has 80,000 square feet of event space and buzzes with activity year-round. It’s built for the crowds, with a spacious lobby that was renovated in 2016, and multiple restaurants and bars, including a Starbucks. Other highlights include a full-service spa, outdoor pool, and a large fitness center. Decor in its contemporary guest rooms is a tad ho-hum, but amenities are a plus, with coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and upscale Peter Thomas Roth bath products. Travelers looking for a step up can consider W Austin, but it isn't as close to the convention center.
