W Austin, Austin

W Austin - A downtown music-themed luxury hotel with rooftop pool, TRACE restaurant, and ACL Live theater access

Located in downtown Austin's beating heart, this four-star Austin hotel connects directly to ACL Live Moody Theatre, home of America's longest-running music television show. The property features 251 rooms adorned with photographs of music legends including Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan, and Eric Clapton, each equipped with signature W beds, 300-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, and LED accent lighting. TRACE Restaurant sources ingredients from local farms through a dedicated foraging program, while the Living Room offers four distinct dining spaces with different décor themes. The WET outdoor pool deck provides a social gathering space, complemented by the AWAY Spa offering massages, body treatments, and beauty services. For business travelers, the property includes meeting spaces and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas. The hotel stands within 0.5 miles of 6th Street, South Congress Avenue, and over 250 nightclubs, theaters, and concert venues. Lady Bird Lake views are visible from select suites.

Pros

LEED-certified building with comprehensive sustainability programs

Pet-friendly amenities including custom beds and walking services

24-hour Welcome Desk with multilingual staff

Electronic communication system for directions and itineraries

Cons

2 miles distance from LBJ Presidential Library

Paid Wi-Fi in guest rooms ($14.95 per day)