Austin, Texas, is, without a doubt, one of the most up-and-coming regions in the United States. Apple is constructing a $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas. The 133-acre campus, which is expected to open in 2022, will initially house 5,000 employees, with the capacity to grow to 15,000. Beyond this, work has also begun on a $1.1B Tesla plant in Austin, Texas.
With these massive corporate relocations in mind, there will be a number of visitors, both on business and visiting for pleasure, who will be interested in finding out which hotel has the best club lounge in Austin, Texas.
I have compiled a list below containing the club lounges available across luxury hotels in Austin, Texas. I list the lounges that I consider to be the best of the best. I will be reviewing each of these hotel club lounges in detail in turn so that you know what you’ll get if you book a room with club lounge access or get upgraded to a club lounge for free because of your loyalty status.
1. Fairmont Austin
The Fairmont Austin is located directly east of the Austin Convention Center, at the northeast corner of Cesar Chavez and Red River Streets. This 37-storey hotel offers 1,048 rooms and suites with views over the city skyline, State Capitol, and Lady Bird Lake. The hotel marks Fairmont’s second hotel in Texas and joins The Fairmont Dallas, which has one of the best club lounges in Dallas.
The lobby of the hotel is classic in design, with lots of marble. The seventh-floor terrace with its seasonally heated pool is beautiful. The loungers dip their legs in the water so that you can relax while cooling your toes. See the picture above to understand just how unique this pool is. The hotel also has an excellent spa with nine rejuvenating treatment rooms, a hot tub, a steam room, and a sauna. For conventions, there is a direct connection to the Austin Convention Center.
Rooms at the Fairmont Austin offer superbly comfortable beds, luxurious pillow-top mattresses, French-style duvets, lavish bathrooms with Le Labo toiletries, a media connectivity panel, as well as 50 inch HDTV televisions and a charging station with USB outlets. Book a Gold room, and you will have Gold Club lounge access. The Gold Club lounge is well-stocked, with superb concierges and terrific views.
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2. JW Marriott Austin
While there isn’t a Ritz-Carlton in Austin, if you are a Marriott Bonvoy member, your best Bonvoy hotel choice in Austin is probably JW Marriott Austin. The location of this JW is fabulous, with plenty of stores and eateries within walking distance. It is also really close to Town Lake, so you have excellent hiking and biking opportunities.
Executive suites are a great choice. Many, if not all, are corner units with floor-to-ceiling windows offering fantastic views. The executive lounge here provides a great breakfast and all-day refreshments, plus it has really lovely views overlooking the city of Austin.
The club lounge is open every day of the week from 6:30 am – 11:00 pm Monday to Friday and 7:00 am – 11:00 pm Saturday to Sunday. The food on offer includes a “continental” breakfast with lots of fresh fruit and berries, as well as hot dishes, including scrambled eggs and salsa and cheese to go with the eggs.
Free hors d’oeuvres are provided in the evening, along with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages as well as an honor bar for premium drinks. The food includes fresh veggies, crackers, and cheese, along with several Asian appetizers. A nightly dessert service and snacks throughout the day are also provided.
The hotel also has a great rooftop pool and atmosphere, and the fitness center is large and has life fitness weight machines and a few free weights.
3. Hilton Austin
Hilton Austin is situated adjacent to the Convention Center in downtown Austin, TX. The hotel is a quick walk from exclusive shopping, amazing restaurants, and fun live music venues on 6th Street and the surrounding area. Guests enjoy fantastic views of the Capitol of Texas and Lady Bird Lake from 31 stories up.
The 8th Floor lap pool, whirlpool, and sundeck are stylish and make this Hilton one of the best hotels with pools overlooking Austin. There’s also a spa, sauna, and steam room, plus a fully-equipped fitness center.
Modern design meets comfort and style in renovated guest rooms. An upgrade to an Executive Room or Suite allows you access to the Executive Lounge, serving free breakfast and refreshments throughout the day.
4. Hyatt Regency Austin
The downtown Hyatt Regency Austin is nestled on the shores of Lady Bird Lake with close access to 6th Street, the Austin Convention Center, and South Congress for entertainment, dining, and shopping. Take a five-minute walk to Congress Ave Bridge near sunset in the summer to catch Austin’s famous bat show featuring more than 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats.
Settle into a comfortable lounge on the spacious sundeck surrounding the outdoor pool and take in views of the Austin, Texas skyline and beautiful Lady Bird Lake. The pool is right by the lake and is surrounded by loungers with umbrellas. Dip, dive, relax and refresh yourself to your heart’s content in the pool and adjacent whirlpool.
There is also a state-of-the-art StayFit fitness center featuring magnificent lake and downtown views. This complimentary facility offers the latest in Life Fitness®, Cardio equipment, and Peloton® Spin Bikes with live and on-demand classes.
5. Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
Centrally located in downtown, Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol features a club lounge offering breakfast and evening light bites including one hot appetizer, cheese & crackers, veggies, fruit, etc. There’s also free beer and wine (limited to 2 glasses) along with water, canned sodas, and snacks (crisps and pretzels). The highlight of this lounge is the great view.
Other onsite features include self-parking and a valet with over 300 covered parking spaces. The hotel is also conveniently located in the heart of Austin, within walking distance from restaurants, music venues, and bars. It is only a 3-minute drive to the University of Texas Campus.
6. Renaissance Austin
Renaissance Austin is ideally situated in North Austin near The Arboretum, and overlooks the incredible beauty of Texas Hill Country. Well-designed rooms and suites boast artwork from local Austin talent, pillowtop bedding, sleek bathrooms, and high-speed internet access. Savor Texas-inspired American fare at the rooftop, farm-to-table restaurant, Knotty Deck & Bar, with an outdoor patio. Grab a coffee, pastry, or made-to-order pizza at @austinbytes. Take a dip in the two sparkling pools, or work out in the 24-hour fitness center. The club lounge here is closed on weekends except for breakfast.
7. Austin Marriott North
Austin Marriott North is located in the La Frontera E-Commerce Park, with easy access to an array of corporate offices including Dell Technologies, Emerson, Hewlett Packard, and IBM. In your free time, you can spend the day in the lively city of Austin or cool off at the fun-filled Typhoon Texas. Unwind after a long day at the fitness center featuring cardio machines and free weights or a dip in the refreshing indoor pool. The club lounge here is closed on weekends.
8. Austin Marriott South
Austin Marriott South offers spacious rooms with plush Marriott bedding and productive workspaces. Savor on-site dining at the Limestone Kitchen Restaurant & Lounge, open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can also explore the local Austin dining scene with restaurants like Franklin BBQ, South Congress Cafe, and Magnolia Cafe near the hotel.
Stay active during travel at the indoor pool and fitness center. Visit top Austin attractions and discover hidden gems near the hotel, including the Texas State Capitol, McKinney Falls State Park, and Austin Zoo. The club lounge at this hotel is closed on weekends.
Photos courtesy of Fairmont Austin.
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