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W Austin

Rialto Score 8+

A W hotel. Rialto is a Marriott Luminous agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

W Austin is a bonafide icon in the center of the Live Music Capital of the World. We were, after all, the very first luxury lifestyle hotel in Austin, Texas. And now, our latest chapter has arrived after a $50 million renovation: from entirely redesigned guest rooms, which nod to Texas’ natural beauty, to all new dining and drinking options, including our restaurant Serenade and its revamped courtyard, W Austin is a true social hub within the city’s heart. We’re a place where sounds float through the air, tastes of refined Texan smoke and French flavors fill our plates, and social electricity flourishes over morning coffees at 2nd and Roast

200 Lavaca Street, 78701 Austin, TX, United States
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W Austin

About W Austin

Insider tip

The hotel is located adjacent to the ACL Live venue, home of the famed KLRU Austin City Limits television show and host to musical artists ranging from Willie Nelson to Benson Boone.

In the hotel’s own words

Welcome to W Austin -- a bonafide icon in the center of the Live Music Capital of the World. Perfectly located in the heart of the Second Street District and next door to the legendary Moody Theater at ACL Live, W Austin puts you steps away from the city's best shopping, dining, and entertainment. From Lady Bird Lake to the Austin Convention Center and City Hall, everything you want to explore is just outside our doors.

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Check into one of the 251 newly renovated guest rooms, including 32 suites, all featuring postcard views of downtown Austin or Lady Bird Lake. Each space is designed for maximum comfort and productivity with hardwood floors, Frette robes and slippers, Davines bath products, a Nespresso machine and even more luxurious amenities, plus our signature Whatever/Whenever service. W Austin also offers the largest and most luxury suites in downtown Austin, with four two-bedroom suites – all of which of panoramic views of the city and plenty of entertaining space. All suites include nightly turndown service, elevated bathroom amenities, a curated art selection, and personalized pre-arrival concierge service. After an experience in any of our guest rooms or suites, you’ll wonder how you ever stayed anywhere else.

Start your day with Austin-local Medici Roasting coffee and house-made pastries at 2nd & Roast and reimagine a classic brasserie through a Lone Star lens at Serenade, which features all day brunch, dinner, and a specialty weekday lunch menu designed with your busy schedule in mind. Enjoy a drink and light bites at Living Room Bar all day, and dance to live DJs every Friday and Saturday night. No stay at W Austin is complete without a cocktail shaken to perfection in Blue Room, a speakeasy-style seating-only bar with premium custom cocktails.

Increase your heart rate across all 3,600 square feet of our state-of-the-art FIT. Equipped with Peloton bikes, ample cardio and weight machines, plus a yoga studio with Pilates reformers this 24/7 gym is the perfect spot to break a sweat. After your workout, relax at AWAY Spa, where self-care is anything but routine. Choose from a full menu of facials, massages, and body treatments to transport you to a state of relaxation. AWAY Spa also features a luxe nail lounge for your perfect mani-pedi. If all this wasn't enough, there's even a rooftop pool and bar to guarantee the perfect cool down on hot Austin days.

Experience a one-of-a-kind stay at W Austin that's as dynamic and unforgettable as the city itself.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Marriott Luminous benefits, included

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Marriott Luminous is Marriott's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Hotel credit per stay at select hotels
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

7 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Standard Room
Wonderful when you get to see the sun rise over postcard views of the city through perfectly positioned windows.
323–410 ft²
2Deluxe Room
Fabulous Rooms offer great city views of downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake. There's never a dull moment with our state-of-the-art in-room entertainment, featuring a 40" LCD TV, iPod docking station, Sonoro alarm clock with radio and culturally aware media library available through Whatever/Whenever®.
407 ft²
3Superior Room
Lady Bird Lake, the Spectacular Room is perfect for a couple or business traveler needing a break from the bustle of downtown Austin. Unwind in our signature W bed available in two queens or one king configurations or catch up on your busy business day at our oversized work desk with all the office amenities you need.
Members only
Suites
Size
4Deluxe Suite
It's all about the image, so the first thing you'll see when you enter are stunning views through wraparound windows in this one-bedroom suite in corner locations-it looks as good as it sounds.
Members only
5Fantastic Suite
The W Austin one-bedroom Fantastic Suite features colors of silver and gray and exposed concrete edged in this urban sanctuary, where you'll behold a breathtaking gallery collection of photographs by Scott Newton.
Members only
6W Suite
We thought you'd enjoy the overly generous dimensions of the downtown Austin Marvelous Suite with two bedrooms and a spacious living area with more than enough space for business, pleasure and everything in between. Relax in the living room on a comfortable red sofa or red slipper chair surrounded by chic design.
Members only
7Penthouse II Suite
Only one word describes this spaciously fashion-inspired two-bedroom suite-WOW. Located on the Southeast corner of W Austin, the Wow Suite showcases sprawling wrap around windows, letting you chill as you take in the serene lake views that are all yours.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Marriott Luminous always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for rates. You finish the booking on a secure Rialto page. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

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