The Westin Austin Downtown sits at 310 East Fifth Street, in the middle of the entertainment district, with Sixth Street listed as a one-minute walk. Listings give it a 9.0 out of 10 from more than 1,000 reviews and lists 366 rooms. The amenities cover the essentials well: an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, a poolside bar, a coffee shop, the Azul restaurant, a twenty-four-hour gym and a garden, plus electric-car charging and 14,000 square feet of conference space. It is a good middle-ground downtown hotel, more compact than the mega-towers and in a livelier location. From the front door, the Moody Theater, Lady Bird Lake and Rainey Street are each about eight minutes on foot, the Texas State Capitol twelve, and Downtown Station four. The airport is about a nineteen-minute drive. Dogs are allowed, up to two, for free, with restrictions to confirm with the property.
The location is the case for staying here. Sixth Street's historic bars, the Driskill, the Paramount Theatre and Congress Avenue are all within a few blocks, and the neighborhood has plenty of restaurants. The trade-off is noise: Fifth and Sixth Streets are busy on weekend nights, so request a higher floor and a room away from the street if you want to sleep early.
Fees and policies to check: the hotel lists a destination fee per room per night, covered valet parking as a nightly charge with height restrictions, and an optional breakfast as an extra. Dogs are accepted free, but restrictions apply. The property notes a policy on alcohol that conflicts with the listed bar and restaurant, so verify directly with the hotel if on-site drinks matter to you. The rooftop terrace and pool are a pleasant spot for a warm evening after a day of sightseeing.
The Westin is a strong choice for first-time visitors, business travelers and couples who want a centrally located, comfortable base without the scale of the largest convention hotels. It is also convenient for walking tours that start downtown, including the live music crawl from the Driskill and the speakeasy tour, and for a morning at the Capitol and the Bullock Museum. If you prefer to stay near the lake and Rainey Street, look at the Fairmont or the JW Marriott instead.
Why stay here
- ✓366 rooms
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Azul restaurant
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Dog friendly (up to two)
Good questions
How close is the Westin to Sixth Street?+
The hotel lists a one-minute walk to Sixth Street, and about eight minutes to the Moody Theater, Lady Bird Lake and Rainey Street.
Are dogs allowed?+
Dogs only, up to two, free of charge. Restrictions apply, so confirm with the hotel.
Are there extra fees?+
The hotel lists a nightly destination fee per room and a nightly parking charge. Check your booking for current amounts.
