Marriott International operates hotels across Austin under 12 brands, covering downtown, the Domain, the airport corridor, and the northern tech campuses. The JW Marriott Austin holds LEED Silver certification, and the AC Hotel Austin Hill Country carries a perfect guest rating of 10, so there are meaningful differences between properties worth knowing before you book.
Marriott brands in Austin and what each one means
Marriott's Austin footprint spans luxury, full-service, select-service, and extended-stay tiers. Here is what each brand delivers in practice:
- JW Marriott is Marriott's luxury tier. The Austin property at 110 E 2nd St has a rooftop heated pool, a spa, and LEED Silver certification.
- W Hotels is a lifestyle-luxury brand. The W Austin at 200 Lavaca Street is part of Block 21, a mixed-use development that holds LEED Silver for the whole block.
- Westin focuses on wellness programming. Austin has two: one downtown at 310 East 5th Street with a rooftop pool 20 floors up, and one at The Domain at 11301 Domain Drive.
- Autograph Collection groups independent-minded hotels under the Marriott umbrella. The Otis Hotel Austin at 1901 San Antonio Street is the Austin entry, with a rooftop pool in the UT Campus District.
- AC Hotels by Marriott is a European-influenced select-service brand. Austin has two: the Hill Country property at 7415 SW Pkwy and the University location at 1901 San Antonio Street.
- Marriott Hotels and Resorts is the flagship full-service brand. The Austin Marriott Downtown at 304 E Cesar Chavez St has a rooftop pool and a tiki bar seven floors up.
- Courtyard by Marriott is the workhorse select-service brand, with five Austin locations spread from downtown to the northern tech corridor.
- Aloft is a design-forward select-service brand with four Austin locations: downtown, The Domain, northwest and near the airport.
- SpringHill Suites and TownePlace Suites are extended-stay brands with suite-style rooms. SpringHill has three Austin locations; TownePlace has two.
- Fairfield Inn is Marriott's value select-service brand, with two Austin locations in the north and northwest.
Marriott hotels in Austin by neighborhood
Downtown Austin holds the highest concentration of Marriott full-service properties. The JW Marriott at 110 E 2nd St, the Austin Marriott Downtown at 304 E Cesar Chavez St, the Westin Austin Downtown at 310 East 5th Street, and the Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center at 300 East 4th Street all are within a few blocks of Congress Avenue.
Note that the Austin Convention Center closed in April 2025 for demolition and will not reopen until 2029, so "Convention Center" in a hotel name reflects location, not proximity to an active venue.
The Domain in northwest Austin is a walkable retail and office district served by CapMetro Rapid 803. The Westin Austin at The Domain, the Aloft Austin at The Domain, and the Fairfield Inn and Suites Austin Northwest/The Domain Area all cluster around Domain Drive and North Mopac.
The Parmer/Tech Ridge corridor along North IH-35 and US-183 is car-oriented with limited frequent transit nearby. The SpringHill Suites Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge, Fairfield Inn Austin Parmer Tech Ridge, Courtyard Austin Parmer Tech Ridge, and TownePlace Suites Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge serve the semiconductor and tech campuses in this area.
The University of Texas area has the Otis Hotel and the AC Hotel Austin-University, both at 1901 San Antonio Street. The Aloft Austin Downtown at 109 E 7th St is a block from Congress Avenue, a short walk from Sixth Street and Red River.
All Marriott hotels in Austin: brand, location, and rating
| Hotel | Brand | Address | Stars | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Marriott Downtown | Marriott Hotels & Resorts | 304 E Cesar Chavez St | 4 | 10.0 |
| Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown | Aloft | 109 E 7th St | 3 | 9.0 |
| Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels | Design Hotels | 600 West 2nd Street | 5 | 9.4 |
| JW Marriott Austin | JW Marriott | 110 E 2nd St | 4 | 9.0 |
| The Westin Austin Downtown | Westin | 310 East 5th Street | 4 | 9.0 |
| The Westin Austin at The Domain | Westin | 11301 Domain Drive | 4 | 9.0 |
| Aloft by Marriott Austin Northwest | Aloft | 14020 US Highway 183 | 3 | 8.6 |
| The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection | Autograph Collection | 1901 San Antonio Street | 4 | 9.2 |
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge | SpringHill Suites | 12520 N Interstate Highway 35 | 3 | 8.3 |
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin North | SpringHill Suites | 13309 North US Highway 183 | 3 | 9.4 |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin Parmer Tech Ridge | Fairfield Inn | 12536 North IH35 | 3 | 8.6 |
| W Austin | W Hotels | 200 Lavaca Street | 4 | 8.8 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Austin Parmer Tech Ridge | Courtyard by Marriott | 12330 N Interstate 35 | 3 | 8.5 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center | Courtyard by Marriott | 300 East 4th Street | 3 | 8.6 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott Austin Hill Country | AC Hotels by Marriott | 7415 SW PKWY BLDG 8 SUITE 100 | 3 | 10.0 |
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge | TownePlace Suites | 12427 Tech Ridge Boulevard | 3 | 8.5 |
| Courtyard Austin-University Area | Courtyard by Marriott | 5660 N IH 35 | 3 | 7.9 |
| Courtyard Austin by Marriott Northwest/Lakeline | Courtyard by Marriott | 12833 Ranch Road 620 North | 3 | 8.8 |
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott Austin Round Rock | TownePlace Suites | 541 Parker Drive | 3 | 9.4 |
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin South | SpringHill Suites | 4501 S Interstate Highway 35 | 3 | 8.4 |
| Aloft by Marriott Austin at The Domain | Aloft | 11601 Domain Drive | 3 | 8.6 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott Austin-University | AC Hotels by Marriott | 1901 San Antonio Street | 4 | 8.5 |
| Aloft by Marriott Austin Airport | Aloft | 8000 East Ben White Boulevard | 3 | 8.6 |
| Courtyard Austin South | Courtyard by Marriott | 4533 S Interstate Highway 35 | 3 | 8.6 |
| Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Austin Northwest/The Domain Area | Fairfield Inn | 11201 N Mopac Expy | 3 | 8.1 |
Getting around Austin from Marriott hotels
- Downtown Marriott properties are within walking distance of CapMetro bus routes and the MetroRapid 801 and 803, which run on Guadalupe and Lavaca streets every 10-15 minutes during peak hours at a $1.25 ($1.50 from January 10, 2027) fare ($1.50 from January 10, 2027).
- The Westin Austin at The Domain and the Aloft and Fairfield at The Domain are served by MetroRapid 803 (Burnet/South Lamar), which connects The Domain to downtown and UT. The Domain stop is the northern terminus.
- The Aloft Austin Airport at 8000 East Ben White Boulevard is near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Route 20 Riverside connects the airport to downtown every 15-30 minutes for $1.25 a ride ($1.50 from January 10, 2027). The bus stop at the airport is on the lower level outside baggage claim at the neon guitar stop.
- Properties in the Parmer/Tech Ridge corridor along North IH-35 are in a car-oriented area. The nearest frequent transit is limited; plan on driving or using rideshare for most trips from those locations.
- Fare capping on CapMetro means two local bus rides in a service day (4am-3:59am) caps your cost at $2.50 ($3 from January 10, 2027) for that day. Tap to Pay with a contactless card works on buses but not on MetroRail.
The hotels
Frequently asked questions
How many Marriott-brand hotels are in Austin?+
Marriott's Austin portfolio spans brands from JW Marriott and W Hotels at the luxury end to Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites at the value and extended-stay end.
Which Marriott hotel in Austin has LEED certification?+
Three properties in the Marriott portfolio hold verified LEED certifications. The Austin Proper Hotel at 600 West 2nd Street holds LEED Gold (NC v2009, 2021, 60 pts). The JW Marriott Austin at 110 E 2nd St holds LEED Silver (NC v2009, 2016, 51 pts). The Aloft Austin Downtown at 109 E 7th St shares a LEED Certified rating with the Element in the same building (NC v2009, 2018, 40 pts). No Austin Marriott property holds LEED Platinum.
Which Marriott hotels in Austin allow pets?+
Several Marriott properties in Austin accept pets. The Westin Austin Downtown accepts dogs up to 70 lb with no additional fee. The Austin Proper Hotel accepts up to two dogs up to 45 lb each for a $100 non-refundable fee. The AC Hotel Austin Hill Country accepts dogs and cats, up to two pets, at $50 per pet per day. The JW Marriott Austin and the Austin Marriott Downtown do not allow pets. Check each property's current policy before booking, as terms can change.
Can I get from downtown Marriott hotels to the airport by bus?+
Yes. Route 20 Riverside runs between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and downtown Austin every 15-30 minutes, seven days a week, for $1.25 a ride ($1.50 from January 10, 2027). The bus stop at the airport is on the lower level outside baggage claim at the neon guitar stop. Downtown Marriott hotels on or near Congress Avenue are within a few blocks of Route 20 stops.
Is the Austin Convention Center open for events near the Courtyard Austin Downtown?+
No. The Austin Convention Center at 500 E Cesar Chavez St closed in April 2025 for demolition and redevelopment. No events will be held there until the targeted reopening in spring 2029. The Palmer Events Center at 900 Barton Springs Road remains open and remains open.
Which Marriott hotel in Austin has the highest guest rating?+
Two properties share the top guest rating of 10.0: the Austin Marriott Downtown at 304 E Cesar Chavez St and the AC Hotel by Marriott Austin Hill Country at 7415 SW Pkwy. The AC Hotel Hill Country also has a rooftop bar (Violet Sky) and complimentary self-parking, which is unusual for a select-service property.

