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Fairmont Austin

101 Red River St, Austin, Texas, 78701

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Check-in
Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Spa and Recreation

    Indulge in lavish body treatments at the spa and unwind in the outdoor pool, spa tub, or sauna.

  • Exceptional Dining and Entertainment Options

    Savor American cuisine at Garrison or grab a snack at the coffee shop. Enjoy a drink at the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.

  • Convenient Business and Event Facilities

    Benefit from a business center, express check-out, and extensive event space with a conference center and 30 meeting rooms.

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HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Great amenities

  • Good food

At the hotel

Popular amenities

72 listed
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • ATM/banking
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Pools & wellness

  • Full-service spa
  • Heated pool
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Dining & drinks

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Couples/private dining
  • Food and water bowls
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vegetarian breakfast available

Fitness & outdoors

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Recycling
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Change of towels (on request)

Safety & cleanliness

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property

Getting around & access

  • Covered parking
  • Elevator
  • Secured parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance

Services & essentials

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Conference space
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Humane animal treatment
  • LED light bulbs
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups only
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wedding services

Review in focus

336 reviews
10/ 10
Very clean. Smells amazing. Family friendly.
Melissa · 2025-10-12

The guest experience

9.2out of 10
336 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Great amenities
  • Good food

Worth knowing — Unpleasant odors · Construction noise

How guests scored the stay

  • Food and Beverage9.6

    The hotel restaurant received excellent reviews for its offerings.

  • Amenities9.6

    The hotel features attractive amenities including a pool and spa, although construction was noted.

  • Service9.6

    Most reviews mentioned friendly and professional staff, despite some isolated incidents.

  • Overall Experience9.6

    General positive sentiments with minor drawbacks noted.

  • Room Quality9.6

    Rooms were generally reported to be great and well maintained.

  • Value for Money9.0

    Value was positively highlighted, but parking fees remained a concern.

  • Location8.6

    While the area has some construction and homeless presence, it is still considered central and convenient.

  • Cleanliness8.1

    There were reports of unpleasant odors, and some areas were noted to be unsatisfactory.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

70% of 20 recent stays rated 8+

9.2336 reviews
  • I’d stay again and again and again

    10/10

    Melissa · 2025-10-12

    “Very clean. Smells amazing. Family friendly. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Estee · 2025-10-12

    “We had the most fantastic time at this hotel. Everyone was so personable and helpful. It was our anniversary and they made it very special.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Adam · family · 2025-10-12

    “Great pool and room service!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Zuleidys · 2025-10-09

    “The hotel was really nice. We got a corner room with a nice view. It was very clean and comfortable. Good restaurants and vibe. ”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Craig · friends · 2025-10-08

    “ Nice stay overall, lacking hot water and pressure in shower”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Kyle · 2025-10-07

    “The stay was very pleasant and I enjoyed most of the amenities. The only complaint I have was the discomfort of the king bed. I travel often and I haven’t had such a rough time trying to sleep due to the discomfort of the mattress. Overall, the hotel was excellent but I wish I could say the same for the bed & my sleep. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Jason · friends · 2025-10-07

    “The room was spacious and clean and the pool area was absolutely gorgeous and worth booking this beautiful hotel on its own let alone the friendly staff and tasty beverages. Great location with a quick walk to Rainey and maybe 10-15 min walk to 6th street. I would stay again in a heartbeat”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Ryan · 2025-10-06

    “Staff is incredibly friendly and warm. The pool area is fantastic. ”

  • Guest review

    2/10

    Rotem · family · 2025-10-06

    “No water pressure and no hot water in the shower ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Kim · friends · 2025-10-02

    “Staff very accommodating ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Kelley B · 2025-10-01

    “We did not shop or visit the spa.”

  • Guest review

    2/10

    Lorenzo · 2025-09-29

    “Got the gold package just to have the restaurants and gold room out of service. We were told there was a gas leak around the area. When they did open the gold room it was limited to snacks. We went up for breakfast in the morning, a guest service employees was rude my wife when she asked for cream cheese for her bagel. Mind you the cream cheese spread was due for a refill as the tray was empty. I loved this hotel. We went four years in a row, this was our fifth. We might have to find another hotel four our anniversary. ”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Nicole · 2025-09-26

    “Smelled like sewer through your r hotel ”

  • Great experience

    10/10

    Richard · 2025-09-26

    “It was beautiful! Will return!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Kaia · friends · 2025-09-24

    “The hotel itself was very nice. The rooms and pool were outstanding.”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Pam · 2025-09-23

    “Construction around the property was problematic”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Maureen · 2025-09-23

    “The gentleman that checked us in for our stay was professional, respectful and friendly. ”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Avy · 2025-09-22

    “the lobby was almost unbearable with a nasty stench of vomit the entire 3 days of our stay. we asked staff and all they said was it was ‘unfortunate’. the surrounding area has a lot of homeless people and felt somewhat unsafe. would prefer to stay at another property. we always stay at the proper or the line hotel but decided to give this a try and it was a disappointment. ”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Ryan · 2025-09-21

    “Construction was horrible noise all weekend. Hotel was perfect but if your coming to relax stay on congress blvd area ”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    craig · family · 2025-09-21

    “The hotel is beautiful. Pool amazing but crowded. Lots of construction in the area. ”

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