bcosinteno

monoflight

Thanks bcosinteno - how was the noise in the element? Any issues?

Zorak

In September I stayed at the Aloft which is co-located in the same building and didn't notice any noise issues (although I am usually a sound sleeper). Would echo the comments about the location.

GYK

Has anyone stayed at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol recently? There is a great rate $134/ night, but i'm reading very mixed reviews....not sure if they are outdate, but wanted to check here. Other hotels are much more expensive and this is personal travel. Thoughts? I'm a gold spg member.

monoflight

FYI - there is some level of co-management of Element, Aloft and Westin.
In the end, I stayed with a different chain after a really terrible experience with despicable attitude from management pre-stay trying to jack up the rate 600% for a simple change on a cancellable rate.

They literally told me to look around since they were the only game in town.

I did.
They weren't.
I thanked them for the suggestion and had a great stay elsewhere.

spgplat21

It's still an older, crappy Sheraton, but at that rate it's fine. Just go in with the appropriate expectations. Look at the recent pictures on tripadvisor and that's probably almost exactly what you can expect as far as hard product. The staff isn't particularly bad or anything, it's just an older property and its usually pretty expensive like all hotels in Austin so I think that's why it gets a lot of negative reviews.

They've recently updated some of the restaurants and public spaces, and it seems like there was a light renovation of the rooms, but they still aren't great or anywhere as nice as the Westin or W.

pvn

Match your status to Marriott and stay at the JW

theonewhoflutters

In and out of Austin fairly regularly. In fact, staying here now for work and it's outdated. What you see online is what you'll get. That said, I've stayed in worse places. If you're looking for someplace to crash when you've had enough of Austin it'll do. At that rate, I'd look at other SPG properties in town, but it's not too bad.

Public areas are nice, and a placard in the room promises a refresh during 2018 (timing unclear of course). If the rooms get as much of an overhaul as the public areas did in recent years it'll be worth a serious look. You'll have to walk a few blocks to get to anything, which can be positive or negative.

One major downside since you mention you're SPG Gold (as I am) - the lounge is for Platinum only it seems.

GYK

Thanks for the reply. Good to know about the lounge....I've never heard of that!

boeingguy1

I've stayed at the Sheraton Capitol several times due to a ridiculously favorable rate w/ my company. I would say that the rooms are on the tight side and the decor is standard sheraton - nothing is gross about them, but they are definitely mid-2000s. The hotel has a great lobby/bar area (recently re-done) and actually has a large outdoor pool that is rarely used, which is good in the hot texas sun. Lounge is functional, with a light breakfast spread. I typically use it for a 1/2 dozen bottles of water after a long night out downtown

Insider tip: Platinums park free.

If you want to be seen, go to the W. If you want to crack a few beers with friends at the pool (on the cheap), go to the Sheraton.

damon88

Out of my Element

Spending 2-5 nights in Austin over Memorial Day weekend and before. Looking for the best choice where we can get to entertainment and dining and nice walks without a car. We'll have a car for a couple of days to get out of the city for BBQ and other touring but not for these days, so parking fees don't matter.

bhrubin

pvn

There are a ton of marriott properties downtown that are all in walking distance to live music venues/bars/restaurants/etc. It's really more a matter of which property you're interested in, your budget, etc.

cmatthews11

Stayed at the W last week, but definitely didn't post the correct points after my stay (working through it with customer service). Otherwise, the room and hotel were quite comfortable and a convenient location for me.