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Fairmont Austin
Austin, Texas, United States · Fairmont · Core Luxury
Fairmont Austin opened in 2018 as one of the brand's largest hotels anywhere in the world, with 1,048 rooms rising 37 stories in the heart of downtown, directly adjacent to the Austin Convention Center. Its 37,000-square-foot spa ranks among the largest in Texas, and the hotel anchors the emerging Palm District, a downtown quarter being reshaped into a pedestrian-friendly cultural corridor.
- 1,048 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Downtown
About Fairmont Austin
- The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, roost of some 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats, is an 11-minute walk south.
- The rooftop pool deck was billed at opening as the largest in Austin, with the Capitol dome one way and Lady Bird Lake the other.
- AAA Four Diamond, Forbes Four-Star, and a MICHELIN Key all sit on the 1,048-room tower at 101 Red River Street.
History
Fairmont Austin opened in March 2018 as the anchor property of the Austin Convention Center expansion, rising as a 37-story tower in the heart of downtown at the eastern edge of the Sixth Street entertainment corridor. Designed as one of the brand's largest hotels anywhere in the world, the property contains 1,048 rooms — a scale that reflects Austin's transformation over the preceding decade from a mid-size university and state capital city into one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. The convention center district location was deliberate: the hotel was conceived to serve major corporate gatherings, state government events, and the music and technology festivals that have made Austin a recurring destination for the global creative industry.
The building was purpose-built on a site that had formed part of the commercial core of downtown Austin, steps from the Colorado River and within sight of the Texas State Capitol dome to the north and Lady Bird Lake to the south. The rooftop pool deck — claimed at opening to be the largest in Austin — captures views across both landmarks. The hotel's 37,000-square-foot spa is among the largest in any Texas property. Multiple dining concepts across the ground and amenity floors celebrate the ingredients and culinary traditions of the Texas Hill Country. The Fairmont arrived in a city that already had a strong luxury hotel market and immediately established itself as the flagship accommodation for the conventions and large-scale events that had outgrown every existing venue in town.
The setting
Fairmont Austin stands at 101 Red River Street in the heart of downtown, directly adjacent to the Austin Convention Center and the nascent Palm District, which is currently being reshaped into a pedestrian-friendly cultural quarter. The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge — famous worldwide for its colony of 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats — is an 11-minute walk south, while the Texas State Capitol is 15 minutes by transit and Lady Bird Lake 21 minutes. Palm Park and Waller Creek border the property, adding rare greenery to a Central Business District that places the hotel within a tight cluster of flagship luxury properties and a short walk from East 6th Street's dining and live-music scene.
Restaurants and bars
- Fulton — Restaurant
Experiences
- Fairmont Spa Austin — Day spa with nine treatment rooms, including two couples suites and two solariums with skyline views, a saline soaking pool, eucalyptus steam grotto and dry heat sauna.
- Rooftop Pool Oasis — Austin's largest rooftop pool with spacious cabanas and a rooftop bar serving refreshing cocktails and bites.
- Vibrant Austin Dining — Distinct restaurants and bars offering farm-to-table ingredients, ranch-raised beef and craft cocktails.
- The Confluence at Waterloo Greenway — Scenic trails, public art and lush green space directly accessible from the hotel, just steps away.
- Happenings at Fairmont Austin — Exclusive events including holiday activations, pool parties, live music, comedy shows and 'Tis the Season festivities.
- Fitness centre — 2,800 sq ft fitness centre on the 6th floor, open 24 hours, overlooking Palm Park.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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