Skyline social outpost
Cocktails flow across the soaring lobby around Fulton's central tree, before guests migrate upward to the lively seventh-floor pool deck.
“As Austin has grown, so has the city’s hotel needs—as evidenced by this super-sized Fairmont, opened in 2018.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Fairmont Gold floor check-in, dedicated concierges, Le Labo amenities, and an exclusive thirty-fifth-floor lounge with honor bar.
Notable
Skyline solariums feature saline soaking pools, eucalyptus steam grottos, and dry heat saunas alongside a heated outdoor terrace pool.
Notable
Nightly live music beneath an illuminated lobby oak tree at Fulton, plus rooftop DJ sets at Rules and Regs.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The entryway dazzles with a kaleidoscope of greens and blues that play on Austin’s love of nature, bringing the outside in.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set beside Waller Creek and Palm Park, the tower sits steps from the Lady Bird Lake trails and Rainey Street bungalow bars.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass frames panoramas of Lady Bird Lake, complemented by Le Labo bath products and cerused oak vanities.
Pool, spa and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated pool and private cabanas line the seventh-floor terrace, and the spa provides custom bodywork.
The solariums
Saline soaking whirlpools overlook the downtown skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows, alongside eucalyptus steam grottos and dry saunas.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Garrison
Texas post oak fuels the open flame in the kitchen, turning out Gulf seafood and prime steaks.
A comfortable, spacious Austin stay with enough amenities to make you want to stay on property, despite the super central location.
At the table
Fulton hosts nightly live music in the lobby, and Room 725 offers vintage Champagne and caviar tastings.
How it began
Opened in 2018, this 37-story glass tower connects directly to the convention center via the elevated Red River Canopy Walk.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.