3/5 Frank A. 4 months ago on Google
As
someone
who
typically
stays
in
five-star
accommodations,
my
expectations
were
adjusted
prior
to
my
arrival
at
the
Hilton
in
Austin.
The
hotel
presents
well
from
the
outside,
boasting
a
visually
appealing
lobby
that
houses
a
restaurant,
bar,
seating
areas,
and
a
conveniently
located
Starbucks.
However,
the
experience
upon
arrival
fell
short
of
my
expectations.
The
absence
of
doormen
or
bellmen
meant
we
had
to
manage
our
luggage
independently,
leading
us
to
a
lengthy
queue
at
reception.
The
wait
for
check-in
stretched
between
30
to
40
minutes,
during
which
my
status
as
a
Diamond
member
was
neither
acknowledged
nor
were
any
associated
amenities
offered.
The
room
itself
was
clean
but
lacked
the
spaciousness
I
am
accustomed
to.
The
bathroom
was
notably
small,
equipped
with
a
shower
curtain,
which
felt
misaligned
with
the
otherwise
modern
aesthetics
of
the
lobby.
A
significant
discrepancy
in
quality
between
the
public
areas
and
the
guest
rooms
was
evident,
highlighted
by
the
outdated
nature
of
the
room
and
a
noticeable
tear
in
our
bed
sheets.
Rooms
are
noisy,
you
can
hear
the
people
in
the
other
rooms
and
in
the
hallway.
You
can
even
hear
their
alarms!
A
surprising
oversight
was
the
absence
of
bottled
water
in
the
room,
a
standard
amenity
in
most
hotels.
This
inconvenience
was
compounded
by
the
fact
that
water
was
neither
provided
for
the
coffee
maker
nor
available
for
purchase.
Furthermore,
the
mini
bar/fridge
was
empty,
deviating
from
what
one
might
expect
in
a
hotel
of
this
caliber.
The
policy
that
rooms
are
cleaned
only
upon
request
was
another
unexpected
aspect
of
our
stay.
While
it's
commendable
that
the
housekeeping
service
was
prompt
once
requested,
the
necessity
to
ask
for
basic
replenishments
like
coffee
supplies
seemed
unusual.
On
a
positive
note,
the
hotel's
location
is
excellent,
offering
convenient
access
to
local
attractions.
This,
coupled
with
the
hotel's
appealing
lobby
area,
partially
offsets
the
shortcomings
experienced
during
our
stay.
In
summary,
while
the
Hilton
Austin
has
certain
merits,
including
its
prime
location
and
attractive
communal
areas,
the
overall
experience
was
underwhelming,
especially
for
a
traveler
used
to
higher-end
accommodations.
The
lack
of
attention
to
detail
in
guest
services
and
room
amenities
significantly
impacted
the
quality
of
our
stay,
aligning
more
with
a
three-star
experience.