Review: Renaissance Austin Arboretum
The Austin Renaissance is one of my favorite hotels. The rooms and service are excellent, as would be expected at a full service Marriott, and the breakfast buffet is amazing.
The rooms differ from the Marriott standard in that they have a certain TX flavour. I can’t think of any other hotel that has a cow hide (with hair) ottomon and pictures of suprs.
The downside is the frequent overpricing, though I have frequently found discount (corporate and weekend rates) that bring the price below that of the local Courtyards.
The buffet is a little more than Marriott standard price, though the selection is also greater. Be sure to get to breakfast on the early side as the staff trys to clear the place by about 8:30am. The lobby coffee shop is good though the selection is odd, no standard bottled water but several types of designer water in glass bottles.