Hotel Availability

SXSW EDU Housing

We partner with the best hotels closest to official SXSW EDU venues, to offer our registrants the lowest rates possible. Our hotel inventory and rates can only be accessed after registration, via our booking portal. All SXSW EDU hotels are within a few short miles of Austin’s core downtown area, where the festival takes place, with the vast majority within walking distance.

How to Use the Hotel Availability Tool

  • Enter your Check In/Check Out dates. The page will refresh with only the hotels available for your dates. If your preferred hotel doesn’t populate, it is likely sold out during your dates.
  • Under each hotel photo, select See Details & Rates by Night to view the available room types (King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, etc.) This is also where you can find the hotel’s amenities, dining options, and reservation policies.
  • When you’re ready to book, your personalized booking link can be found near the bottom of your Registration confirmation email. For detailed booking instructions, visit our How to Book FAQ.

Questions? Visit our Housing FAQ page! If your question is not listed, email housing@sxswedu.com. Don’t forget to sign up for our email updates about important dates, programming announcements, and more.

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Fairmont Austin 5.0 s

Fairmont Austin
101 Red River St, Austin
Distance from SXSW EDU City Center (Brush Square Park): 0.05 Miles

$295.00 - $620.00 USD
A towering icon within a vibrant Central Business District, Fairmont Austin is uniquely located in downtown Austin amid the greenery of Palm Park and Waller Creek. Revel in world class luxury and soak up summer at Austin's largest rooftop pool. Take a dip and lounge poolside while enjoying a menu of summer-inspired cocktails and elevated Latin fare.
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Fairmont Austin Details:

General Info

A towering icon within a vibrant Central Business District, Fairmont Austin is uniquely located in downtown Austin amid the greenery of Palm Park and Waller Creek. Revel in world class luxury and soak up summer at Austin's largest rooftop pool. Take a dip and lounge poolside while enjoying a menu of summer-inspired cocktails and elevated Latin fare.

Hotel Room Types


Amenities


Other Services

Self Parking $50 + tax (subject to change)
Valet Parking $62 + tax (subject to change)

Amenities on Request
Cribs
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bed Board
Rollaway bed (suites and King guest rooms only)

SPA - Discover a downtown Austin hotel spa where you'll feel awakened, balanced and rested within a warm, welcoming environment.  Fairmont Spa delivers world-class luxury spa experiences with the warm embrace of a stunning Texas sunset. At Fairmont Spa, well-being is found in balanced living. Access with appointment only.  

Pool -The 7th floor terrace features an elegant, seasonally heated saline pool with zero entry for chaise lounging in the water, exclusive cabanas and 1 grand cabana. Please note pool access is for hotel guests only and pool closes at 10pm. 

Restaurants

Garrison
Garrison is dedicated to perfecting the evolving blend of ingredients, technique and stories that create extraordinary cuisine. The open kitchen concept features Texas Post Oak flame-grilled entrees and draws inspiration from local, seasonal provisions.

Good Things
Coffee and tea – hot or cold brew, we’ve got you. Delicious snacks, food to go, and beverages to suit everyone, look no further for the best quality dining on the go.

Rules & Regs
Break the rules and bend the regulations at Rules & Regs, the best place in Austin to create your own escapade and enjoy libations day or night. Located on the 7th floor and overlooking Austin’s cityscape, R&R is driven by the timeless craft of the tapster and exists so that you can forget the plans, kick the schedule to the curb and commit to your rule breaking with style.

Local Area

Fairmont Austin is located in the heart of the central business district, connected to the Austin Convention Center, and within walking distance of the State Capitol, restaurants, galleries and shops. Experience the stunning outdoors or explore the countless music venues that string together the Live Music Capital of the World.

Reservation Agreement

SXSW will charge a $100 processing fee for reservation changes (including cancellations) that shorten the length of stay when changed within 28 days of arrival.

A $5/per night non-refundable housing service fee will be charged at the time of booking.
 
Hotel Reservation Policy:
  • Valid credit card required to guarantee reservation. (If the credit card on file will expire prior to the check-in date, guest is responsible for updating payment information.)
    • If the credit card on file does not belong to the guest occupying the room, a method of pre-payment needs to be arranged directly with the hotel within 7 days prior to arrival.
  • An early departure fee of $225 will be charged by the hotel if the reservation is reduced in length of stay after check-in.
 
Hotel Deposit & Cancellation Policies:
  • The hotel will charge a deposit equal to first night’s room and tax in late February for room reservations. If the credit card used to guarantee the room is different from the card to be used for the deposit, please provide the new number to SXSW Housing prior to February 7, otherwise we cannot guarantee the hotel will charge the new card number. (Please arrange a method of pre-payment with the hotel within 7 days of arrival.)
  • Guests who no-show or cancel within 7 days of their scheduled arrival will forfeit their deposit. If a deposit has not been processed, the hotel will charge a penalty equal to the first night’s room and tax to the guest’s credit card.