Reviews

• SPIN

  Couldn�t spring for a hotel downtown? The Hilton lobby can be your new de facto crash pad. But shhh, the prime real estate goes quick. Rumor has it they won't even try to kick you out!
• Talisa Chang

  The site of the infamous SXSWi �backstroke� competition. Dens is confident in a win this year.
• naveen

  crash a party in one of the penthouse apartments. (entrance behind the lobby)
• Ben Malbon

  When considering purchasing coffee, allow up to 2 weeks to stand in line
• @iamkhayyam

  One dead hooker and you think it's the end of the world?! Wish I could stay here this year. Oh well... hotel lobby!!
• Austin360Hotspots Texas

  Great Breakfast Buffet at reasonable price at the Liberty Tavern.
• IFC

  Need a nice, quiet place to get away from it all? This is definitely it during SXSW!
• Adam Duritz

  Don't jump in the pool with your clothes on here. Pisses off the staff.
• Nate Westheimer

  Get free wifi in the Starbucks of the Hilton lobby.
• Glenda B ??

  Have a 48-hour romance with the primary singer-songwriter of a band. Inadvertently get his management mad at him, causing a dis-band and for him to make the decision to move to your hometown after SX.
• Jay Goldman

  We might be drunk.
• Heather Capri Buna

  Sneak into the mens room in the lobby. Dry hands with the amazing Dyson Airblade hand dryer! Realize afterwards that there is one in the womens room, too.
• Austin American-Statesman

  Austin�s convention hotel is among the finest that Hilton has to offer. It buzzes during the South by Southwest Festival and for dozens of other conventions and festivals year-round.
• Jeff Slobotski

  Wait until 2:30am and there's bound to be pizza showing up soon...
• Sarah Wulfeck

  Sometimes the wifi is bad. Especially during SXSW.
• Curt Simon Harlinghausen

  Waiting in the cue. Check out the restrooms in the upper level, Pascal ;-)
• Adam Duritz

  Nice hotel. Nice staff. Wifi was really slow but I imagine it's just the result of an entire hotel filled w/an unusually high concentration of people up/downloading high bandwidth tech & music files.
• kmeelyon nolastname

  Don't not walk throught the bar no matter how tired you are. You're sure to run into 5-20 friends on your last cruise through before bed.
• Grant Shellen

  Try the beds. They're great for sleeping.
• Joy Hays

  If you are here for SXSW, forget sandwiches. Head to the bar and grab some cold duck green tea soba for $10!
• Bill Liu

  The tip from last year "Sometimes the wifi is bad. Especially during SXSW" is still valid. Long live SXSW!
• Saul Colt

  Keep you're eyes peeled for @saulcolt in the @freshbooks jacket. Ask for a hug, kiss, dirty joke...or all three.
• Melissa Hess

  ask the concierge for COMP PASSES to Speakeasy
• Melonie Gallegos

  Have lunch at Moonshine Grill try the lemonade and shrimp corndogs. At night At night take a body shot at Coyote Ugly. Both 2block radius.
• Jessamyn W

  Hit the stairs when you get out of the upstairs panels and you'll be outside in 30 seconds flat, no waiting for slow escalators. Plus stairwells are empty and quiet.
• Tony S

  Take the airport flyer to downtown for $1 instead of renting a car and paying $30/day for parking. And walk a block north to convenience store to buy cheap beverages and beer. I just saved you $150+
• ScioniQCity

  Raise your City iQ: Free wifi at Starbucks, a great sushi restaurant downstairs, and swimming pool known to host secret late night swimming contests.
• Jeff Willinger

  Find @jwillie and talk social computing and SharePoint.
• TODAY Show

  Don't head to your SXSW panels on an empty stomach! Swing by the TODAY Munchie Mobile for some free breakfast. Details here: http://goo.gl/abUhI #TODAYSXSW
• DJ Latin Prince ? ?

  One of the best hotel to stay while visiting Austin!! Check on-line for deals in their rooms!
• Jenna Wortham ?

  Protip: keep an eye out for bowls of free gummi bears and roasted almonds! #snackattack!
• Suzanne Salas

  You have to pay to use cardio machines. Utterly ridiculous. It's Austin, not Vegas people.
• Bradley Scalio

  Use the wired internet connection in your room, it's free .. the WiFi is $15/day and device dependent .. the hotel restaurants are good, the American Grill is simple and usually empty, gym is ok/free
• Jonathan Dupree

  Tipping is not a city in china! @ least that's what the bellman told me. ;)
• AdventureGirl Stef

  Make sure u book the exec levels free breakfast and happy hour snacks too!
• Steve F.

  Don't believe the hype.
• Cassandra DeBakey

  Best bar to go to in Austin: Lucky Lounge 209A west 5th street
• Suzanne Salas

  Quesadillas from room service are awesome
• Kent Georgi

  Use the free wifi near the pool/spa and enjoy a great texas mojito
• Dacy Jackson

  run naked through the lobby
• Sarah Dopp

  Recharging.... in all senses of the word.
• Scott Case

  Ask Matt French how many drinks he spilled last night...
• Ryan

  Get a room already!
• Simon Doggett

  Walk a few blocks east and get coffee.
• Ryan Urias

  Glad to have SXSW back at the Hilton Austin! The sea bass at the Finn & Porter is awesome, it's my favorite. Also, if you need help go see the staff at the front desk, they are really nice. Cheers!
• @DowntownRob Marlbrough

  Get to know the folks running the driveway, they'll give you rides in the hotel's Suburban ;-)
• Rob Blatt

  record push my follow at 12:30
• ? Deon Parcon

  Looking for a best stay? Hilton is right for the deal
• Mac

  Try the taxi line!
• Nicole Torres-Cooke

  Great bar area and lots of open spaces in the lobby for an impromptu meeting.
• Scion Advisor

  You can�t get much closer to 6th Street or the convention center. Make a point to try the fresh, delicious sushi at Finn & Porter downstairs.
• ALEX SNOOKI

  THE FOOD IS AMAZING!!!
• Rick Chadwick

  Great pool and hot tub. The elevator dings on each floor. The voice at the Self Parking sounds like Natasha. Keel moose and squirrel then take your ticket.
• Daniel Latorre

  Need a chill place to work? Go to the 8th floor Tower Spa, grab a club chair and work away in peace.
• Britton Green

  Make sure to ask for a corner room or a north view room. Stay away from east view rooms.
• Jeff Rider

  1)Find Pool 2) Get Bloody Mary 3) Chill.
• manuel

  Get to the gym before 7AM if you like to work out in peace
• Frank Lizzadro

  Every time I stay here, I've noticed each room has a different tv. One thing is consistent however, room service ALWAYS fucks up my order.
• Doneisha Ford

  Good Cosmos in the Loft
• Will

  May want to try a lake view. My room view was towards the capitol and it's a depressing view of surface parking lots. Hotel staff is nice!
• Frank Lizzadro

  I had better wifi in 1987.
• Ryan

  Head up to the condos for some real peace and quiet during the SXSW mayhem.
• Kyle S.

  Very comfortable chairs to catch up on nibletz, the voice of startups everywhere else #sxsw coverage here http://nibletz.com/category/sxsw13/
• Shai Boyd

  There's a really great spa at this Hilton!!
• Frank Lizzadro

  Woke up feeling like I was kicked in the ribs and back. The bed was terrible.
• Renaud Edouard-Baraud

  Pour suivre le SxSW, rendez-vous sur http://www.frenchxsw.com : quand la communaut� francophone rencontre le South by South West
• Sarah Davis

  If you're name starts w a J come to the Alcatel-Lucent Trend Lounge so I can win a prize!
• jessica lauria

  Try the donuts
• Sarah Jayne Anderson

  Cassandra is an outstandingly friendly reception desk attendant.
• Tofu De la Moore

  Your Mama don't dance and Daddy don't rock n' roll!
• Dena Day

  See the sunset at the Oasis at Lake Travis.
• Ray Mousavi

  Don't go to the bar after 1am cuz its closed even though the hours of operation is 2 a.m. The excuse it wasn't busy enough. Lame
• Frank ? Valletutti

  Wall to wall geeks depending on the time of year you happen to stay here.
• Gregory Goodin

  Great location downtown with a nice staff. Starbucks and restaurant/bar in the lobby.
• Ian F

  do not take a town car to the airport. it's $45 per person apparently
• Derek Steen

  Do some frolicking in the lobby and/or on the 3rd floor (above the lobby). You'll make frolicking friends really quickly! :D
• Caden Burross

  Call for a pedicab...512-293-6463
• Jonathon Sellers

  Loved the Stash IPA on tap
• Laura Scott

  Great place to have a boring meeting
• Ryan

  This is not your average Hilton. This is a fantastic property that connects to the convention center, has sporting events (boxing) on-site, and has condo's on the top floors. Sit at the bar and have
• Sarah Schupp

  Awesome Tortilla Soup via room service.
• Brian E

  Take a break from talks and chill at the bar..
• Robert Mclaughlin

  Very very nice hotel. No water spots or anything bad at all. Very classy.
• Michael Jones

  Not to mention, everyone else is moving along with no issue... #hilton #hiltonAustin still no room!!!
• Michael Jones

  Dear Hilton Austin, got here at 130, still no room at 310. I booked using honors points. Why must I go through this?
• manuel

  03 numbered rooms have great city views
• @palmerlaw

  8th floor - Great gym facilities with Precor brand equipment! Pool (with bar and hot tub) is nice but typically small as downtown hotel pools often are.
• Christian B.

  If the concierge isn't around, ask the staff at the bell stand about nearby places.
• Scott Harbison

  Awesome hotel. Very close to 6th street.
• Dana Keck

  Don't ever stay here if the pool isn't open! They suggested us to go to the springs (FYI they said pool and were not from here) it was awful and we didn't bring towels!!! Customer service poor
• Chris Gilbert

  DO NOT VALET!!! It would be difficult for the valet to be any slower!
• abel

  That place was HUGE! I can see how it can get crazy during SXSW
• Sarah A.

  Plentiful parking on the street during the weekend. Free overnight and you can add meter time for the next day!
• Carlos Correia

  hotel muito famoso, n�o � a toa que � dos melhores de Austin
• Michael Sos

  Great place to watch keynote on big screens...rather than fight traffic in main hall.
• Anne Mai Bertelsen

  Fab dirty martini with #titos thanks to Tammy!
• Stephan Alber

  Don't wait 20min to get a coffee in the lobby, just take the escalates - no line $3 Starbucks coffee
• Rockwell Hunter

  Worst parking deck ever.
• Crystal

  The staff here ROCK!!!!
• Ashley Jansen

  Great room service. They actual have really good food.
• Sharelle Lowery

  The Whoopie Pies for $3 bucks are a total RIP OFF!
• Sharelle Lowery

  The Zin is Delish!
• Sarah Marks

  The valet guys are so sweet. I always enjoy working with them.
• Ian-tot Contreras

  Try the pork shank in liberty tavern! :D
• Aldwin Calima

  their breakfast on concierge level is subpar. nothing hot.
• CallingAllTypes

  Central Texas Art of Giving Gala Date: Saturday, September 22, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Address: 500 East 4th Street 6th Floor Austin, TX 78701
• Rebecca Arnold

  Pool- get early for the best seats!
• Amanda Y

  Convenient location and accommodating & friendly staff.
• Paul Klein

  Watching paint dry, grass grow, and waiting for these elevators all require the same level of patience.
• @TheMayorPete

  3am. hilton lobby during sxsw. you are welcome. @themayorpete
• @cfnoble

  #coffee Standing in the Crazyass coffee line in the Hilton Lobby? There's a Jo's across the street in the conv ctr. No line, better coffee. What part is unclear?
• freecreditscore.com

  Cheese plates welcome!
• Brian T.

  Drink for sure... Drunk *
• Sander Hofstede

  Play footballmeister.com during your stay
• Chris Hinton

  Bring your own chair because this place is full.
• Thor Prichard

  Looking for just coffee/tea? Head upstairs to avoid the line in the lobby while at SXSW.
• Mr. S h a h A l i a s

  my 250 badges ! ((:
• Paul Chang

  How to unlock Too Cool for School badge? I try several place with event cant unlock?
• Room 77

  Keep it cool with a dip in the rooftop pool. (Psst: it has sweet skyline view and a tiki bar!)
• Fred Lybrand

  Being your patience; the elevators and parking are good for only 1/3 occupancy.
• Paris W.

  Domingo in security = great customer service!
• Charlie Riley

  Check out the Health Club on the 8th floor. One of the best hotel workout areas and the pool is great
• Schalitda Strong

  Unfortunately, to get a package delivered to yourself at this hotel will cost you minimum $5.00...
• iflycoach

  UPS/FedEx shipping onsite.
• Chris 'Spike' Smith

  SXSW peeps: enough! People DO come to Austin other times of the year!
• Charles Xavier

  The XX01 and 02 rooms are on the corner and have the best view of ATX. Reserve them if you can.
• Tim Capps

  Worst stay I have ever had. Parking costs were understated, security had to called three times to shut down a party at 3 am... and the room was got. Will not go back!
• William Grady

  The free WiFi in the lobby is terrible. It is not you or your device. Weak signal.
• Scott

  13.99 for internet in the rooms. But free wifi in the coffee shop in the lobby! Great location to stay if you want music venues bars and comedy nearby
• C21

  Room Service Badge get =SXSW2011=
• megan

  very nice gym, but it's $5/day! also internet in the rooms doesn't work during sxsw!!
• Willy Manopo

  Welcome, TEXAS ;)
• ALL In Learning

  Going to TCEA 2011? Stop by the ALL In Learning booth and ask about "Tap It, Click It, Scan It". You might even win an iPod Touch or iPad!
• Kat Hargrove

  Badass valet boys!!!! Helped me so much.
• Ryan

  Meet somebody in the lobby bar who lives in the condos. Hope they have a penthouse. Get invited back to a rooftop hot tub on the Hilton.
• Ryan Tinker

  Moonshine for great food.
• grimsel

  hmm, just another link to just another spot in the LBS wars but i know you love to see live! uploaded qik video's ,photo's , grouping, tripping and commenting going on. So, ... check it out/in:
• WayneNH

  No power avail in salon H.
• Henry Halff

  Don't leave your wallet in your room here. The staff have light fingers.
• Danielle Ricks

  Banana Nut French Toast is GREAT but be careful ordering a cup of coffee. They sent up a whole pot. What's up with that?
• Dee Gardner

  @dmgsouth on Twitter
• Joel Krauska

  Nerd out at NANOG 48
• Sarah Schupp

  Big trucks (over 6'1) will not fit in Hikton garage ($18/day).
• Jesus Zamorano

  had a yummy fruit salad at the coffee bar downstairs..
• John Baikie

  Salon B - Version Control
• marc brown

  went to bed. see you tomorrow.
• Brian ONeill

  About to head out to see Anton's talk
• Jay Goldman

  Hanging in the room with @spangley and @ryanmcminn, getting a little work done.