The Westin Austin Downtown

Hotel · Austin Downtown

The Westin Austin Downtown is a modern hotel with a rooftop pool between 6th Street and 4th Street. Travel Gay puts two of the city’s most popular gay bars a seven-minute walk away.

• Upscale
• Rooftop pool
• near 4th Street
• LGBTQ+ weddings

Address

310 East 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701

Location

Downtown, approx. 7-minute walk to Oilcan Harry’s and Rain; 6th Street is right outside

Price range

Upscale, from approx. US$250 per night

Rooms

modern rooms with city views and art inspired by Austin’s music scene

Crowd

mixed, LGBTQ+-friendly

What makes the hotel special

Travel Gay highlights that “two of Austin’s most popular gay bars”, Oilcan Harry’s and Rain, are about a seven-minute walk away. Out x Out describes the Westin as “LGBTQ+ welcoming” and mentions that the hotel hosts LGBTQ+ weddings and events.

Rooms and amenities

There is a rooftop lounge with a fire pit, a pool with skyline views, a gym and a restaurant serving Southern cuisine; pets are allowed. Because of its location on 6th Street it can get noisy at night.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (Austin hotel guide), Out x Out (gay-friendly hotels in Austin). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.