Opening 9th December 2010, the W Austin in Texas will set the stage for contemporary luxury and style on vibrant Second Street in a city sizzling with hot music and buzzing with high technology.  Boasting 251 guest rooms and suites all with high-energy interiors, vivid design, cutting-edge technology and modern Bliss® amenities, the W Austin is located right next door to the new home of the Austin City Limits annual music festival.

The W Austin will also feature a world-class restaurant, trendy Living Room bar, signature W Away® Spa and WET® outdoor pool as well as seven meeting rooms offering 10,500 square feet of event space.  The hotel’s unique Sensory® Set Up provides meetings with mood music and signature scents whilst Wish WorkshopsSM offer the opportunity to learn new skills, covering anything from learning to be a chef to yoga lessons. www.whotels.com/austin