In this casually cosmopolitan city where the unconventional is enthusiastically embraced evidenced by the city s unofficial slogan Keep Austin Weird Austin is a perfect fit for the W brand. Locals, guests and residents will find a new beat at W Austin through its innovative design concept, Remix, developed by Andersson-Wise Architects and emerging designer Heather Plimmer of Stratus Properties. W Austin provides an integrated contemporary lifestyle experience, featuring 251 guest rooms and suites and 159 W Residences; the new restaurant TraceSM, offering conscious cuisine sourced by the on-property Forager; the Living Room, enabling guests to mix and mingle where a new vibe sets the scene; SWEAT, the W brand s state-of-the-art fitness facility complete with a yoga room; AWAY Spa to detox and refuel in seven stylish treatment rooms; and WET, the rooftop lap pool surrounded by seven cozy cabanas. W Hotels Whatever/Whenever philosophy pampers guests with unparalleled service offering guests and residents whatever you want, whenever you want it (as long as it s legal!), and high style meets a low carbon footprint at W Austin, where a commitment to building standards will help secure LEED certification, the highest national standard for sustainable development.

Austin, the independent, progressive city with a vibrant music scene, is the perfect location for a W Hotel, said Eva Ziegler, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Meridien. W Austin is a great addition to the W brand s presence in the world s most iconic entertainment capitals, such as Hollywood, South Beach, Hong Kong, New York City and soon London and Paris.

At W Austin, we proudly share our passion points of music, design and fashion with the city of Austin, and we know this synchronicity combined with our unparalleled service will present a welcome, playful escape for residents and visitors alike, said General Manager, Drew McQuade.

W Austin and the Residences at W Austin is a unique, mixed-use development that pairs a luxurious brand with a commitment to local authenticity, said Beau Armstrong, CEO of Stratus Properties. We are all so very excited about opening the hotel. This has been an incredible team effort and I m very proud of what we have accomplished.