Are you a seasoned traveler in search of Austin’s finest accommodations during SXSW? Maybe you need an on-site spa to unwind or a fine dining restaurant to entertain clients. If you’re seeking high-caliber options downtown, consider these luxury hotel options: The Four Seasons, The Driskill hotel, The InterContinental Stephen F. Austin and --brand-new-for-2011-- W Austin.

You could enjoy top-notch cuisine just an elevator ride away at The Four Seasons’ acclaimed TRIO restaurant overlooking Lady Bird Lake. Or revel in updated cattle baron style surroundings at the historic Driskill Hotel, which celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2011. At the InterContinental’s Stephen F.’s Bar you can live it up with their signature margaritas on the second-story terrace watching SXSW unfold on Congress Ave. The W Austin, opening in December, will offer a spa and rooftop pool for a zen-like retreat.

All these choices (and don’t forget the deluxe Hilton Austin) are available to SXSW registrants within a few blocks of the Convention Center. To choose the right luxury property for your travels check out the full list of hotels to compare amenities and prices. After you register, you’ll be offered a link to book your hotel. As always, you can contact SXSW Housing for guidance, housing@sxsw.com or 512-467-7979.

Four Seasons River Suite, courtesy of The Four Seasons