Austin hotels

This South Austin hotel combines residential sensibility with upscale hotel amenities for an experience that is as luxurious as it is comfortable. Colton House features 80 suites – organized by studios, one-, two-, and three-bedrooms – with spacious living and dining areas.
Full kitchens, complete with cookware and appliances, plus washer and dryer sets, make select suites ideal for extended stays, while balconies and soaking tubs make others more desirable for an urban escape. The rooftop pool features private daybeds and chaise lounges, a 24-hour gym boasts Peloton bikes and a private yoga studio provides the perfect space for hosting retreats and classes.
Simona’s, the hotel’s on-site coffee and cocktail lounge, is home to a food truck serving family-friendly classics like avocado toast, burgers and grilled cheese throughout the day.

If you prefer to rest your head downtown, my top hotel recommendation is The Austin Proper Hotel. This is the boutique group’s fourth property and the only one outside California. The 32-story hotel marries the vision of Handel Architects with award-winning interior designer Kelly Wearstler, who has expertly enrobed the property in contrasting textiles and an earthy, neutral palette.
The 244-room hotel also has a LEED Gold certification, resulting in rigorous environmental standards like reclaimed irrigation systems, energy-efficient LED lights, and insulated windows. McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality leads the culinary program, which spans from elevated Mediterranean cuisine at The Peacock to breezy coastal Mexican food and cocktails at La Piscina, located on the rooftop pool deck.
That same level also features Verbena, a true getaway for rest and relaxation, plus a state-of-the-art fitness center, which looks out onto Austin’s Second Street District below.

This luxurious, bohemian hideaway – named for the patron saint of music and poetry – is tucked away on a side street off busy South Congress Avenue, Austin’s famous shopping and entertainment district. Each of the 14 rooms takes design inspiration from the 1960s and 1970s, with unique details like technicolor walls, modern screen prints right next to black-and-white photos, and turntables (guests can borrow vinyl from the hotel’s lending library).
Though the vibe here is artsy and relaxed, the amenities are top-notch. Each room features Geneva speakers and luxurious mattresses from Hästens. The best place to start your vacation is with a cocktail in the richly hued lounge, where breakfast and a succinct (but tasty) all-day menu are offered.
Then slip into one of Bunkhouse Hospitality’s signature serape bathrobes and relax at the pool under the iconic neon sign spelling out “SOUL.”