Built in 1911, this bed and breakfast is an Austin Historic Landmark, with three guest rooms and two suites to choose from. It's about a mile and a half... Read More
Built in 1911, this bed and breakfast with four guest rooms is an Austin Historic Landmark. It's about a mile and a half from UT in one of Austin’s most... Read More
I'm a big fan of Starwood's modern, hip and reasonably priced Aloft chain. This branch is at the Domain, a newer shopping and dining area about 11 miles... Read More
As the name implies, the AT&T Center attracts plenty of business travelers, but it's also good for visitors who'll be spending time at the... Read More
As you'd expect, the AT&T Center gets plenty of business travelers, but it's also good for visitors who'll be spending time at the University of... Read More
This is a business hotel, but even if you aren’t here on business, you'll be comfortable and enjoy being steps away from the heart of UT (and enjoy not... Read More
The Austin Motel's retro sign (which some find, ahem, anatomically evocative) is a local icon. Each room has its own look, and there's a nice pool.... Read More
The lowest rates at this all-suite hotel hover just over $200, which is pushing the criteria for this list. But for that price you get a larger room... Read More
You could walk to UT from the Doubletree, but the hotel also has an on-demand shuttle service to nearby spots that will come in handy when you don’t... Read More
The Driskill has an opulent, Western look befitting a hotel created by a cattle baron. Attractions including the Capitol and Sixth Street are an easy... Read More
The location of this hotel makes it easy for you and the fam to enjoy South Congress Avenue, the Capitol and downtown, Barton Springs Pool and the... Read More
Austin's Four Seasons is known for excellent service and its views over Lady Bird Lake. The location of the hotel allows you to explore both downtown... Read More
This downtown oasis has hosted Austin's most notable visitors, from the Dalai Lama to Sally Field. Like most of the properties in the Four Seasons... Read More
Unpretentious oasis on Lady Bird Lake; public spaces are distinctly Southwestern (a hide-covered sofa and the like). Read More
The property opened in 1985 and became part of the "Green Hotels Association" in 1991. The hotel was designed to support ecological consciousness; the... Read More
If you're coming to Austin ready to eat (and you should), the Heywood, opened by George Reynolds and Kathy Setzer in 2012, puts you within walking... Read More
Named after the woman who saw the historic mansion through its original renovation in 1910, Hotel Ella is an elegant Greek revival structure (to create... Read More
Less than a mile from UT, this historic home turned boutique hotel features a fitness room, complimentary Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant and bar. There... Read More
If the line of European sports cars at the valet is any indication, Hotel Granduca is the epitome of luxury in West Lake Hills. The Italian-influenced... Read More
Hotelier Liz Lambert’s newest property is a music-inspired retreat in a former Victorian manse. Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews were recent guests. Read More
Rock ’n’ roll is one of the inspirations behind the décor and mood at this small boutique hotel, and you may feel like a rock star yourself at the... Read More
Famed Austin hotelier Liz Lambert’s first hotel is located on the South Congress strip, a modern-bohemian, über-hip hideaway with 40 sleek, minimalist... Read More
Another Lambert creation, the St. Cecilia (opened in 2008) is also in the South Congress area, but it has a personality all its own. Here, the vibe is... Read More
Named for legendary Austin guitarist Townes Van Zandt, this music-focused property on the edge of Rainey Street oozes Kimpton sophistication. The hotel... Read More
Any hotel that’s downtown or even in the South Congress area will put you close to UT while also being more convenient to restaurants and nightlife.... Read More
A neighbor to Embassy Suites, the Hyatt puts you close to all the same local attractions, plus it's directly on Lady Bird Lake and the Hike and Bike... Read More
About 25 miles from downtown Austin, this family-friendly Hyatt resort is known for its Crooked River pool area. It features, among other things, a kid... Read More
About 25 miles from downtown Austin, the family-friendly Hyatt resort is known for its Crooked River pool area. It features, among other things, a kid... Read More
With a lazy river and water slide, the Crooked River Water Park might be all your kids need to stay occupied. If you can get them out of the water,... Read More
In a prime location just off the Congress Street bridge and directly across Town Lake from downtown, the Hyatt Regency has 448 rooms decorated in rustic... Read More
Featuring more than a thousand guest rooms and 120,000 square feet of meeting and event space in the heart of downtown, this new Congress Avenue hotel... Read More
With bright-white stylings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and high-end furniture like Eames desk chairs, this sleek boutique property will appeal to... Read More
Relax and recharge at this sprawling resort, a longtime favorite respite for both locals and celebrities looking to escape curious eyes. Nineteen... Read More
If you need to de-stress, Lake Austin Spa Resort has soothingly decorated rooms (some with private gardens, lake views and/or their own hot tub), and... Read More
Opened in late 2013, Lone Star Court by Valencia group proves that creative hotels are not limited to Central Austin. This one is at the Domain, the... Read More
Room options here include the Kids' Sensory Suite with games and activities. Another perk for families is the chain's Sensational Kids program, which... Read More
Located on over 4000 acres in the Hill Country a 15 minute drive west from downtown Austin, Barton Creek Resort and Spa boasts 4 golf courses, 11 tennis... Read More
Barton Creek Resort and Spa has plenty to keep kids busy, including nature hikes, mini-golf, two pools and activities like scavenger hunts. The Kids... Read More
This 413-room hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown and overlooks Congress Bridge, where Austin’s famous bat population emerges every... Read More
The South Congress' 83 rooms embody a modern and masculine spirit (exposed concrete, brown leather, oversize windows). The real action is in the common... Read More
Built in 1886 by cattleman and ex-Confederate Colonel Jesse Driskill, whose goal was to create a “frontier palace,” The Driskill continues to be one of... Read More
You will never run out of things to do at this all-inclusive resort overlooking Lake Travis. Visitors are immersed in life's simple, playful pleasures:... Read More
You can have all kinds of experiences at this Hill Country resort, from learning to salsa dance to going horseback riding, but when you're ready to... Read More
Verde Camp is a complex of six charmingly renovated houses in the South Congress area, with two additional houses in the Clarksville area west of... Read More
If your romantic getaway to Austin includes a concert at ACL Live, there's no hotel more convenient than the vibrant, modern W. Use the time you would... Read More
The fourth-floor pool is just one of the amenities that draws guests to this hip, downtown hotel. But non-guests can experience it, too: Day passes are... Read More
The highest hotel pool in the city sits atop the Westin's new downtown Austin locale. In addition to standard amenities for the hotel's 366 rooms,... Read More
