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The spirit of Austin is best embodied in its local businesses, so it should come as no surprise that the most memorable hotel experiences won't be had at the megachains. Standing above the pack is the iconic Hotel San José, a national treasure of retro industrial chic; for many well-off hipsters it's the only place to stay, now and forever more. But you needn't be so single-minded in your hotel choice. The Driskill, the city's other independent giant, is the aesthetic opposite of its quirky counterparts south of the river. But its opulent Wild West feel is just as finely realized. Between those poles are shabby-chic spots in the South Congress neighborhood like the 1950s-style Austin Motel and the more conventional downtown chains like the Four Seasons. The downtown hotels tend to be the province of business travelers and conventions, but as such are apt to have the most updated amenities. Joining their ranks within the next few years will be a new Marriott and a W. A few tips: If you'd prefer not to rent a car, choose a hotel south of 12th Street or north of the river. And unless you're staying at the Driskill, avoid eating at your hotel at all costs.
The motto of this family-owned, 1950s-style motel says it all: "So close, yet so far out." Long favored by cost-conscious artists and musicians, it's charming...more
Visitors who'd prefer nocturnal solitude over the late-night rowdiness of downtown Austin should consider this tranquil resort on 4,000 acres of gorgeous Texas...more
Named for the cattle baron who built it in 1886, this grand four-story mansion is an old-world sanctuary set smack in the heart of boisterous Sixth Street. The...more
Think cowhide can't be classed up? Try camping out in the Southwestern-themed Four Seasons for a few days. The primo downtown location on the banks of Lady Bird...more
Liz Lambert, the hotelier behind Austin's iconic Hotel San José (on South Congress Avenue, just three blocks away), handpicked every detail of her new...more
An eternal favorite among tourists and locals alike, the Hotel San José epitomizes Austin cool from the vintage music posters on the walls to the...more
Enclosed by forested hills in McKinney Roughs Nature Park, this 492-room newcomer is a refreshingly remote adventure getaway 20 minutes from downtown Austin....more
Tucked away behind Amy's, Austin's famous ice cream parlor, is the Kimber Modern, a four-room, one-suite bed-and-breakfast that could pass for the love child of...more
The lakefront, limestone "Hill Country rustic retreat in a tranquil, green, hilly area" used to be a training camp for rodeo cowboys and clowns. Meals at the...more
This historic revival mansion was a wedding present from an Austin physician to his son in 1900; in 2002 it was renovated and opened as a boutique hotel. The 48...more
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