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The 15 Best Luxury Hotels in Austin

The 15 Best Luxury Hotels in Austin

Austin has a lot to offer its visitor from its country music scene to its laid-back dining, green spaces, and world-class museums and theatres. Unsurprisingly the accommodation options are equally as tantalising with an excellent range of luxury hotels ranging from sleek modern stays to grand historic properties. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best luxury hotels in Austin selected on their design, amenities, service, and location. Whether you are planning a couples' escape or a break with the family there is something to suit most trips here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next getaway?

For historic charm

Old world charm oozes from the marble lobby, stained-glass dome and magnificent staircase at The Driskill. Atmospheric rooms are packed with antiques and are warmed by rich hues and patterned wallpaper. The award-winning Driskill Grill is a legendary drinking hole. A characterful and luxurious stay.

For contemporary chic

The Otis is an Autograph Collection property located right next to the University of Texas campus. Stylish rooms boast minimalist furniture and floor to ceiling windows lending epic city views. With a choice of four dining options and a rooftop bar and pool — this is a very chic stay.
JW Marriott Austin is an impressive, glittering 34-storey tower straddling the city's business and entertainment districts. Classic contemporary rooms are some of the biggest in the city and come with serious downtown views, as does the buzzing rooftop pool and bar. Dining is a casual affair and there's a superb spa. An easy luxury choice.
Austin Proper is an ultra-chic stay offering popular dining options and the best kind of Southern hospitality. Minimalist rooms mix glass and pale wood with well-selected vintage fabrics. Added luxuries include Aesop products and Apple TV. Complete with a pool, spa, and tequila bar, you'll want for nothing here.
South Congress Hotel is a hip modern hotel. Chic rooms have an industrial feel with high ceilings, tiled walls, polished concrete, and floor to ceiling windows while the bathrooms are uber-luxe and feature Aesop products. With a pool, a happening bar, and bikes to use — this is ideal for the young and trendy.
Four Seasons Austin is a luxurious lake-facing downtown urban resort. Airy architecture, sprawling gardens and lake views create a peaceful lake house vibe. Spacious contemporary interiors combine high ceilings and lots of glass. An outdoor salt-water pool, fine dining, and luxe spa ensure a spoiling city stay.

For a lively stay

W Austin is a cool and funky boutique-style hotel. Cosy contemporary rooms are compact but well-designed, with smooth powder-blue touches and loud colour pops. Interiors range from glitzy minimalism to warm industrial-conversion chic. There's a buzzy restaurant, terrace, outdoor pool and spa. Pick this property for the happening party feel.
Hotel Van Zandt is a funky music-themed hotel named after a famed Austin guitarist. The theme expands across trombone chandeliers, gramophone installation art, and an $11 million speaker and light system. The restaurant is one of the hottest in town and often boasts live music. A fun stay.

For a B&B

Kimber Modern is a chic modern B&B with a zen atmosphere. The seven rooms are modern and light with splashes of colour throughout. With a large deck and a fire pit with seating, this is a great option for those looking for a quiet city bolthole.

For the design

Hotel Zaza Austin is a luxe art hotel. Spacious and eclectic rooms feel playful with candy colours and objets d'art. A grown-up Californian-style rooftop pool boasts skyscraper views while the elegant dining venues have cosy vintage vibes and retro touches. A classy downtown bolt-hole.

For self-catering

For a self-catering stay we recommend Kasa Austin Downtown. Spacious and stylish one and two-bedroom apartments with balconies are very well-equipped. Trendy industrial-chic decor favours concrete walls, design furniture and neutral tones with colour splashes. With a gym, terrace and pool access, this is suitable for families, couples, or small groups.

For families

Fairmont Austin is a large-scale urban resort set in a high-rise tower with a prime downtown location. Expect glossy, polished and contemporary design with bright and spacious city-view rooms (with extra beds or cribs available). Complete with a spectacular spa, 7th-floor pool terrace and multiple dining venues, families will have everything they need onsite.

For couples

Commodore Perry Estate is a sprawling historic estate remodelled in a whimsical glamorous style, which feels like a stay with well-heeled friends with its unique rooms, relaxed dining and a country garden. Divine decor is homely yet the height of sophistication. With a variety of activities on offer from wine tasting to wellness, this is the complete package for a luxury couples' break.

For a boutique

Hotel Ella is an elegant boutique in Austin's city centre. The grand building boasts classical columns, a wrap-around porch, and a pool. Romantic rooms feature indulgent marble bathrooms and private balconies. Complete with a fabulous restaurant, this is a charming classical stay.

For the spa

Lake Austin Spa Resort is one of the USA's best spa hotels. Book in for total rejuvenation: dine on delicious and healthy cuisine, sign on to a personalised fitness plan, and unwind with one of the 100 treatments offered at the spa. Rooms are bright and fresh with classic design and the best have private hot tubs. The perfect choice for an indulgent getaway.

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- The Driskill Austin (Texas) 189 rooms from £203
  
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  Sights nearby  -  Texas State Capitol is within walking distance.
  Kayaking  -  Spend the day kayaking on Barton Creek
  Views  -  Great views from hotel
  Romantic  -  Good for couples.
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  Old world charm oozes from the marble lobby, stained glass dome and magnificent staircase of this hot spot boutique, which has undergone a significant renovation. The large, classic rooms are comfortable with designer bathrooms. Award-winning Driskill Grill is popular, a legendary drinking hole. See More
  
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- The Otis Austin 191 rooms from £171
  
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  City Style  -  With stylish modern design, a vibey roof terrace with a bar & pool, plus a nod to the city's music scene - this is a hip choice
  Sights nearby  -  Be sure to take a tour of Capitol Texas, one of the state's most picturesque buildings
  Restaurant  -  There are four dining options ranging from a Spanish tapas bar to a burger joint
  Swimming Pool  -  Roof terrace pool
  
  An Autograph Collection property located right next to the University of Texas campus. Stylish rooms boast minimalist furniture and floor to ceiling windows lending epic city views. With a choice of four dining options and a rooftop bar and pool - this is a very chic stay. See More
  
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- JW Marriott Austin Austin 1012 rooms from £194
  
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  Short break  -  Make the most of the city during a short stay with prime downtown location, express spa & beauty treatments & on-site pool party
  Business meetings  -  It's the largest JW Marriot in the Americas, close to the city's convention centre & has 120,000 sq. ft. of event space
  Swimming Pool  -  The rooftop resort-style outdoor pool boasts incredible views, cabanas, firepits & dining. Non-guests can swim with day passes
  Spa  -  The extensive holistic spa offers a relaxation lounge, beauty treatments, express treatment suites and massages
  
  Impressive glittering 34-storey tower straddling the city's business and entertainment districts. Classic contemporary rooms are some of the biggest in the city and come with serious downtown views, as does the buzzing rooftop pool and bar. Dining is a casual affair & there's a superb spa. See More
  
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- Kimber Modern Austin (Texas) 7 rooms from £207
  
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  Fishing  -  Lake Austin offers a great day fishing.
  Restrictions on children  -  Children over 15 years old.
  Full of character
  Opulent
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  Chic with a huge dollop of zen makes up this boutique on South Congress Avenue. Modern, light with splashes of colour found in the upholstery and the luxurious bathrooms. Head to the kitchen for a fine spread for breakfast, and relax on the deck with a book or around a firepit. Prime city location. See More
  
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- Hotel Zaza Austin Austin 159 rooms from £226
  
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  Romantic Break  -  With delightul pool, city views, atmospheric dining, spa & enticing rooms, it's impossible not to have a special stay
  City Style  -  This sophisticated property manages to feel contemporary but established, with a great buzz, soul and energy
  Restaurant  -  Both dining venues are divine jewel-like spaces with banquettes, bar stools & art-lined walls. Atmospheric and loved by locals
  Swimming Pool  -  The 7th floor pool terrace with bar & DJ looks directly out onto the downtown; vibey by day and cool hotspot at night
  
  Luxe boutique-style art hotel in the city centre. Spacious and eclectic rooms feel playful with candy colours & objets d'art. Grown-up Californian-style rooftop pool boasts skyscraper views and terrace, while elegant dining venues have cosy vintage vibes & retro touches. A classy downtown bolt-hole. See More
  
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- Austin Proper Austin 244 rooms from £236
  
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  City Style  -  FIne dining, a lively bar, and design that mixes contemporary cool with vintage patterns
  Local exploring  -  Well located in downtown Austin with numerous bars and restaurants just a stroll away
  Bar  -  The tequila and mezcal bar is popular with both guests and locals
  Restaurant  -  Israeli and Turkish inspired cuisine at Peacock or ceviche and fajitas by the pool at La Piscina
  
  An ultra-chic downtown stay offering popular dining options and the best kind of Southern hospitality. Minimalist rooms mix glass and pale wood with well-selected vintage fabrics. Added luxuries include Aesop products and Apple TV. Complete with a pool and tequila bar, you'll want for nothing here. See More
  
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- W Austin Austin 251 rooms from £256
  
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  Close to nightlife  -  Austin is condsidered the US's live music capital. As well as the hotel's nightclub, the area is teeming with 250+ music venues
  Short break  -  The perfect place to stay to sample the pulse of Austin on a quick weekend away. Dine, indulge, relax & party on-site
  City Style  -  The downtown location offers endless fun and the hotel's trendy design and cool vibe is on point
  Groups  -  Stag dos or hen weekends will revel in the wild all-day weekend parties on the Wet Deck
  
  Cool and funky boutique-style hotel. Cosy contemporary rooms are compact but well-designed, with smooth powder-blue touches and loud colour pops. Interiors range from glitzy minimalism to warm industrial-conversion chic. There's a buzzy dining, terrace, outdoor pool and spa. Happening party feel. See More
  
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- Kasa Austin Downtown Austin (Texas) 20 rooms from £272
  
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  Families  -  Families and groups of friends will appreciate the spacious two-bedroom apartments with room to hang out yet plenty of privacy
  Local exploring  -  A perfect base to return to after a day out exploring for business or leisure; peaceful & private but surrounded by activity
  City Style  -  Will appeal to those who love the urban loft vibe, with trendy open-plan spaces - all in the happening city centre
  Swimming Pool  -  The large outdoor pool and terrace is suited to swimming laps, sunbathing or enjoying an al fresco snack
  
  Cool & contemporary downtown living. Spacious and stylish one & two-bedroom apartments with balconies are very well-equipped. Trendy industrial-chic decor favours concrete walls, design furniture and neutral tones with colour splashes. Business centre, gym, terrace & pool access. Feel right at home. See More
  
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- Fairmont Austin Austin 1048 rooms from £276
  
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  Spa breaks  -  A destination spa; book a VIP couples suite for indulging massages, beauty treaments, salt-water soaking & skyline views
  Business meetings  -  The property boasts 140,000 sq ft of meeting space and has a direct connection with the Austin Convention Center
  Families  -  There are extra beds and cribs & the family-friendly package offers a 50% discount on connecting rooms
  Groups  -  The pool is available for outside guests with day passes, creating a fun sociable party atmosphere
  
  Large-scale urban resort in high-rise tower with prime downtown location. Glossy, polished and contemporary with bright and spacious city-view rooms; expect elegant furniture, classic cream palette and bold touches. Spectacular spa, 7th-floor pool terrace & multiple dining venues pack a punch. See More
  
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- Lake Austin Spa Resort Austin 40 rooms from £781
  
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  Spa breaks  -  An award-winning destination spa, LakeHouse Spa, which offers over 100 treatment options and extensive facilities
  Romantic Break  -  Pick one of the Spa Suites for a truly indulgent couples' escape
  Wellbeing  -  Personalised fitness and dietary plans can be arranged
  Restaurant  -  Signature ‘Conscientious Cuisine’ is served in the restaurant and there is a cafe attached to the spa for more casual dining
  
  One of the USA's best spa hotels. Book in for total rejuvenation: dine on delicious and healthy cuisine, sign on to a personalised fitness plan, and unwind over one of the 100 treatments offered at the spa. Rooms are bright and fresh with classic design and the best have private hot tubs. See More
  
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- Commodore Perry Estate Austin 42 rooms from £665
  
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  Country Escape  -  Experience a weekend in the country all without leaving the city; 10 acres of walled landscaped gardens provide a perfect oasis
  Foodies  -  The husband & wife culinary team have created an innovative offering with working garden, local ingredients & artisanal flair
  Total relaxation  -  The chilled vibe encourages recharging: find a nook to read a book, sunbathe, swim, tour the gardens or take a wellness class
  Wellbeing  -  The property's focus on wellbeing is clear with wellness itienraries, workshops, learning programs, & natural surroundings
  Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection
  
  Sprawling historic estate remodelled in whimsical glamorous style. Feels like a stay with well-heeled friends with unique rooms, relaxed dining & country garden. Divine decor is homely yet the height of sophistication. Emphasis on wellness with a varied program of in-house events. Understated luxe. See More
  
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- Hotel Van Zandt Austin 319 rooms from £333
  
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  Local exploring  -  What better way to immerse yourseslf in Austin's culture than in this music themed hotel
  Great walks  -  The hotel is just minutes from Lady Bird Lake which boasts numerous hiking trails
  Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
  Romantic  -  Good for couples.
  
  A funky and fresh music themed hotel right in the heart of Austin. Named after a famed Austin guitarist, the theme runs from trombone chandeliers, to gramophone installation art and a $11 million speaker and light system. The restaurant is one of the hottest in town and often boasts live music. See More
  
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- South Congress Hotel Austin (TX) 83 rooms from £350
  
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  Local exploring  -  Well located to explore the city's main attractions from live music venues to its stunning parks.
  Great walks  -  Unwind on a long ramble through picturesque Zilker Park.
  Sights nearby  -  Be sure to make a trip to the impressive State Capitol.
  Restaurant  -  Recommended.
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  A hip hotel in the happening SoCo neighbourhood. Beautifully designed throughout, rooms have an industrial feel with high-ceilings, tiled walls, polished concrete and floor to ceiling windows. The bathrooms are uber luxe and feature Aesop products. Well located for city exploring. Fabulous. See More
  
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- Hotel Ella Austin (Texas) 47 rooms from £436
  
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  Fishing  -  Head to Barton Creek for some 'back to nature' activities such as fishing and leisurely walks.
  Sights nearby  -  The 307 ft clock tower at the University of Texas.
  Lively  -  Hip and happening.
  Full of character
  Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels
  
  Elegant boutique in the hot spot that is Austin city centre. Guests are welcomed by classical columns, wrap around porch and pool. Contemporary rooms are the epitome of comfort with marble bathrooms and private balconies. Dine at Goodall's Kitchen and Bar with mouth watering innovative dishes. See More
  
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- Four Seasons Austin Austin 294 rooms from £639
  
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  Local exploring  -  Perfectly located to explore the boutiques & independent galleries of South Congress as well as the dining culture of 2nd Street
  Families  -  The whole family will love it here; babies, toddlers, teens & parents. Everything is taken care of and nothing too much trouble
  Total relaxation  -  Spend a quiet day lazing in a garden hammock, getting a spa treatment or playing lawn games like Giant Jenga and ping pong
  City Style  -  So expansive and surrounded by nature you forget the location in the heart of the city
  
  Luxurious lake-facing downtown urban resort. Airy architecture, sprawling gardens & lake views create a peaceful lake house vibe. Spacious contemporary interiors combine neutral tones, high ceilings & lots of glass. Outdoor salt-water pool, fine-dining & luxe spa ensure a spoiling city stay. See More
  
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