“Austin's most iconic motel is back, with a fabulous makeover by famed Texan hotelier Liz Lambert. The rooms are a masterpiece of bright orange tones, vinyl tufted beds and vintage silkscreened music posters. The pool area draws a vibrant crowd for craft beers, live music and an electric atmosphere.”
“Austin's most iconic motel is back, with a fabulous makeover by famed Texan hotelier Liz Lambert. The rooms are a masterpiece of bright orange tones, vinyl tufted beds and vintage silkscreened music posters. The pool area draws a vibrant crowd for craft beers, live music and an electric atmosphere.”
Hotel Review
Recommended for
- City Style
- Austin's most iconic motel, reopens after an extensive and throughly glamorous revamp!
Recommended For
- City Style
- Austin's most iconic motel, reopens after an extensive and throughly glamorous revamp!
- Hotel Entertainment
- The pool area offers a range of entertainment from nightly live music to punk-rock water ballet
- Close to nightlife
- Head out into the night and explore the range of bars and restaurants that Austin has to offer
- Other Activities
- Sit by the pool and sip on cocktails while soaking up a bit of Austin sunshine
- Designer
- Lively
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- House party feel
- Romantic
- Retro/Vintage
- Child friendly
- Quirky
- Pet friendly
- Chic
- Historic
- Landmark
- Boutique
- Restaurant
Facilities
- Towelling robes
- Parking
- Shops
- Bar
- Walking distance restaurants
- Outdoor dining
- Wifi
- Bicycle hire
- Sit-out Terrace
- Air conditioning
- In room music system
- Suites
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
Activities
- Hotel Entertainment
- The pool area offers a range of entertainment from nightly live music to punk-rock water ballet
- Close to nightlife
- Head out into the night and explore the range of bars and restaurants that Austin has to offer
- Other Activities
- Sit by the pool and sip on cocktails while soaking up a bit of Austin sunshine
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Austin's coolest hotelier reopens a historic motel
"While retaining lots of features – such as the original red sign and candy-striped pool umbrellas – the 41 bedrooms, public spaces and 1950s outdoor pool have been updated."
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
The Iconic Austin Motel Reopens Just in Time for..
"But after an extensive, year-long makeover spearheaded by Texan hotelier Liz Lambert and her hospitality group Bunkhouse, the property has opened its doors to reveal a fresh new design that has transformed it into the place to stay in Austin right now."
Originally published by Conde Nast Traveller (view article)
