Rainey Street Austin, Texas
Opened
2026
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Local WellnessOutside the door
The house
1 HotelsBiophilic creekside showcase
Sculptural columns lift the tower above Waller Creek, where living green corridors and reclaimed timber flow into open public lounges.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Central Texas limestone, reclaimed timber, and thousands of native plants fill airy spaces overlooking Waller Creek.
Notable
Direct trail access connects guests to Lady Bird Lake and the Waterloo Greenway green corridor.
Listed
A Bamford Wellness Spa offers organic botanical bodywork alongside a light-filled gym and rooftop pool.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
Rising from the tallest tower in Texas, the nature-inspired interiors – a collaboration between Studio MAI and the Starwood Hotels design team – do justice…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Steps from Rainey Street nightlife, the grounds connect directly to the Waterloo Greenway and the ten-mile Lady Bird Lake trail.
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The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass and deep private balconies frame Lady Bird Lake, accented by local limestone, living plants, and filtered water taps.
The spa, pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Loungers line the 16th-floor rooftop pool, and the Bamford spa includes a sauna, yoga studio, and holistic massage rooms.
Restaurant
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The 16th-floor rooftop serves Peruvian-influenced Japanese plates and low-waste cocktails above Lady Bird Lake.
At the table
Chef Johnny Curiel cooks wood-fired Jaliscan dishes at Alteño, beside an agave bar pouring dozens of regional mezcals.
How it began
Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, the hotel anchors the base of Waterline, the tallest skyscraper in Texas, set along Waller Creek.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.