Austin Motel
Bouldin Creek, Austin
“Retro roadside playground”
MICHELIN Guide
Vibe
A cheeky 1930s motor court rebooted with vivid reds and oranges, where locals and travelers mingle under the landmark neon marquee.
“Retro roadside playground”
Liz Lambert’s bold motor-court reimagining features custom vinyl tufted beds, vintage push-button phones, and vivid retro color palettes.
Operating continuously since 1938 along South Congress Avenue, preserving its vintage motor court footprint and landmark neon marquee.
A kidney-shaped pool deck with red-and-white umbrellas, outdoor movie nights, and cocktails from Rocky's walk-up window.
On South Congress Avenue amid bustling boutiques, live music venues, and vibrant sidewalk dining
Rooms
Vinyl tufted headboards meet cherry-red accent walls, vintage push-button phones, and silkscreened music posters in compact roadside quarters.
Wellness
The 1950s kidney-shaped pool anchors the courtyard, flanked by red-and-white striped umbrellas, loungers, and weekend movie screenings.
Backstory
Operating continuously since 1938, this South Congress landmark was revived by hotelier Liz Lambert without losing its offbeat motor-court character.
Eat & drink
Joann’s Fine Foods dishes out Tex-Mex diner classics on the patio, while Rocky’s walk-up window serves cold cocktails and shave ice.
The neighborhood
South Congress Avenue hums right outside, packed with legendary honky-tonks, vintage shops, and shaded patio cafes.
“Bunkhouse gave this classic 1938 roadside motel on South Congress a thorough retro-chic makeover...”
The app
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