Downtown Austin Austin, Texas
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
ProperMaximalist design stage
A buzzing social rhythm carries from the dramatic white oak staircase and sunlit lounge into an energetic all-day lobby scene.
“Wearstler’s affinity for patterns is evident in the interiors of this hotel (the third she designed for the group).”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Vintage patchwork rugs climb the oak staircase beneath a gingham-patterned lobby ceiling.
Notable
Custom Italian linens, Parachute robes, and full-size Aesop amenities outfit every guestroom.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
Wearstler’s interiors are sensitive to the local context, and adapt to the colors, the patterns, and the materials of Texas, and make use of the work of local artists…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in the 2nd Street District by Shoal Creek, the hotel puts Lady Bird Lake trails and downtown music venues steps away.
The rooms
Bedrooms layer textured wallpaper and local ceramic inlays with floor-to-ceiling windows, Fili d'Oro linens, and Aesop-stocked bathrooms.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The fifth-floor heated swimming pool looks out toward Lady Bird Lake, flanked by shaded private cabanas.
Sauna and cold plunge
The contrast therapy suite has a cedar sauna set right beside a cold plunge tub.
The gym and pilates studio
Woodway treadmills line the sunny windows in the gym, alongside a dedicated studio with Pilates Reformers.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The Peacock serves wood-grilled Mediterranean plates and seasonal mezze. Nearby, Goldie's pours cocktails in a sunken salon.
The decor tempts you to reach out and run your hands over the textures: the carved wood, the cowhide on the elevator walls, and the floral wallpaper.
How it began
Marking the brand's first venture outside California, this LEED Gold tower rose from the former Green Water Treatment Plant site.
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Our shorthand
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.