Austin, TexasDowntown Austin
citizenM Austin Downtown
Playful micro-room tower
Downtown Austin Austin, Texas
Opened
2024
Price
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Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
citizenMPlayful micro-room tower
It runs as a high-density, tech-driven crash pad, trading bedroom space for bright communal lounges and round-the-clock social areas.
What it’s good at
Listed
Concrete designed the black-steel tower around double-height lounges filled with colourful Vitra furniture.
Listed
Upper-floor hallway carpets are printed with an aerial outline of Austin's street grid.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto Colorado Street, and Sixth Street's live music venues are one block away.
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The rooms
A king bed sits wedged against the window, with lights and blinds controlled from a bedside iPad.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated lap pool stretches across the rooftop terrace, set against a colorful mural by Hilda Palafox.
The gym
Peloton bikes and treadmills look through tall windows over downtown, backed by free weights and an AI workout screen.
Restaurant
canteenM
Open around the clock, this communal counter serves hot breakfasts, quick snacks, and cocktails under plant-draped shelves.
At the table
High stools line the red-glassed terrace edge for drinks looking straight across the downtown skyline.
Austin
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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.