Hancock Austin, Texas
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
The house
Auberge Resorts CollectionWalled heirloom estate
Ten walled acres of formal parterres and fountains along Waller Creek frame an exuberant, Jazz Age country manor in central Austin.
“A revitalized, 10,800-square-foot 1928 Italianate mansion and newly-built Inn that block out the hurried city beyond.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Layered interiors combine Round Top antiques, hand-painted murals by Deborah Phillips, and bold Pierre Frey fabrics.
Remarkable
Tailored room bar carts, house cars, and tableside punch service across ten private estate acres.
Remarkable
A listed 1928 Italian Renaissance Revival mansion, carriage house, and formal gardens preserved on ten acres.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The result sacrifices none of the estate’s throwback atmosphere, but brings it up to a 21st-century standard; like everything Auberge touches, it’s the very picture of modern boutique luxury.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Located in central Austin's historic Hancock neighborhood, the secluded grounds sit across from Hancock Golf Course and ten minutes from downtown.
The rooms
Mansion suites retain original terra-cotta tile and bespoke antiques, while Inn rooms feature four-poster beds, custom bar carts, and garden balconies.
The gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The historic carriage house holds a 24-hour gym with MoveStrong equipment, offering daily Pilates and yoga sessions.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Outdoor tables line the mansion's arched stone loggia for morning coffee, light lunches, and weekday punch bowl service.
For the renovation, designer Ken Fulk retained the elegance and glamour of the property while giving it a modern update.
How it began
Cotton businessman Edgar Perry built the Italianate country mansion in 1928, declaring it perfect for lavish parties but too big to live in.
Good to know
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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.