Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Outside the door
Live-oak canopy cocoon
Multi-level wooden decks wrap around a 250-year-old live oak and illuminated water fountain, framing a serene, shaded hillside hideaway.
“you will be welcomed by a 250-year-old live oak, encircled by uniquely designed rooms and a communal hangout area that feels like your coolest friend’s living room”
What it’s good at
Notable
Multilevel timber architecture zigzags around an ancient live oak with mid-century furniture.
Listed
A guest lounge and tree-shaded deck supply complimentary Texas craft beers and espresso.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Austin-based architects designed the Zen-like structure, and local artwork adorns its walls, alongside understated international touches like Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs and Euroluce light fixtures.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked inside a quiet Travis Heights cul-de-sac, the property sits one block from the boutiques, cafes, and music of South Congress.
The rooms
Custom oak platform beds, local artwork, and deep soaking tubs look onto the lush canopy through expansive glass walls.
At the table
A communal kitchen in the walnut-clad lounge stocks complimentary Texas craft beers, local wine, and fresh espresso.
How it began
Austin architect Burton Baldridge designed the structure in 2008, angling its heat-deflecting facade around the hillside's ancient oak.
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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.