Opened
2025
Price
$$$
Outside the door
Minimalist courtyard cove
A heavy metal door opens from the lively street into a quiet courtyard centered on a fountain and koi pond.
“be immersed in tranquility from the second you open the hulking metal door of Frame Hotel – SoCo. Inside, a bubbling fountain and koi pond set the tone for serenity.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Built-in oak millwork and skylit showers join glass doors opening to private verandas.
Listed
Italian Sferra linens dress king beds alongside keyless keypad entry and texting concierge.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
There’s no front desk, no elevator, and no pool or restaurant, just a collection of calm, elegant suites set around a lush courtyard garden...
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along residential Bouldin Creek, the retreat is steps from the music clubs, boot shops, and taco stands of South Congress.
The rooms
Suites feature custom white oak millwork, solar-tube skylit showers, and glass sliding doors that open onto private wood verandas.
How it began
Opened in 2025 by multi-generational New York hotelier Richard Lent, the property is designed around the Japanese philosophy of mindful hospitality.
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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.