Renovated
2012
Price
$$
Outside the door
Handcrafted Eastside hideaway
Polished concrete courtyards, hanging basket chairs, and custom Texas furnishings give this Eastside retreat the feel of a stylish residence.
“The Heywood Hotel feels more like an achingly cool designer friend’s house than a hotel, and in the best possible way.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century Danish chairs and custom artisan platform beds paired with vibrant local textiles and cathedral ceilings.
Notable
Handcrafted furniture by local artisans, Texas roaster coffee, and neighborhood itineraries curated by on-site hosts.
Listed
A preserved 1925 Craftsman bungalow featuring original longleaf pine floors and twenty-eight-foot lofted ceilings.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The Heywood Hotel is certainly handsome enough, with its mid-century Danish armchairs and its warmly lit polished-concrete courtyard.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Complimentary cruiser bicycles sit ready for exploring taco trailers, coffee shops, and music lounges along East Cesar Chavez Street.
The rooms
Skylights illuminate preserved longleaf pine floors, bright local textiles, and platform beds handcrafted by co-owner George Reynolds.
How it began
Owners Kathy Setzer and George Reynolds collaborated with architecture studio KRDB to transform a 1925 Craftsman bungalow into a modern hideaway.
“This 1920s Craftsman bungalow looks like someone's house with its inviting modern porch and large hanging basket chairs.”
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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.