Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Outside the door
Mass-timber music roost
Elevated timber walkways weave through heritage live oaks, connecting four buildings designed with the easy spirit of a 1970s lakeside retreat.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
North America's first mass-timber boutique hotel channels mid-century Austin lake houses.
Notable
Scott Newton concert photography honors the former site of Willie Nelson's Austin Opry House.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Four towers, all with an open-air feel thanks to breezeways, balconies, and rooms with floor to ceiling windows, frame a dynamic green space.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Tucked on Music Lane just off South Congress, you are steps from bootmakers, indie shops, and iconic live music institutions.
The rooms
Built-in walnut beds, poured concrete floors, and vivid Spanish-tiled bathrooms open out to breezy porches set against the tree canopy.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated 900-square-foot pool sits among tiered limestone gardens, shaded by native sycamores and live oaks.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Summer House on Music Lane
Seasonal dishes take inspiration from 1970s lake retreats, served beneath wood-lattice ceilings and around a green-tiled counter.
At the table
Downstairs, the Equipment Room spins curated vinyl over vintage hi-fi gear, and the courtyard bar pours poolside cocktails.
How it began
Once home to Willie Nelson's Austin Opry House, the grounds were transformed into North America's first mass-timber boutique hotel.
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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.