Hotel Magdalena
South River City, Austin
MICHELIN Guide · Condé Nast Traveler
Vibe
Elevated timber walkways weave through heritage live oaks, connecting four buildings designed with the easy spirit of a 1970s lakeside retreat.
“Mass-timber music roost”
Lake|Flato mass timber architecture with elevated walkways and 1970s Austin retreat aesthetics.
A subterranean jazz kissa vinyl lounge and vibrant poolside bar draw music enthusiasts.
Channeling 1970s Austin music lore on the historic site of Willie Nelson's Opry House.
Tucked off South Congress on Music Lane, steps from live music clubs, boot shops, and restaurants
Rooms
Custom walnut beds and bright primary-tiled bathrooms open onto breezy outdoor porches shaded by the surrounding tree canopy.
Wellness
A sunken outdoor pool takes inspiration from Barton Springs, framed by native Texas plantings and the shade of live oaks.
Backstory
Lake Flato built on the historic grounds of Willie Nelson's 1970s Opry House, creating North America's first mass-timber boutique hotel.
Eat & drink
Summer House serves live-fire dishes in a central courtyard, while the subterranean Equipment Room pairs cocktails with vintage vinyl playback.
The neighborhood
Tucked along Music Lane, you are steps from South Congress boot shops, vintage boutiques, and classic Austin music venues.
“Bunkhouse is known for retro aesthetics, but Hotel Magdalena takes it to another level...”
“Bunkhouse Group’s biggest property yet, inspired by Austin’s 1970s heyday and Willie Nelson's historic gathering spot.”
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