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Hotel Saint Cecilia

Hotel Saint Cecilia

South River City, Austin

Opened 2008   $$$$

“Rock-and-roll Victorian sanctuary”

Design Luxe Heritage
Central

MICHELIN Guide

Hotel Saint Cecilia — vibe

Vibe

Ancient live oaks shade a bohemian sanctuary where late-sixties rock-and-roll glamour meets the secluded ease of a private estate.

“Rock-and-roll Victorian sanctuary”

Design

Liz Lambert interiors pairing rock-and-roll bohemian glamour with vintage vinyl, velvet drapes, and neon poolside signage.

Luxe

Handmade Hästens mattresses, custom kimono robes, curated room minibars, and attentive residential-scale service across twenty secluded accommodations.

Heritage

An 1888 Victorian estate restored alongside ancient live oaks, housing five original suites within the historic residence.

Central

Tucked off South Congress Avenue beneath live oaks, steps from the district's shops and music venues.

Hotel Saint Cecilia — rooms

Rooms

Handmade Hästens beds, custom kimono robes, and Rega turntables pair with a curated vinyl library in light-dappled bungalows and suites.

Hotel Saint Cecilia — wellness

Wellness

A 50-foot heated lap pool glows beneath a red neon sign reading SOUL, framed by sun loungers and deep greenery.

Hotel Saint Cecilia — backstory

Backstory

Built in 1888 for a descendant of Davy Crockett, the Victorian house honors the patron saint of music and poetry.

Hotel Saint Cecilia — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Reserved for guests and club members, the intimate lounge and shaded courtyard patio serve artisanal cocktails and light fare beside a fireplace.

The neighborhood

Tucked behind South Congress Avenue, the grounds offer quiet retreat steps from the strip’s legendary boot shops and live music venues.

“Tucked away behind the bustling South Congress Avenue, this 20-room sanctuary built around an 1888 estate offers an effortless blend of historic architecture and rock-and-roll glamor.” 
MICHELIN Guide · 1 Key · 2025

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