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Hotel Van Zandt

Hotel Van Zandt

Downtown Austin, Austin


Social Local Design
Lively

Opened 2015   Renovated 2024   $$$

MICHELIN Guide · Condé Nast Traveler

Hotel Van Zandt — vibe

Vibe

Custom brass horn chandeliers and vinyl art anchor a communal lobby alive with rich leather seating and curated Texas playlists.

“Music-centric Rainey showcase”

Social

Geraldine's live music stage, Brass Poppy cocktail lounge, and an energetic fourth-floor pool deck.

Local

Nightly live sets from Austin musicians at Geraldine's honor the city's rich songwriting heritage.

Design

MARKZEFF interiors featuring custom brass-horn chandeliers, vinyl record art, and rich saddle leather seating.

Lively

In the bustling Rainey Street district, steps from vibrant nightlife, live music bars, and Lady Bird Lake.

Hotel Van Zandt — rooms

Rooms

Charcoal tones, dark woods, and warm brass accents define the spaces, while soaking tubs frame views of Lady Bird Lake.

Hotel Van Zandt — wellness

Wellness

The heated fourth-floor pool deck features shaded cabanas and skyline views, alongside a fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes.

Hotel Van Zandt — backstory

Backstory

Named for Texas songwriter Townes Van Zandt, the building incorporates salvaged instruments and music memorabilia throughout its custom MARKZEFF design.

Hotel Van Zandt — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Geraldine's pairs Southern plates with nightly sets from Austin musicians, while Brass Poppy shakes craft cocktails down in the lobby.

The neighborhood

Historic Rainey Street bungalow bars buzz just outside the front doors, and Lady Bird Lake trails sit two blocks south.

“Named for the Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, this boutique hotel embraces Austin's musical heritage with vinyl-record art and brass-instrument light fixtures.” 
MICHELIN Guide · Selected
“The Van Zandt is a boutique hotel that celebrates Austin's rich music scene, with a prime location just steps from Rainey Street.” 
Condé Nast Traveler · Readers' Choice

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