Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Outside the door
Music-steeped boutique showcase
Custom brass horn chandeliers and vinyl record installations anchor a soaring lobby filled with worn leather seating and curated Texas tunes.
“Some rooms have impressive city views, and all are done in a stylish palette of gray and dark blue.”
What it’s good at
Notable
French horn chandeliers and vinyl record installations anchor Mark Zeff's music-driven interiors.
Notable
Live music at Geraldine's soundstage draws evening crowds to the fourth-floor pool terrace.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
polished and imposing public spaces, plush guest rooms, and plenty of local color, including numerous tributes to Austin’s famous music scene.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set directly on Rainey Street, the property is steps from historic bungalow bars and the Lady Bird Lake trail network.
The rooms
Dark woods and bronze fixtures accent moody blue spaces, while select spa suites offer soaking tubs overlooking Lady Bird Lake.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated rooftop pool pipes music underwater and looks out toward Lady Bird Lake from the fourth-floor deck.
The gym
The 24-hour gym is outfitted with Matrix Smith machines, functional trainers, and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Geraldine's
Set beneath arched timber ribs, Geraldine's serves Southern-influenced Mexican plates alongside a dedicated live music stage.
Austin’s new Hotel Van Zandt is part boutique accommodations, part live performance venue, and part homage to music.
At the table
In the lobby, Brass Poppy serves classic cocktails along a curved brass counter with glowing bottle displays.
How it began
Named for Texas songwriter Townes Van Zandt, the 2015 property features music-steeped interiors envisioned by New York designer Mark Zeff.
“The 319 guest rooms act as a soothing counterpoint to late-night jam sessions, with Frette linens and views of downtown and Lady Bird Lake.”
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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.