Hotel Van Zandt
Downtown Austin, Austin
MICHELIN Guide · Condé Nast Traveler
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”
Geraldine's live music stage, Brass Poppy cocktail lounge, and an energetic fourth-floor pool deck.
Nightly live sets from Austin musicians at Geraldine's honor the city's rich songwriting heritage.
MARKZEFF interiors featuring custom brass-horn chandeliers, vinyl record art, and rich saddle leather seating.
In the bustling Rainey Street district, steps from vibrant nightlife, live music bars, and Lady Bird Lake.
Rooms
Charcoal tones, dark woods, and warm brass accents define the spaces, while soaking tubs frame views of Lady Bird Lake.
Wellness
The heated fourth-floor pool deck features shaded cabanas and skyline views, alongside a fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes.
Backstory
Named for Texas songwriter Townes Van Zandt, the building incorporates salvaged instruments and music memorabilia throughout its custom MARKZEFF design.
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.”
“The Van Zandt is a boutique hotel that celebrates Austin's rich music scene, with a prime location just steps from Rainey Street.”
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