Theatrical downtown hangout
The lobby sets a theatrical scene with crystal chandeliers, eclectic art, and a bustling social energy that carries upstairs.
What it’s good at
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Theatrical maximalist spaces blend velvet upholstery, ornate chandeliers, eclectic art, and individually themed concept suites.
Notable
Morning butler coffee pantries on guest floors pair with evening turndown treats and C.O. Bigelow bath amenities.
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A lively seventh-floor rooftop pool deck, Cabana Bar, and Group Therapy lounge draw gathering downtown crowds.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel ZaZa Austin is an eclectic blend of eras and influences, from bohemian to modernist, from retro to contemporary.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Facing Republic Square in the Warehouse District, the hotel sits a short walk from 2nd Street dining and live music spots.
The rooms
King bedrooms feature tapestry headboards and velvet fabrics, while themed concept suites add soaking tubs and separate living quarters.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged loungers and cushioned daybeds line the seventh-floor pool deck, looking out toward Republic Square.
The spa
ZaSpa has four treatment rooms, including two for couples, offering facials with Naturopathica and Sothys skincare.
The gym
Peloton bikes and free weights fill the 24-hour fitness room, centered on a golden toddler statue lifting a barbell.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Group Therapy
Crystal chandeliers hang above velvet booths at this seventh-floor restaurant, which serves upscale American fare and craft cocktails.
The hotel’s 159 rooms and suites across 8 categories pop with features such as velvet fabrics, ornate lighting fixtures, eye-catching art, and lively Turkish-inspired tapestry headboards.
Cabana Bar
This covered poolside terrace serves cocktails and light bites from a mosaic-wood bar under hanging lanterns.
At the table
Perfect Strangers opens onto a street-level sidewalk patio for daytime sandwiches and evening craft cocktails.
How it began
Dallas design firm Duncan Miller Ullmann wrapped the 2019 new-build in red brick to match Austin's historic Warehouse District streetscape.
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How we rate hotels.
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.