South Congress Austin, Texas
Opened
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Social Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Soho HouseTexas modernist creative roost
Limewashed plaster, reclaimed timber, and plush velvet seating host a steady creative hum from the screening room to the rooftop.
“Vintage rugs, jewel-toned velvets, and pieces from local Austin artists set a tone in the House that’s elevated without feeling overdone.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Limewashed walls and sisal floors channel regional Texas modernism with Spanish accents.
Notable
Seventy-two Texas artists and custom Keith Kreeger ceramics ground the South Congress clubhouse.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
its style is a pleasantly lived-in mix of Texas modernism and antique Spanish influences.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along Music Lane on South Congress, indie boutiques, legendary live music clubs, and Lady Bird Lake trails are steps away.
The rooms
Bedrooms layer Spanish tiles with sisal rugs and vintage finds, while upgraded categories add freestanding bathtubs and private terraces.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Day cabanas line the diamond-checkered deck around the rooftop pool, looking out across the city skyline.
At the table
Dining unfolds on the pergola-shaded terrace over South Congress, and Dante’s HiFi+ spins records from floor-to-ceiling vinyl shelves.
How it began
Opened in 2021 as the brand's first Southern outpost, the club occupies a custom Music Lane building designed by Lake|Flato.
Austin
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Our shorthand
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.