South Congress Hotel
South River City, Austin
“South Congress creative clubhouse”
MICHELIN Guide
Vibe
Ivory clay brick and cast concrete anchor a buzzing ground floor where locals drift between courtyard gardens, retail shops, and the lobby photo booth.
“South Congress creative clubhouse”
A bustling gathering hub with the intimate Watertrade cocktail lounge, lobby bar, and rooftop pool deck.
Michael Hsu architecture featuring ivory clay brick striations, cast concrete, and custom Studio MAI furnishings throughout.
A central bald cypress courtyard garden, homegrown coffee shop Mañana, and bespoke shops along South Congress.
On South Congress Avenue amid the avenue's bustling vintage boutiques, music venues, and sidewalk patios
Rooms
Custom wood furnishings from Studio MAI meet subtle terracotta accents and concrete textures, creating calm, tailored sanctuaries above the avenue.
Wellness
The second-floor rooftop pool deck features private cabanas overlooking the avenue, while the gym provides Peloton bikes and FORME mirrors.
Backstory
Local architect Michael Hsu collaborated with Los Angeles-based Studio MAI in 2015 to create a modern architectural anchor on South Congress.
Eat & drink
Choose between twelve seats at Otoko for Japanese omakase, craft cocktails at Watertrade, chophouse classics at Maie Day, or courtyard espresso from Mañana.
The neighborhood
South Congress Avenue unfolds right outside the door, lined with vintage clothing shops, historic music venues, and bustling sidewalk patio dining.
“A low-slung, multi-use building on South Congress Avenue housing a stylish 83-room boutique property.”
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