Downtown Austin Austin, Texas
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattLakeside creative pulse
Communal concrete fireplaces, lobby espresso counters, and sunlit terraces draw travelers and locals together along the edge of Lady Bird Lake.
“The midcentury building houses 428 rooms and suites inspired by the Lone Star landscape, with headboards that evoke desert canyons...”
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century concrete bones meet sandblasted plywood headboards, custom hearths, and curved full-height windows overlooking the lake.
Notable
Guests and locals gather around P6 rooftop cocktails, the lakeside pool deck, and the lobby coffee counter.
Notable
Over five hundred Central Texas artworks fill guestrooms, alongside an on-site outpost of beloved taco maker Veracruz.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
it’s thanks to architect Michael Hsu and designer Sean Knibb that the LINE Austin is as stylish as it is today, mixing classic modernism and industrial-chic textures
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set right on the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, the hotel sits steps from Congress Avenue Bridge and downtown concert halls.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look across the water or downtown, paired with sandblasted plywood headboards, local art, and saddle-leather chairs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A saltwater infinity pool looks out over Lady Bird Lake, bordered by submerged chaises and a wood-clad fireplace.
The gym and yoga
Alongside a 24-hour gym and weekly outdoor yoga, loaner bikes and stand-up paddleboards are ready for the lake.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Kristen Kish crafts inventive fare at Arlo Grey, and open-air lounge P6 serves cocktails over views of Lady Bird Lake.
The design is laid-back and a little bit funky, just like Austin, with minimalist furnishings, warm natural materials, and local artwork, plus floor-to-ceiling windows.
How it began
Debuting in 1965 as the Crest Inn, this modernist landmark once hosted Club Seville, broadcasting live jazz across Austin airwaves.
“Nevertheless, a mix of natural textures, yielded from sandblasted plywood headboards and exposed concrete columns, combined with a soothing colour palette, create an inviting escape…”
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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.