Downtown Austin Austin, Texas
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottConcert-district hangout
Guitar-body wood paneling, saxophone chandeliers, and weekend DJ sets create a spirited, music-driven social scene in the Living Room lounge.
What it’s good at
Notable
Warm guitar-body wood paneling and trumpet-curved brass anchor the music-inspired interiors.
What they say
US Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Inside, the lobby is dimly lit in soothing lavender and blue and house music is piped in by surround sound.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
In the 2nd Street District, the hotel puts downtown shopping, dining, and Lady Bird Lake's waterfront trails right outside.
The rooms
Deep green walls and hardwood floors frame panoramic downtown views, complete with Scott Newton concert photography and Marshall Bluetooth speakers.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Private cabanas and kasbah daybeds border the heated fourth-floor pool, looking out across downtown skyscrapers.
The spa and gym
AWAY Spa includes steam rooms and curved relaxation lounges, and the 24-hour gym overlooks the downtown skyline.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Serenade cooks French brasserie classics with Texas smoke, and the hidden Blue Room pours cocktails beneath copper-lit arches.
How it began
Built directly beside ACL Live at The Moody Theater, the property was developed to anchor downtown Austin's lively Block 21 district.
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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.