The Texan capital is shimmering with stylish swank, and the best boutique hotels in Austin are swimming in the stuff

Friday June 14 2024

James Wong

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Contrary to popular belief, it ain’t all ranches and dusty motels down south – Austin is a modern metropolis filled with swanky lounges, tech offices, and big-name events, meaning fabulous hotels of all sorts to keep up with the demand. The Texan capital provides the perfect opportunity to elevate a stay, you know; designer furniture with a little feng shui, small-batch spa products from local perfumers, acclaimed on-site restaurants with camera-roll pretty plates… And the odd poolside firepit. This is Texas, after all. Basically, y’all have your eyes set on a boutique hotel to make your stay one to remember, don’t cha?

Whether it's a weekend break or a staycation, we’ve rounded up the best boutique hotels in Austin that pack bags of character, style, and, of course, food (don’t forget to check out our list of best restaurants and best bars while you’re at it), and we promise, these are an experience in their own right. Who says hotels are just for sleeping? Check in and let the fun times roll.

9. Frame Hotel

• Hotels
• South River City
• $$$$
• Recommended

Built from the ground up in 2008, this seven-roomer hidden behind South Congress Ave is one of the Austin's best-kept hotel secrets. The illusion of seclusion comes thanks to the hillside design — the unassuming front façade shields a stunning water feature shaded by a one-hundred-year-old live oak tree. Rooms are adorned with a monochrome color pallette plus the full line of Malin + Goetz bath products are on-hand for freshening up.

Mood? Contemporary hideaway.
Location perks? A one-minute walk to South Congress Avenue.
Budget range? Not the cheapest.