Austin Motel[/caption]Austin Motel
Although its iconic 24-foot-tall Austin Motel sign has remained intact for nearly 80 years, the rest of the Austin Motel has recently seen some changes, from a renovated lobby and gift shop to retro room upgrades.
- complimentary Wi-Fi
- dog-friendly
- pool
Room rates start at $120. 1220 S. Congress Ave. 512-441-1157. www.austinmotel.com
Casulo Hotel
Casulo Hotel includes five types of rooms, including the Jacuzzi Suite, with a French-modern airbath, or the 636-square-foot petite suite with a reading corner and desk. The hotel boasts a Zen theme and includes a cafe.
- complimentary breakfast
- complimentary Wi-Fi
- pool
- restaurant/bar/cafe
Room rates start at $99. 3017 S. I-35, Austin. 512-610-1116. www.casulohotel.com
Heywood Hotel[/caption]Heywood Hotel
Located in East Austin, the modern Heywood Hotel displays arts and crafts from local artists, offers free bicycle rentals for guests and free coffee. Guests can also rent the entire seven-room property.
- complimentary Wi-Fi
$199-$349 1609 E. Cesar Chavez St. 512-271-5522. www.heywoodhotel.com
Hotel Eleven
Owned by husband-and-wife team Mark Vornberg and Shelly Leibham, Hotel Eleven features 14 guest rooms, a street-facing cafe, a beer and wine bar, and three outdoor covered patios. Local artwork can be found throughout the hotel, and snacks, coffee and other beverages can be purchased at the hotel lounge.
- complimentary Wi-Fi
- restaurant/bar/cafe
$199-$319. 1123 E. 11th St. 512-675-0011. www.hotelelevenaustin.com
Hotel Ella[/caption]Hotel Ella
Located in downtown Austin and within walking distance of The University of Texas campus, Hotel Ella is a boutique hotel housed in the historic Goodall Wooten House, one of Austin’s original landmark estates. Constructed in 1900, the Greek Revival-style mansion underwent an extensive renovation in 2013.
- complimentary Wi-Fi
- dog-friendly
- pool
- restaurant/bar/cafe
$189-$500. 1900 Rio Grande St. 512-495-1800. www.hotelella.com
Hotel Saint Cecilia[/caption]Hotel Saint Cecilia
Old-world luxury meets rock 'n' roll at Hotel Saint Cecilia, named after the patron saint of music and poetry. A retail store inside the lobby carries a selection of local products, records and books. The hotel, opened in 2008, also includes a pool and covered terrace.
- pool
About $400-$1,200 112 Academy Drive 512-852-2400. www.hotelsaintcecilia.com
Hotel San Jose[/caption]Hotel San Jose
Built in 1936 as a motor court, or motel, the property was renovated by hotelier Liz Lambert into a bungalow-style minimalist hotel with stucco walls and garden courtyards along South Congress Avenue. Guests can rent bicycles, borrow typewriters and Polaroid cameras, and get Jo’s Coffee delivered to their rooms.
- complimentary Wi-Fi
- dog-friendly
- pool
- restaurant/bar/cafe
About $145-$550 1316 S. Congress Ave. 512-852-2350. www.sanjosehotel.com
Kimber Modern
Geared toward the independent urban traveler, the Kimber Modern boutique hotel features minimalist and modern rooms as well as a multilevel courtyard with a 24-foot glass water feature and multiple lounge areas. Guests can also reserve the entire seven-room hotel.
- complimentary breakfast
- complimentary Wi-Fi
About $200-$400. 110 The Circle. 512-912-1046. www.kimbermodern.com
South Congress Hotel
At the South Congress Hotel, rooms are named after neighborhoods around South Congress Avenue. Several restaurants, including Central Standard, Otoko and Cafe No Se, are located on the hotel property.
- complimentary Wi-Fi
- pool
- restaurant/bar/cafe
$229-$1,409. 1603 S. Congress Ave. 512-920-6405. www.southcongresshotel.com
This list is not comprehensive.
Coming Soon
A list of boutique hotels that are coming soon to Austin
Arrive Hotel
Chicon Street and Sixth Street • www.arrivehotels.com
Commodore Perry Estate
4100 Red River St. • http://commodoreperryestate.com
Hotel Zaza
Lavaca Street and West Fourth Street • www.hotelzaza.com/austin
