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Perched on Lady Bird Lake with the Congress Avenue Bridge just visible from the grounds, this Forbes Four Star hotel manages the rare trick of sitting in downtown Austin without feeling like it. A recent renovation refreshed the rooms and brought in a new restaurant and bar, both leaning into Texas-meets-Latin cooking. Visiting musicians and celebrities have long made it a preferred bolthole, which tells you something about the noise level in the lobby.
Three honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Four Star
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
- 50 Best 2025 · Most Admired Hotel Group Award
One number, weighted & current 91
How we score
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