7 Historic Hotels in Downtown Austin
Austin is a city rich in history and cultural diversity. When visiting the capitol city, consider immersing yourself in the style of days gone by at one of these 7 historic hotels: all located conveniently in the bustling heart of downtown Austin.
The Austin Motel
Located south of the Colorado River, the Austin Motel offers views of the State Capitol, and is within walking distance of Richards Congress Avenue Bridge: a popular viewing point to catch sight of Austin’s bat colony.
The motel features 41 guest rooms and suites, complimentary onsite parking, and a 1,110 square foot swimming pool. Pets are welcome, for an additional fee.
Built in 1938, the motel features a retro, kitschy vibe while offering updated, modern comforts. Rates average from $125 to $245 a night. Click here to learn more.
The Austin Motel
1220 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
United States
Phone: +1 512-441-1157
The Commodore Perry Estate
Built in 1928, the Commodore Perry Estate is enveloped by scenic gardens, creating a peaceful haven in the heart of bustling Austin. Designer Ken Fulk brings an elegant yet welcoming European vibe to the 10-acre estate.
Guest accommodations include 400 standard guest rooms, suites, and indulgent “mansion suites” designed in the style of the Italian Renaissance Revival.
Amenities include free Wi-Fi, pool and gym access, business services and an onsite restaurant and bar. Rates begin at around $529 a night. Click here to learn more.
The Commodore Perry Estate
4100 Red River St
Austin, TX 78751
United States
Phone: +1 866-976-4312
The Driskill
Constructed in 1886, The Driskill is the oldest operating hotel in the city of Austin. Located at the corner of 6th and Brazos Streets in the heart of the downtown music scene, this premier Austin property offers 189 guest rooms, as well as elegant bridal suites, two onsite restaurants and a grand ballroom.
The Driskill lays claim to dozens of accolades, including Trip Expert’s “Expert’s Choice Award”, US News & World Report’s “Best Hotel in Austin”, and designation as a AAA Four Diamond Hotel. Rates begin at around $179 a night. Click here to learn more.
The Driskill
604 Brazos St
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Phone: +1 512-439-1234
Hotel Ella
This historic boutique hotel features 47 lavish guestrooms and suites, and is located in downtown Austin near the University of Texas campus. The hotel grounds are decorated with diverse selections of modernist artworks by Texas creatives, surrounding guests with style and local culture.
Hotel Ella was built in 1900 and refreshed in 2013, offering guests a balance of Greek revival aesthetic and modern comforts. Amenities include a complimentary electric car-charging station, a cabana-lined pool, fitness center and an array of business services.
Rates begin at around $85 a night. Click here to learn more.
Hotel Ella
1900 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78705
United States
Phone: +1 844-720-1497
Hotel Saint Cecilia
This cozy boutique hotel offers an intimate experience, with only 14 available guest rooms. The hotel was constructed in 1888 to honor the patron saint of music and poetry.
Hotel Saint Cecilia draws its aesthetics and design from the late 1960s and early 1970s, when American culture was awash with beat poetry and rock ‘n roll.
Amenities include a lending library open to all guests, containing vintage LPs along with collections of rock biographies and poetry anthologies from the founders’ favorite artists. Rates begin at $445 a night. Click here to learn more.
Hotel Saint Cecilia
112 Academy Dr
Austin, TX 78704
United States
Phone: +1 512-852-2400
Hotel San Jose
A sister-resort to the Hotel Saint Cecilia, the Hotel San Jose offers boutique accommodations for the budget-conscious. Constructed in 1936, the resort underwent a transformation in 2000 to resemble a 40-room urban bungalow.
Hotel San Jose is located on South Congress Avenue, near the downtown district and popular Lady Bird Johnson Lake. Amenities include a swimming pool and complimentary drinking water, along with typewriters and Polaroid cameras available for guests to borrow.
Rates begin at around $225 per night. Click here to learn more.
Hotel San Jose
1316 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
United States
Phone: +1 512-444-7322
Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
Built in 1924, the Stephen F. Austin Royal was the first high-rise hotel in the capitol city. Located on Congress Avenue, the hotel underwent a renovation in March of 2013.
The property features a variety of guest rooms and suites, with amenities such as an indoor lap pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and convenient access to Austin attractions such as Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, Paramount Theater and the Texas Capitol.
Rates begin at around $99 a night. Click here to learn more.
Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
701 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Phone: +1 512-457-8800
Please consult hotel websites for details on operations during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Nightly rates are subject to change based on demand and seasonal events.
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