{"id":61173,"date":"2017-06-06T10:10:20","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T15:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=61173"},"modified":"2017-09-26T20:44:48","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T01:44:48","slug":"10-amazing-austin-hotels-suit-every-traveler-type","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/10-amazing-austin-hotels-suit-every-traveler-type\/","title":{"rendered":"10 amazing Austin hotels to suit every traveler type"},"content":{"rendered":"

Austin keeps it weird, but the Texas state capital city also keeps it authentic. Most notably for an eclectic live music scene that seems to have no limits (get it?), Austin<\/a>‘s also a great place for vintage shopping, communing with nature and festivals, festivals, festivals. The range of places to stay matches the diversity of the city writ large. Here’s where to stay if you’re…<\/p>\n

RELATED<\/strong>: 15 things never to say to an Austinite<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Hotel

Hotel Van Zandt<\/p><\/div>\n

…feeling the beat
\n<\/strong>The Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt<\/a>, located in the historic Rainey Street District, offers a refined riff on Austin’s world-famous music scene. When you first walk in, you’ll\u00a0see brass instrument-inspired chandeliers in the entryway, and hear smooth jams curated by \u00a0the property’s director of music. All of the public spaces have their own individual playlists, including the rooftop pool.<\/p>\n

\"Hotel

Hotel Driskill<\/p><\/div>\n

…looking for ghosts
\n<\/strong>The Driskill<\/a>, built in 1886, places in you in the middle of a historic downtown setting . Over the years, the iconic hotel has been lovingly restored, with gleaming marble floors, towering columns and stained-glass ceilings. An occasional ghost may also evoke a bygone era. Best chances for a ghostly encounter? Check into Room 525.<\/p>\n

\"Hotel

Hotel Granduca<\/p><\/div>\n

…feeling grand
\n<\/strong>Hop over to Hotel Granduca,<\/a> located on a hilltop in West Austin. It’s a bit like Tuscany meeting Texas Hill Country. While not necessarily as cozy as a Tuscan villa, the Granduca does have a certain European grace. While Italian flair is everywhere, from hand-painted murals to mosaic tile designs, exposed beams and wooden elements bring rustic Texas back into the equation.<\/p>\n

\"Hotel

Photo courtesy of Hotel Ella<\/p><\/div>\n

…feeling like a bit of classic comfort
\n<\/strong>Hotel Ella<\/a> is a thoroughly modern stylish boutique property housed in one of Austin\u2019s original landmark estates. Constructed in 1900, the Greek revival-style mansion was modernized in 2013. Check out the artwork around the property, much of which is for sale.
\nThere are plenty of comfy places to hang out, including a cabana-lined pool and a wraparound veranda overlooking the front lawn.<\/p>\n

\"Highlander

Highlander Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n

feeling like counting sheep…
\n<\/strong>When you drive by the Highlander Hotel <\/a>in Austin\u2019s Boulevard District, you can\u2019t help but notice the pink sheep standing watch at the entrance. Walk inside and discover even more of the authentic-looking ovine replicas (that is, if sheep actually had pink wool). Opened in 2016 in a former Travelodge, the Highlander still has some motel issues\u2014thinner walls, older plumbing\u2014but if your flock feels sheepish about overpaying for a room, this is your place.<\/p>\n

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\"South

Photo courtesy of the South Congress Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n

…feeling funky
\n<\/strong>Located in one of Austin\u2019s funkiest neighborhoods, complete with vintage stores, music venues and galleries, the South Congress Hotel <\/a>looks, from the outside, like an updated old-fashioned motel. But it’s a completely new building, circa 2015. The hip boutique hotel has a minimalist design offset with pops of blue. And, no bunk, the place even has a room with two queen-sized bunk beds.<\/p>\n

\"Four

Four Seasons Austin<\/p><\/div>\n

…feeling fancy (with a Texas drawl)<\/strong>
\nIt may have Southwestern touches such as cowhide-covered sofas, a lending library of books by Texas authors and cowboy sculpture, but make no mistake, this is still a Four Seasons<\/a>. Relax in an Adirondack chair on the hotel’s manicured lawn, which overlooks Lady Bird Lake. Sip a Batini (Austin’s official drink) at the Lobby Lounge or take a guitar lesson. Don’t skip a stop in the recently-renovated spa.<\/p>\n

\"Element

Element Austin Downtown<\/p><\/div>\n

…wanting to stay somewhere brand spanking new
\n<\/strong>Several hotels are opening in Austin in 2017. This summer, an\u00a0Aloft<\/a> and an\u00a0Element<\/a>\u00a0will run separate operations under one downtown roof.\u00a0\u00a0Element is an eco-conscious brand (even the logo is green). The Austin room design will be clean and open, with plenty of use of natural materials. Aloft, in the meantime, aspires to provide a cool, funky boutique experience. The hotels share out-of-room amenities, like a fitness center, a restaurant and an outdoor lounge\/bar. The Fairmont<\/a>\u00a0is also coming to downtown this fall. It will become the city\u2019s largest hotel. The Texas-sized property is so big that it will have more than 1,000 rooms and five\u2014count \u2018em, five\u2014restaurants.<\/p>\n

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