The Best Romantic Hotels In Austin
If your idea of a romantic weekend away is hitting up some of the US’s best live music, then head to Austin, Texas. With a cool, laid-back vibe and some excellent restaurants on offer, it’s guaranteed to be a weekend you won’t forget. Here are the best romantic hotels in Austin.
1. Austin Proper Hotel
Hotel
Lovebirds will thoroughly enjoy a stay at Austin Proper Hotel, which officially opened in 2020. The 32-story, 500,000sqft (46,500sqm) building (designed by famed Kelly Wearstler) is a marvel to behold, with its creative, high-end mix of Art Nouveau decor and local craftsmanship. This ultra-sophisticated hotel is the perfect place to hole up with your sweetheart for the weekend. The 24-hour fitness center and spa offers private wellness sessions, the fifth-floor pool overlooks Lady Bird Lake, and there are complimentary bike rentals (though you’ll undoubtedly have a hard time tearing yourself away).
2. The Pearl Vintage Hotel
Bed and Breakfast
Somewhat of a hidden gem, in historic Judges Hill, the Pearl Vintage Hotel is a restored Victorian mansion surrounded by mature oak and pecan trees, where guests can enjoy a personalized stay. Rooms are homey and elegantly furnished, and some have private balconies and observation decks. The hotel offers in-room massages, and a hot breakfast can be delivered to your door upon request. There’s even a Romance Package, complete with strawberries, chocolate and champagne.
3. The Driskill
Independent Hotel, Luxury
The stately Driskill Hotel is a local institution. Situated directly on Sixth Street, this majestic, Romanesque-style hotel was built in 1886. Today, it remains one of the city’s most noteworthy landmarks. Sip a blackberry-and-bourbon cocktail in the hotel bar with your companion and listen to piano tunes, while admiring the gorgeous stained-glass light fixtures, decorative columns and massive oil paintings in the lobby.
5. W Austin
Hotel
6. Habitat Suites
Hotel
Billed as a “green oasis hotel in the heart of Austin,” Habitat Suites is the ideal lodging choice for the eco-conscious sweethearts out there. Native foliage surrounds the property, and guests are encouraged to try the herbs and fruits planted in the organic garden. Every morning, a complimentary breakfast of fair-trade coffee, fruit and a rotating menu of hot dishes (like breakfast tacos and egg toast) is served.
7. Hotel Granduca Austin
Hotel
8. The Four Seasons
Chain Hotel
Located right on Lady Bird Lake, the Four Seasons is a classic choice for couples, with its reputation for high-class hospitality and timeless elegance. You and your beloved will love soaking in the heated saltwater pool and drinking margaritas while enjoying the lake views. Indulge in a couples massage at the recently renovated, award-winning spa, which boasts a relaxation lounge with a pink Himalayan salt wall, a eucalyptus steam room and a wide variety of treatments.
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