The Most Beautiful Boutique Hotels to Book in Texas
Traditional Texan hospitality meets cosmopolitan vibes in these outstanding boutique hotels in Texas. From Dallas to trendy Austin and the arts oasis of Marfa, here’s our pick of the most beautiful, daring and luxurious accommodations across the state – all bookable with Culture Trip.
1. Canvas Hotel Dallas, for a rooftop infinity pool in Dallas
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2. Hillside Boutique Hotel, for terrific views of the Medina River Valley in Castroville
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Not to be outdone by city slickers in Houston, Dallas or Austin, Texas Hill Country – the hospitality hotbed of Castroville, to be precise, 26mi (42km) west of San Antonio – affords its own rural take on boutique bed-downs at Hillside. Texas-chic decor shaped by the hotel’s own line of furnishings (the blankets, pillows, rugs, bath products, robes and all the beds and furniture are purchasable) characterizes these 38 rooms on a 13-acre (5ha) hillside. An on-site bar, restaurant, swimming pool and spa – all privy to outstanding views across the Medina River Valley – make this a one-stop boutique bonanza for Hill Country enthusiasts.
3. Stanton House, for contemporary art aficionados in El Paso
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El Paso’s art-forward Stanton House is debatably more museum than hotel, with its 42 rooms and suites housing as much one-of-a-kind contemporary art than many a gallery before it. But artworks here aren’t merely wall candy – they are part and parcel of the rooms themselves, often converging to create an immersive experience wholly unlike the average place to rest your weary head. Lightwell king/queen rooms, for example, feature a shared glass wall harboring a full-motion art installation that illuminates the room. The rabble-rousing art collection dominates the landscape at this ultra-modern boutique choice, catering to a discerning, fashion-forward clientele with an eye for the provocative as a result.
5. Hotel Emma, for a stay in former brewery in San Antonio
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6. South Congress Hotel, for superb on-site facilities in Austin
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7. Archer Hotel, for cowboy-themed Pop Art in Austin
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Austin’s Archer Hotel leaves no ambiguity when it comes to location: Texas-sized twinkling stars help form the lofty glass-and-steel ceiling over its Second Bar + Kitchen, a common theme carried out all around this 171-room boutique hotel. Horse imagery along with Spanish, Western and cowboy-themed Pop Art and warm, masculine-leaning earth tones and leathers set the tone in both common areas and the rooms, which come in six design palettes. Located well north of downtown Austin, it’s an escape from the 6th Street hubbub, but offers its own diversions in the North Austin fashion and dining hub of Domain NORTHSIDE and the Domain and the lively Rock Rose nightlife district.
8. The Joule Dallas, for art lovers in Dallas
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9. Hotel Ella, for a stay in a Victorian mansion in Austin
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10. Hotel ZaZa Dallas, for eccentric decor in Dallas
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For more options, discover our guide to the best hotels in Texas for every traveler, the most luxurious hotels to book in Texas, or the most beautiful castles in Texas all bookable with Culture Trip.
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