Hotel Van Zandt
Grand modern boutique hotel ($$)
A swanky place to stay in the Rainey Street District, with easy access to the hike and bike path along Lady Bird Lake and a 15-minute stroll from South Congress Avenue.
This grand hotel’s lobby showcases artistic touches made from what look like repurposed parts of a brass band, a nod to the city’s nightlife.
The rooms feel cozier and more tailored, with deep grays, browns, and blues accented by crisp white sheets, towels, and curtains.
Look closely at the wall paper and you’ll make out the vintage city maps of Austin.