Unique Hotels in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas, is in the central part of the state and serves as the capital. At the foothills of the region known as the Texas Hill Country, Austin has rolling hills that make it a good home to several hiking trails and a good place for plenty of other outdoor sports such as golfing. The city is home to Lady Bird Lake, which offers opportunities for boating and kayaking. Lake Travis is just to the west of the city. When in Austin, the cuisine is plentiful but a favorite is Texas barbecue. Several hotels in the city offer uncommon amenities.
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Kimber Modern
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The Kimber Modern's clean lines, simple architecture, artwork, ample lighting and attention to detail make the hotel uncommon. Located in the SoCo District (South Congress Shopping District) there are shopping and dining opportunities within walking distance. The furnishings throughout the hotel are urban and ultra modern yet comfortable. Hotel highlights include a complimentary gourmet breakfast each morning, gourmet coffee, virtual concierge center, meeting space and a business center. Rooms and suites include iPod docking station, refrigerator, reading chair, work desk, luxury towels, plush linens, bathrobes, specialty bath products, private balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. Several sidewalk cafes, diners and specialty shopping are within a few blocks of the hotel.
Kimber Modern
110 The Circle
Austin, TX 78704
512-912-1046
kimbermodern.com
Mansion at Judges' Hill
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The Mansion at Judges' Hill originally opened in 1900 is now a luxury boutique hotel in the downtown district of Austin. The hotel, once the private residence of Goodall Wooten, a local doctor who lived in the house for 44 years with his family. In 1944, the property was sold and converted into a student housing property and later became a drug and alcohol treatment center. In 2001, the property sold once again and the home was renovated and transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel. Guest services include a business center, fitness facility, laundry services, on-site restaurant and spa services. Guest rooms include complimentary wireless Internet access, luxurious bedding, work desk, specialty bath products, bathrobes, in-room stereo, in-room safe and hypoallergenic duvets and pillows. The hotel is within walking distance of numerous antique shops, specialty stores and diverse dining opportunities.
Mansion at Judges' Hill
1900 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78705
800-311-1619
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Driskill Hotel
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The Driskill Hotel in the downtown district of the city prides itself on its membership in the Historic Hotels of America. The hotel, built in 1886 as a showplace for Jesse Driskill, was one of the tallest buildings the city had seen at the time. In 1895, the property was converted to a hotel that featured all the modern amenities of that era. Over the years, the property changed ownership several times, but in 2008, it underwent extensive remodeling and renovations, creating a hotel like no other in the area. Hotel highlights include 24-hour fitness center, business center and massage services. Rooms feature antique furnishings, complimentary wireless Internet service, luxury bedding, plush bathrobes, in-room safes, mini bars, custom vanities and on-site dining.
Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos St.
Austin, TX 78701
800-252-9367
driskillhotel.com
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