10 Best 5-Star Hotels in Austin

Four Seasons Hotel Austin is a luxury hotel on Lady Bird Lake with lake views, a saltwater pool, 24-hour fitness center, spa and lakeside setting. Its accommodations include lake-view balcony rooms, flexible suites, pet-friendly stays and family-oriented amenities such as babysitting services and children’s supplies. The property suits leisure travelers, couples, families and guests seeking downtown access with a resort-style environment.

The Driskill is an 1886 hotel in downtown Austin with historic architecture, high-ceilinged rooms, a renowned grill and a bar with live music. Its grand interiors, woodwork, portraits and stained glass make it a fit for travelers and event guests seeking a character-filled stay or a historic Austin setting for drinks and dining.

Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown near the Domain is a straightforward Austin hotel with guest rooms, a restaurant, a gym, and a seasonal outdoor pool. It suits travelers looking for a stay with practical on-site amenities and a pool option during the appropriate season. The property also has a bar, while guest accounts describe spacious rooms and attentive front-desk service.

Hyatt Regency Austin is a modern hotel beside the Colorado River, with rooms that include some lake or city views, an on-site eatery, an outdoor pool, a gym and access to the Lady Bird Lake trail. Its central location supports walking to Austin City Limits, nearby dining and bike rentals. Balcony rooms are especially suited to guests prioritizing views.

Hotel Viata is a Westlake Hills hotel offering rooms and suites, a restaurant and bar, a gym, outdoor pool and spa services. Set among trees while remaining minutes from downtown Austin, it suits travelers wanting a quieter retreat near the city. Spa offerings include customized Swedish-style and deep-tissue massages, facials, body treatments and couples services.

Austin Proper Hotel is a design-forward luxury hotel in Downtown Austin's Second Street District, near Lady Bird Lake, ACL Live and local shopping. The property has 238 rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, wellness experiences, a refined Mediterranean restaurant and a cocktail bar. Its expressive interiors and locally oriented culinary concepts give the stay a strong sense of place.

Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection is an Austin hotel set on a 10-acre estate with an art nouveau restaurant, outdoor pool, chapel and gardens. The property blends historic Texas character with contemporary style and offers Mansion Suites, rooms at the Inn and suites at the Inn. It suits travelers seeking a destination-like stay, on-site dining and a distinctive setting near downtown.