Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Stunning interior design and great pool

I travelled recently to the Proper Hotel here in Austin with 3 friends for the 4th of July. We are in our mid 20s and spent 7 nights at the Austin Proper hotel. Here are my thoughts after our stay: If you love a vibrant, bustling hotel atmosphere, this is the place to be. The decor and ambiance are absolutely breathtaking, and both the bar and restaurants were always alive with energy. Plus, the location is unbeatable, right in the heart of downtown and within easy walking distance of incredible dining. Our room was pristine, and the room service was top-notch. Shoutout to Jenny for giving our room a total makeover day after day. Another standout was the concierge team; their text-messaging service alone made the stay worth every penny. Whether we needed an umbrella after a guest got sunburned, extra robes, a fruit bowl, or even a microwave and mini-fridge, they accommodated every single request instantly. Paired with the ultra-convenient valet service, this hotel truly felt like our second home. The staff's warmth and efficiency made our trip! On the pricey side, especially as Canadians coming to the US, but in my opinion it was worth every penny.

I have lived in Austin for 20 years and this tops my Austin dining experience list. The chefs were absolutely incredible and each dish built on the last in such a beautiful way. It was absolutely delicious, visually stunning, and every detail is managed from the dinnerware to the service expectations to the overall holistic experience. I would highly highly recommend trying it.

I have both worked and stayed at many luxury hotels over the years, but Austin Proper really stood out to me. From the moment we arrived, the service felt genuinely warm and thoughtful. I was celebrating my birthday, and the front desk staff went above and beyond to make it feel special, which meant a lot and set the tone for the entire stay. The design of the hotel is stunning. Everything feels modern and curated without being cold or overly trendy. The rooms and common spaces were immaculately clean, and I loved all of the greenery throughout the property. It creates a calm, relaxing atmosphere that makes you forget you are in the middle of downtown Austin. That being said, the location is fantastic with beautiful river views and easy access to everything. The view from the rooftop pool was gorgeous (especially during sunset), the lounge chairs were very comfortable, and the service was friendly and attentive. The food and drinks were another highlight. Every cocktail and meal we had was flavorful, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. Don't leave without trying La Piscina! This is one of those hotels that feels special from start to finish. Stylish but welcoming, luxurious without trying too hard, and absolutely worth the stay. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Austin.

Ate dinner pool side in amazing cabana at la piscina our server Celal was amazing, then had drinks at Quill Room after, Dayana and Dodd treated us like rock stars! My son’s 25th birthday was absolutely incredible thanks to Giulio our amazing Host that greeted us promptly at the door! Cant wait to go back!

This hotel is so perfect from the people, the decor, the food and the location. I will absolutely be staying here again the next time we are in Austin. Walk to see the bats, go eat at the food trucks on congress or even close enough to walk UT. The service is truly incredible. From the manager to the spa, daily free offer and GF goodies.

Staying at the Proper for a couple of nights while in town. We know Austin well having lived here for about 7 years and has heard good things about the hotel. Had good meals at Peacock before so decided to check it out. After a night here I think there are better options (Thompson, Fairmont, JW, W, etc). The room is nicely decorated, but very small. No desk or chair which was inconvenient as I had to do some work. Marriott status didn’t help as I got a room which literally looks at a parking garage wall roughly 30 feet away. The service so far has been fine, very responsive via text, but I found check in to be a bit cold in their welcome. The main bar is packed and loud, which I get for Austin. The small bar just off the front desk is really nice and the servers in there were incredible. Looked to go to the pool, and it’s pretty green and cloudy…so debating if that’s where to spend the day. I’m confident it will be a good vibe. The restaurant up there is currently closed though, so that limits some options. Gym is awesome - huge and has a ton of equipment. Overall - just think the room is subpar for the money. Think some of the other premier properties in town are better value and present more value if you have loyalty program status.

Such a vibe. From coffee and breakfast each morning to afternoons by the pool and workouts in the gym, every part of the experience felt effortless. Peacock was the highlight—the restaurant and bar exceeded even our high expectations. The food was exceptional, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the service tied it all together. We absolutely loved our stay.