1609 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, Texas, United States | (512) 271-5522
Hip room design with bright pops of color
Attractive bathrooms with modern fixtures
Intimate setting in a Craftsman-style house
Interiors have local art and handmade furniture
Lobby has free umbrellas to borrow, as well as coffee and tea service
Staff is extremely attentive, with front desk proving concierge services
Thoughtful details such as black make-up towels, minibars with fair prices, and water spouts for oatmeal and tea
Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking
Free bike rentals
No breakfast or on-site dining
Limited staff hours in early morning and at night
Neighborhood is still up-and-coming
No gym, spa, or business center
This seven-room hotel, situated in an intimate Craftsman-style house in the up-and-coming East Austin area, lives up to its "unique boutique" billing. Rooms all have distinct, trendy decor with pops of color and smart details such as black make-up towels and eco-friendly, big-bottle toiletries. Free perks include parking, Wi-Fi, and bikes loans, and rooms come stocked with large flat-screen TVs, French presses, and minibars with fair prices. But the hotel's size means limited service hours, and virtually no amenities.
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Scene
An intimate boutique hotel with thoughtful details and plenty of character
This East Austin hotel has more character and design charm than you may except from its up-and-coming neighborhood. The owners have added personal touches -- such as locally made art and handmade furniture created from reclaimed wood -- to all seven rooms, and the intimate size means each guest receives personalized service. But there are no features or on-site restaurants to speak of. The front desk's limited hours -- though someone is available by phone 24 hours -- are surprisingly little problem. Acting as conceirges, the front desk staff displays an impressive knowledge of dining and nightlife options in the area. Downtown Austin is about a mile away, and the East 6th nightlife scene is even closer. Guests can rent a bike from the hotel, pick up the bus outside the hotel, or take a quick cab to access the restaurants and shops nearby.
Location
While not in the most prime location, the area is young, up-and-coming, and just a short drive downtown Austin
East Austin is still an up-and-coming area, home to a young, hip crowd. Downtown Austin, which is home to the best nightlife and live music venues in the Southwest, is a short drive from the hotel, as are some of the best tourist spots in town. The hotel is also in front of the#17 busline, and the hotel offers free bike loans.- 13-minute drive to Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Rooms
What the hotel lacks in actual features, rooms help make up for in character and charm
All seven rooms in the hotel have unique style and colorful accents. Two of the rooms have patios, and only one has balcony, but all have modern amenities and thoughtful extras.- Rooms start at 279 square feet and have seating areas.
All-Inclusive / Food
The hotel doesn't have any on-site dining, and many guests venture to nearby neighborhoods for meals.
The hotel doesn't have dining options on site, and many guests head to Austin's famous SoCo and Sixth Street Entertainment districts for restaurants, which are located within a mile or so of the hotel. There is, however, free coffee and tea in the lobby at all times.
Room 1 - King Deluxe Room
Room 2 - Queen Deluxe Room
Room 3 - Queen High Standard Room
Room 4 - King Patio Room
Room 5 - Queen Bee Room
Room 6 - King Patio Room
Room 7 - Queen Balcony Room
1609 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, Texas, United States
(512) 271-5522
