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The Frances Modern Inn
Austin, Texas, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
The Frances Modern Inn is a 15-room house at 1123 East 11th Street in Central East Austin, named for owner Vicki Faust's grandmother. Rooms are keyless and labeled Small through Extra-Large, each with a different door knocker. Downtown is a short ride, Franklin Barbecue sits on the same street, and Michelin gave the inn One Key in 2026.
- 15 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: East Austin
- Rooms from 280 sq ft (26 m²)
About The Frances Modern Inn
- Conde Nast Traveler describes 15 keyless-entry rooms at 1123 East 11th Street.
- Owner Vicki Faust previously co-founded Kimber Modern, now Frame Hotel Treehouse.
- The inn sits in East Austin's historic Black cultural district near Franklin Barbecue.
- Entry-level rooms start at 280 sq ft (26 m²).
History
Vicki Faust, who earlier co-founded Kimber Modern, opened The Frances in 2021 as a tribute to her grandmother Frances Faust. The inn remains independent in a neighborhood where larger groups have bought other design hotels. Fifteen rooms occupy two floors with a rooftop above.
Experiences
- Yoga classes on the rooftop — The rooftop is presented as an outdoor oasis for yoga classes and sunset happy hours.
Amenities
- Rooftop
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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