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Austin Proper Hotel
Austin, Texas, United States · Proper Hotels · Core Luxury
Kelly Wearstler designed Austin Proper, a 238-room house on 2nd Street that opened in 2019 a mile from the Texas Capitol. Forbes has it Four-Star for 2026, and Michelin gave it One Key in 2026. The Peacock serves Mediterranean cooking, La Piscina grills Tex-Mex beside the rooftop pool, and The Quill Room pours the cocktails.
- 238 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: 2nd Street District
- Rooms from 345 sq ft (32 m²)
- Interiors: Kelly Wearstler
About Austin Proper Hotel
- Some rooms look over the Colorado River or Lady Bird Lake; suites add living areas and wet bars.
- Verbena Spa keeps a cold plunge and sauna next to a 2,000-square-foot gym, and the house belongs to Design Hotels.
- Entry-level rooms start at 345 sq ft (32 m²).
History
Austin Proper opened in 2019 on 2nd Street in downtown Austin, 238 rooms with interiors by Kelly Wearstler. The house looks over the Colorado River, a mile from the Texas Capitol and two miles from Lady Bird Lake, and belongs to Design Hotels. Forbes Travel Guide rated it Four-Star in 2026; MICHELIN gave it One Key in 2025.
The setting
2 miles from Lady Bird Lake.
Restaurants and bars
- The Peacock — Restaurant · Mediterranean-inspired
- La Piscina — Restaurant · Wood-grilled Tex-Mex
- Goldie's — Restaurant
- The Quill Room — Restaurant
- Kappo Kappo — Restaurant · French Japanese · One MICHELIN Star
Experiences
- Wellness experiences — Immersive wellness experiences including a 2,000-square-foot gym, cold plunge and sauna at Verbena Spa, and poolside recovery.
- Trail ride along Lady Bird Lake — Trails along Lady Bird Lake are presented as a wellness and outdoor option from the hotel.
- Trails and local boutiques in the 2nd Street District — Guests can step out to Lady Bird Lake trails, local boutiques, the Violet Crown film venue or nearby live music.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Yoga
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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