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Austin Proper suits a sociable city break, with several restaurants and bars in the building rather than a stay centered on seclusion.

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Kelly Wearstler's Craftsman-inspired rooms use local woods and stone, so the interiors offer a connection to Austin beyond a downtown address.

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Compare the outlook before booking: some rooms face a parking garage, while others offer city views or private balconies for outdoor time.

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Reserve a private Recovery Room session if you want sauna and cold plunge time without sharing the space with other guests.

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Austin Proper Hotel

Austin Proper Hotel is a downtown Austin hotel with a very specific point of view. At 600 West 2nd Street in the Second Street District, Kelly Wearstler's interiors bring local craft into a setting close to Lady Bird Lake, Shoal Creek and ACL Live. Restaurants and cocktail lounges give the building a social life of its own, while the rooftop pool offers a welcome pause between exploring the city and going out for dinner.

The property combines 238 rooms and suites, Verbena Spa, a fitness center and spaces for private gatherings. It is also part of Design Hotels. For a short visit, the address makes walking between shops, meals and music straightforward. On a longer stay, the choice of rooms, dining venues and wellness facilities gives you more reasons to spend time at the hotel itself.

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Rooms & Suites at Austin Proper Hotel

Standard Room
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Standard Room

345–377 sqft
From 436 USD

Blue Emperador marble gives the bathroom its rich color. A walk-in shower, Aesop products and Parachute robes complete the space. The bedroom takes a warmer...

Premier Room
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Premier Room

375–446 sqft
From 498 USD

The king layout places a settee beside the sleeping area, with tall windows looking across downtown Austin. In the larger two-queen version, there is living...

Premier Balcony Room
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Premier Balcony Room

385 sqft
From 559 USD

There is a choice of places for a morning coffee, with a furnished outdoor area and a sitting space indoors. The room also makes space...

Grand Room
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Grand Room

430 sqft
From 742 USD

The open layout has several seating areas, with room to work, read or sit away from the bed. Local elm wood and earthy tones feature...

Grand View Room
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Grand View Room

580 sqft
From 1’099 USD

Downtown Austin fills the tall windows, with several seating areas arranged across the open floor plan. You can settle with a book or work away...

Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Suite

500 sqft
From 1’237 USD

A compact bedroom opens towards floor-to-ceiling windows, with a separate sitting area for time away from the bed. Downtown views extend across the glass. Custom...

Premier Suite
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Premier Suite

711 sqft
From 2’017 USD

A meal can be enjoyed in the dining area while the bedroom remains a separate space. The living room and sitting area look across downtown...

Premier Balcony Suite
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Premier Balcony Suite

760 sqft
From 2’224 USD

A walk-in closet sits within the separate bedroom, with space to put clothes away beyond the living area. The living room opens onto a furnished...

Proper Balcony Suite
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Proper Balcony Suite

640 sqft
From 2’475 USD

Even the deep soaking tub has a view here. It sits in a marble bathroom with double vanities and a walk-in shower, allowing a choice...

Proper Suite
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Proper Suite

990 sqft
From 3’051 USD

A polished dining table and built-in wet bar give the living room the feel of a city apartment. It is separate from the bedroom, with...

Penthouse Suite
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Penthouse Suite

1,110 sqft
From 4’005 USD

On the hotel's top floor, the outlook reaches across Austin from the living room to the bedroom and even the soaking tub. The private outdoor...

The location is one of the strongest reasons to book. Lady Bird Lake and the hike-and-bike trail are close, which matters in a city where outdoor time is part of the daily rhythm. A morning walk or run can fit around meetings without becoming a separate excursion. Boutiques and restaurants in the Second Street District provide an equally easy route into downtown life.

ACL Live puts a major music venue nearby, and Shoal Creek forms part of the hotel's immediate surroundings. The Peacock's patio overlooks the creek, bringing that setting into a meal. South Congress, East Austin and Barton Springs offer different sides of the city to explore beyond the neighborhood. This is a downtown base with access to outdoor space, rather than a secluded resort outside Austin.

Kelly Wearstler's interiors give Austin Proper its visual signature. The design draws from Austin's Craftsman architecture, with local woods, stone from nearby quarries, patterned textiles and artwork. Rooms and public spaces have a layered, residential feel. The interest lies in the relationships between materials and objects, so even a brief stay rewards a closer look at the furniture and finishes.

Distressed hardwoods and Arts and Crafts-inspired wall coverings carry the character into the bedrooms. Elsewhere, ceramics, vintage rugs and sculptural pieces keep the spaces from feeling uniform. The effect is more residential than formal. Design-minded guests have plenty to notice, but the rooms still provide the practical comforts needed for a working visit or a weekend out in the city.

The first room decision is about the outlook as much as the size. King Rooms measure around 345 square feet and face the parking garage, while Premier King rooms offer city views and an adjacent sitting area at about 375 square feet. Both have marble bathrooms and Proper beds dressed in Fili d'Oro linens. If you expect to spend time in the room during the day, the Premier's outlook is worth considering.

Premier King Balcony rooms offer roughly 385 square feet of space with a private balcony and a sitting area. Grand King rooms offer a larger open plan with multiple seating areas, while Grand King View rooms combine that layout with city views through expansive windows. Aesop bath products, Parachute robes, Nespresso machines and minibars sit alongside bedside controls for lighting and shades. Apple TV and Bluetooth speakers are useful for evenings in.

For more separation between sleeping and relaxing, the Deluxe Suite has a bedroom and separate sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows. The Proper Suite takes a more residential approach. Its approximately 990 square feet include one bedroom, a living room with a built-in wet bar, a dining table and one and a half bathrooms. A soaking tub and double vanities make the main bathroom part of that more generous layout.

The Proper Penthouse Suite has around 1,110 square feet indoors and a furnished private terrace of 550 square feet. Living and dining areas, a wet bar and city and sunset views make it relevant for guests planning to entertain. Families can also consider two-queen rooms and selected connecting arrangements. The distinction between a room with a balcony and a suite with separate living space matters more than choosing the largest category by name alone.

Food and drink are a major part of the hotel. The Peacock Mediterranean Grill is the ground-floor restaurant and lobby bar, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mediterranean dishes lend themselves to sharing, and indoor and outdoor seating lets a meal take on different moods. The creekside patio gives you a reason to stay at the table before heading into downtown.

La Piscina sits on the fifth-floor pool deck. Its Texas-inspired Mexican menu includes ceviches, fajitas, wood-grilled seafood and house-made tortillas from an open comal. Frozen margaritas and small-batch tequilas fit the rooftop setting. The restaurant welcomes local diners as well as hotel guests, giving this part of the property an energy beyond the pool loungers.

Goldie's Sunken Bar offers a more intimate setting behind the lobby, with pink marble, copper finishes, cocktails and afternoon tea. On the second floor, The Quill Room brings small plates, cocktails and music into a lounge furnished with vintage pieces. Views of the Butterfly Bridge connect it to the neighborhood. The two rooms offer distinct settings for an evening without repeating the atmosphere of the rooftop.

Kappo Kappo adds a French-Japanese chef's tasting menu served at an intimate counter. A counter dinner asks for a different kind of evening from sharing plates at The Peacock or stopping for a drink at Goldie's, making food a substantive part of choosing a stay here.

The fifth-floor saltwater rooftop pool has loungers, umbrellas and cabanas, with food and drinks from La Piscina. The elevated deck looks out across downtown Austin. Between city outings, a swim or an afternoon in the shade gives the stay a slower interval without leaving the building.

Verbena Spa offers massage and personalized treatments. Its separately reserved Recovery Room combines a dry sauna, cold plunge and red light therapy. The 2,000-square-foot fitness center adds another option for keeping a familiar routine while away. These facilities are particularly useful on trips that combine meetings, restaurant evenings and time on the lake trail.

A ballroom, meeting rooms, terraces and private dining spaces support business and social occasions. The Peacock's creekside dining area and The Quill Room offer smaller settings than a ballroom, with MML Hospitality involved in catering. For a work visit that includes hosting, those different spaces allow the gathering to retain some of the hotel's design character.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Lady Bird Lake and Second Street shopping sit close to the hotel, so a short break can mean a walk rather than another taxi.

Over wood-grilled seafood and house-made tortillas at La Piscina, downtown views make a meal feel connected to the rooftop setting.

Keeping your exercise routine needn't depend on the weather, with Peloton bikes, free weights and Pilates reformers in the fitness center.

Location of Austin Proper Hotel a Member of Design Hotels

600 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, United States

Weather at Austin Proper Hotel

Austin

What to Know About Austin Proper Hotel

Is Austin Proper Hotel worth it?

Yes. Austin Proper Hotel is worth it for travelers who want a design-led downtown hotel. It has Kelly Wearstler interiors, rooftop pool, Verbena Spa, strong dining, and easy Lady Bird Lake access.

Where is Austin Proper Hotel located?

Austin Proper Hotel is at 600 West 2nd Street in downtown Austin. The location works well for 2nd Street District dining, Lady Bird Lake, music venues, business meetings, and South Congress by car.

How many rooms does Austin Proper Hotel have?

Austin Proper Hotel is commonly listed with 244 rooms and suites. Proper's own room page describes 238 guest rooms and suites, so exact inventory can vary by source.

What is the best room to book at Austin Proper?

Book a Deluxe or Premier room for the core experience. Choose a suite if you want more living space, stronger downtown views, or a more residential Austin feel.

What makes Austin Proper Hotel special?

The hotel stands out for Kelly Wearstler design, local craft details, layered textures, arts-and-crafts influences, a downtown lifestyle setting, and restaurants from McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality.

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