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Choose Four Seasons Austin if you like to start the day outside, with the Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail behind the hotel.

What makes it special

Ask the concierge to pack a picnic for a spin under Austin’s bridges in a vintage-style electric boat on Lady Bird Lake.

Room to consider

For evenings together, choose the two-bedroom suite with a wraparound terrace, outdoor dining and two fire features overlooking Lady Bird Lake.

Insider tip

Ask the concierge to arrange a private Moody Theater tour for a backstage look at the set of Austin City Limits.

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Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Four Seasons Hotel Austin brings Lady Bird Lake into a downtown stay. At 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, the hotel puts the waterfront trail behind the building and Austin's restaurants, shops and music venues within reach on foot. Its three landscaped acres are a genuine part of the experience: lawns for lingering, trees around the pool and room views that can follow the water rather than the skyline.

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Rooms

  • 294 294

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
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Rooms & Suites at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

City View Room
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City View Room

344 sqft
From 864 USD

A sitting area beside the window brings together a sofa, round coffee table and padded stool. Across the room, a smaller table and chair sit...

Deluxe City View Room
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Deluxe City View Room

344 sqft
From 912 USD

A sofa beside the window forms a sitting area apart from the bed, with a round table and a padded stool close by. The room...

Lake View Room
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Lake View Room

344 sqft
From 1’413 USD

The window-side sitting nook looks across the lawn toward Lady Bird Lake. A sofa, round table and padded stool make up the seating, with a...

Deluxe Lake View Room
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Deluxe Lake View Room

344 sqft
From 1’443 USD

Two work surfaces and a sofa beside the window distinguish the layout, with seating for up to four. The room is on floors four through...

Lake View Balcony Room
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Lake View Balcony Room

344 sqft
From 1’622 USD

Balcony doors lead outside, with the lawn, gardens and Lady Bird Lake beyond the railing. Indoors, a sofa and a round table create a sitting...

Executive City View Suite
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Executive City View Suite

549 sqft
From 2’135 USD

A large living room is separate from the sleeping area. Soft colors and classical furnishings surround a white-oak writing desk. Rooms in this category occupy...

City View Suite
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City View Suite

743 sqft
From 2’881 USD

Large windows look onto San Jacinto Boulevard. Austin-inspired artwork brings a local touch to the interior. A sectional sofa faces a low coffee table in...

Lake View Suite
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Lake View Suite

753 sqft
From 3’633 USD

This suite has separate living and sleeping areas. A sectional sofa and a low coffee table sit beside the living-room window, with a padded stool...

Congressional Suite
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Congressional Suite

1,561 sqft
On Request

A wraparound deck takes the living space outside, with cushioned seating around firepits. Inside, a double-door entrance leads to a lounge and a dining table...

Governors Suite
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Governors Suite

1,087 sqft
On Request

Light furnishings contrast with dark wood in this seventh-floor suite, with touches of mid-century design throughout. The living and dining areas are separate from the...

Presidential Suite
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Presidential Suite

1,485 sqft
On Request

The ninth-floor layout brings together several places to sit, including a conversation area known as the jam pit. A classic guitar can be borrowed for...

The hotel has 286 accommodations, comprising 245 rooms and 41 suites, in a nine-story building. Its interiors take their lead from Hill Country lake houses. Blue and gray tones sit alongside wood furnishings and restrained metallic details, with Whitespace Interiors behind the design. The effect is residential without disguising the scale of a full-service city hotel. Opened in 1986, Four Seasons Austin has an established place on the waterfront, where the landscape supplies much of its character.

This is a downtown address, not a retreat outside Austin. The distinction matters when choosing a base for a trip that combines work with a few extra days in the city. The lakeside grounds provide somewhere to spend those free hours without arranging an excursion, while the urban setting keeps dinner and an evening out close.

Most guest-room categories measure 345 square feet, so the main choices are the outlook, floor and bed configuration. Lake-View Rooms have a king or two double beds; the double-bedded option accommodates two adults and two children. City-View Rooms offer the same floor area and a choice of those bed types. A lake view therefore changes the outlook rather than automatically providing a larger room.

The Deluxe Lake-View High Floor Room adds an upper-floor position, while the Premier Lake-View Balcony Room includes private outdoor space. Both are king-bedded categories. Suites introduce more substantial living areas: the City-View Executive Suite measures 545 square feet, the City-View Suite 744 square feet and the Lake-View Suite 758 square feet. The latter pairs a king bedroom with sofa-bed accommodation, making it worth considering when separate living and sleeping areas matter more than a balcony.

For a larger family or a stay with friends, the Congressional Suite has two king bedrooms and can connect to a third bedroom. Its 1,562-square-foot layout includes two full bathrooms and an additional guest bathroom with a shower. A service kitchen and dining table for six support meals together without making the bedrooms part of the gathering space.

The wraparound terrace is the suite's defining feature. It faces Lady Bird Lake and includes lounge seating, a dining table, a bar area and two fire features. Indoors, separate seating areas and a double-door entrance give the suite the proportions of a private apartment. This is a different proposition from a standard room with a view: the outdoor area becomes somewhere to host dinner or spend an evening together.

The outdoor saltwater pool sits among greenery beside the lake. Poolside daybeds and food-and-drink service make it a place to settle for more than a quick swim. Beyond the deck, hammocks and lawn games bring a less formal side to the grounds. Bocce and time beneath the trees can fill the gaps between city plans without requiring a departure from the hotel.

The scale is especially appealing for travelers who enjoy outdoor time but want to stay downtown. The lawn and pool are hotel spaces; the nearby lakefront trail belongs to the wider city. Both contribute to the setting, with runners and walkers following the water beyond the landscaped grounds.

The spa has three treatment rooms, giving it an intimate scale within the hotel. Massage, facials and body treatments draw on local and Texas-inspired ingredients. A relaxation lounge includes a softly lit pink salt wall, while eucalyptus steam rooms provide another place to spend time before or after a treatment. The appeal lies in the small-scale setting and choice of treatments, rather than a large circuit of pools and thermal facilities.

The fitness center faces the gardens and Lady Bird Lake through full-height windows. Cardio equipment, weights and Peloton bikes cover an indoor workout, while access to ten miles of trails provides a longer route outdoors. Trail maps are available, and the concierge can arrange kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding. That connection to the water adds something a gym alone cannot: the option to see Austin from the lake as well as from its streets.

Ciclo is the hotel's steakhouse, combining a Texas grill with Latin influences. Wagyu tomahawk, bone-in ribeye and mesquite-grilled lamb sit alongside dishes such as sweet corn empanadas and ceviche. The range gives a table room to order beyond steak, with lighter plates as well as larger cuts. The dining room and patio look toward the lake, keeping the hotel's setting present during a meal.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch give Ciclo several roles during a stay. Live Oak is the more informal alternative, with cocktails, Texas-inspired food and live music. Its A-Tea-X afternoon tea adds a local interpretation of the traditional service. In-room dining is another option for a slow breakfast or a meal away from the public dining rooms. Guests can eat on property without making every meal the same occasion, while still leaving time for Austin's independent restaurants.

Children have room to play on the back lawn, and the hotel provides pool toys alongside practical room items such as cribs, child-size robes and childproofing equipment. Babysitting can be arranged. The Taylor guitar lending program also connects a family stay to Austin's musical identity, giving younger guests an instrument to try rather than only a performance to watch. The concierge can help plan museum visits and other outings around the family's interests.

Rainey Street, the 2nd Street District and Sixth Street are within walking reach, with South Congress across the lake for boutiques and galleries. These neighborhoods give the stay different directions without committing every outing to a car. Four Seasons Hotel Austin is particularly well placed for travelers who want to move between the waterfront and downtown, rather than spend most of their visit driving across the city.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately seven miles away, with a drive of around 20 minutes depending on traffic. The concierge arranges airport transportation, while drivers have access to valet parking. For a visit centered on downtown, the waterfront and its neighboring districts, the location keeps much of Austin close without giving up a garden setting.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Flower beds and greenbelts frame the hotel’s outdoor saltwater pool, with views of Lady Bird Lake from the pool deck.

At Ciclo, Texas steakhouse cooking meets Latin influences, and the kitchen brings its signature flambéed Wagyu tomahawk to the table.

In the spa, the eucalyptus steam rooms and the pink Himalayan salt wall give you two quite different ways to slow down.

Location of Four Seasons Hotel Austin

98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, United States

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What to Know About Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Is Four Seasons Hotel Austin a good downtown Austin hotel?

Yes. Four Seasons Hotel Austin is a strong choice for travelers who want downtown access with a Lady Bird Lake setting. It suits couples, families, business travelers, music fans, and guests who want city energy with resort-style outdoor space.

Where is Four Seasons Hotel Austin located?

Four Seasons Hotel Austin is in downtown Austin on the shores of Lady Bird Lake. The location is useful for the Austin Convention Center, Congress Avenue, Rainey Street, South Congress, Sixth Street, and lakeside trails.

How many rooms does Four Seasons Hotel Austin have?

Four Seasons Hotel Austin has 294 guest rooms, including 33 suites, with city or Lady Bird Lake views. The rooms have a relaxed lakehouse-inspired style, with calm colors and layouts that work for leisure or business stays.

What are the rooms like at Four Seasons Hotel Austin?

Rooms and suites feel warm, polished, and residential, with modern Texas design touches and comfortable work and sleep areas. Guests who care most about scenery should choose a lake-view or balcony category facing Lady Bird Lake.

Is Four Seasons Hotel Austin on Lady Bird Lake?

Yes. The hotel sits directly by Lady Bird Lake, with lawns, gardens, trails, and water activities close by. This gives the property a calmer feel than many downtown hotels while keeping Austin's main districts nearby.

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