The minibar holds a lovely collection of unique, local offerings, but it’s the idyllic rooftop pool where you’ll find us enjoying a stiff cocktail. A bevvy of funky boutiques, vintage shops, and food trucks punctuate SoCo’s trendy streets that surround the hotel. Minimalist design takes centre stage here, with exposed brick, hardwood floors, and large floor-to-ceiling windows keeping things airy and bright. Over in the heart of SoCo (ultra-trendy South Congress Avenue) is the aptly named South Congress Hotel. Complimentary bicycles make it a cinch to explore the eclectic, independent shops and eateries in the surrounding Eastside. Your best bet is to try going to Cheer Up Charlies on a queer night, or Oil Can Harrys/Castros/Bout Time II whenever they have a drag show or whenever Kings N. Old meets new in each of the seven rooms, where historic and uber-local elements seamlessly combine original longleaf pine hardwood floors and one-of-a-kind handicrafts from nearby studios are but a few of the creative, bespoke details.
Maybe you were lucky enough to see Butthole Surfers or The Big Boys at Les Amis Cafe. You spent a lot of time doing homework at the new Faulk Central Library (built in 1979). Experience Texas hospitality at its finest at Heywood Hotel, an original 1925 Craftsman bungalow turned luxurious East Austin Inn. You watched Austin City Limits with your parents and either loved or hated Willie Nelson.
