Romantic Hotels in Austin, Texas

With its liberal ideals and quirky culture, Austin doesn't quite fit in with the rest of Texas--and that's how its residents like it. Austin is a cultural center bolstered by its incredible natural setting. Rivers divide the city into quadrants, while lakes and natural springs provide a scenic backdrop, along with plenty of freshwater swimming opportunities. It's hard not to feel romantic in this warm, blossoming city, and there are numerous hotels that will fit any traveler's desire for romance.

The Driskill Hotel

The Driskill Hotel is one of Austin's oldest and most luxurious hotels, with a history dating back to 1929. Fresh flowers and softly glowing lights decorate the dark wooden interior of this large, elegant building. The hotel offers two dining options: the Driskill Grill, which offers casual wine tasting, and the 1886 Café & Bakery. Both are well regarded in the city. If you still question the romance of the Driskill, consider this: the Driskill offers a "Fall in Love" room package, complete with champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and body oils.

The Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-5911
www.driskillhotel.com

Vintage Villas

Vintage Villas boasts a view of the serene Lake Travis. Located on the bluffs, Vintage Villas is an exceptional place to watch the sunset or take a sailing trip down at the lake. On the hotel property itself are the Gazebo gardens and the well manicured Arbor courtyard. Rooms are filled with natural light and furnished with antique furniture. Double size whirlpool bath tubs are an added perk of the king sized rooms, and you can choose to have fruit and sparkling water available before you arrive for an additional fee.

Vintage Villas
4209 Eck Lane
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 266-9333
www.vintagevillas.com

Hotel San Jose

Hotel San Jose is an Austin institution: the hotel opened in 1939 in downtown Austin. Located just a few blocks away from the Colorado river, Hotel San Jose is a good starting point for both cultural and outdoor excursions. Rooms come in a range of prices to fit every dreamer's budget. Hotel San Jose has the added bonus of an outdoor pool surrounded by plants and trees. Despite the modern decor, Hotel San Jose has vintage flair, with a polaroid camera and a typewriter available to borrow through the front desk. Dog travelers are welcome at this community-oriented hotel.

Hotel San Jose
1316 S Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 852-2350
www.sanjosehotel.com

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Article Written By Michelle Wishhart

Michelle Wishhart is a writer based out of Astoria, Ore. She has been writing professionally for five years, starting with her position as a staff arts writer for an alternative weekly paper in Santa Cruz. She has a B.A. in fine arts from the University of California in Santa Cruz and a minor in English literature.

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