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Thompson Austin
Austin · United States
80.9EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$from ~$263 / night
- city breaks
- business
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #1105
Austin Proper Hotel
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
2,305 guest reviews analysed
600 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX, 78701, US
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
90.0 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 2,305 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Trip.com and Booking.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- wellness
- food & wine
- business
About Austin Proper Hotel
Austin Proper Hotel offers 238 rooms in Austin’s 2nd Street District, steps from Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, and the UT campus. The hotel features a rooftop pool, a 2,000-square-foot gym, and Verbena Spa, which includes a private Recovery Room with sauna, cold plunge, and red light therapy. Dining options include Kappo Kappo, serving French Japanese cuisine, and Goldie’s Sunken Bar. Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea service and La Piscina Rooftop bar. The property holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating and is officially listed as a 5-star hotel.
Austin Proper Hotel combines wellness, dining, and leisure facilities in a central Austin location, making it suitable for various types of stays.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists Austin Proper Hotel as an EMPTYJET property for its Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating, 5-star official classification, and prime location in Austin’s 2nd Street District. The hotel’s spa, rooftop pool, and diverse dining options support its reputation as a leading luxury choice in Austin.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 238 rooms
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 12:00
- Architecture
- designed by Kelly Wearstler as modern interpretations of Austin’s iconic Craftsman architectural style
- Type
- City, Wellness, Urban resort
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — a rooftop pool
Dining
- Bar — settle into the moody glow of Goldie’s Sunken Bar
- Rooftop bar — evidence: La Piscina Rooftop
- Afternoon tea — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Afternoon tea service
Wellness
- Spa — treatments at Verbena Spa
- Sauna — evidence: a cold plunge and sauna at
- Fitness centre — evidence: 2,000-square-foot gym
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
- MICHELIN GuideOne Key
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
30.2664, -97.7501Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial18 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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