Austin Proper Hotel

You can probably read these reviews and learn all about this hotel, but I can easily say, one thing stood out beyond everything else. I would come back here, simply for the gym. I've stayed at a lot of hotels over the years, but I have definitely never seen something like this before. If I didn't know I was at a hotel, I would have assumed it was a stand alone upscale gym. From full squat and deadlift racks, to pilate and box jumps, they have something for everything. If you're not sure what to do, head over to the Tonal machine or Peloton bike to select a workout for you. All while overlooking the water and bridge to get your day started. Finally, finish off with a steam room service before heading back to the room to start your day. I was impressed. Outside of the gym, we did dinner and breakfast at Peacock and both were incredible. All in all, we were there for less than 24 hours and were incredibly happy with our time spent. The room was spotless, the blackout shades are perfect, and if you forget anything, the mini bar has you covered.

Pulling up to valet we were not impressed. It's missing curb appeal. The greeting was a tad subpar but they were friendly. We grabbed our own luggage which was very doable however we were not asked if they could help get it out of the car for us. Upon entering we were very happy with the air being in full blast as it was 96 degrees outside. *** Things were really stepped up when we were greeted by Oscar at the front desk. He was so pleasant, knowledgeable and very cheerful. Explained everything and was the only one who offered us a water. My coworker checking in with the other gentleman although professional and nice did not offer water. The place is kept nice and clean and the restaurant packs in a good crowd. Overall the service was good.

This review is for the bar. It seems very popular, although my friends and I were unimpressed. The ambiance is incredibly loud, the couches and dim lighting seems like they're trying to give it a cozy sexy vibe which would be amazing if it didn't sound like you're in a cafeteria. We were very unimpressed with the drinks. I am happy to spend good money on a good drink, but I wouldn't have described any of our drinks as good, mediocre at best. With all the amazing cocktail choices in Austin, I would recommend trying somewhere else.

Wish I had more time to just enjoy the hotel but was here for a work trip so was pretty busy out and about. I'd highly recommend this hotel. The service was great, there's a wonderful craft cocktail bar downstairs (Goldie's) and a nice restaurant as well. The rooms are wonderfully decorated and I appreciated the little touches that make it more upscale (Aesop products). I would stay here again if I visited and would hope to get a chance to check out the spa and pool.

I was here for a work meeting and stayed 3 days. Gorgeous, modern hotel located close to the river in Austin's business district. It has a summery resort feel. The pool was a major highlight for me. The lounge chairs are first-come-first-serve. The pool is less than 4ft deep, so perfect for wading and drinking a cocktail at the edge. Not to mention, some kind of complementary snack comes out about once per hour (the mango sorbet is delicious). All of the staff from the concierge to front desk, to restaurants, to door-people, etc. were kind, welcoming, and accommodating.

Kelly Wearstler does it again! This hotel is deliciously curated, with every detail delivered with intention. The hospitality staff was kind and attentive. The Quill Room on the 2nd floor is a moody escape from the busy lobby bar. Best espresso martini- happy to see they don't cop out and use Mr. Black in their recipe like most bars now.Minus half a star because the Air Conditioning in our room would not cool the room. Cannot wait to be back!

My partner and I just visited this hotel for 3 nights from Los Angeles. We are very accustomed to luxury stays, and love spending our money on nice accomodations when we get away. This hotel is designed and decorated beautifully. The lobby is stunning, as are the restaurants, bars, and rooms. The staff is friendly and always willing/able to assist. The fitness center, pool, and spa are also great things to mention. If ever visiting Austin again, we will definitely be back.

This review is specifically for The Quill Room, a semi-secluded bar on the second floor of The Austin Proper Hotel. (I don't believe that they have a dedicated Yelp profile.)I don't speak French nor do I claim to have an in-depth grasp of the pronunciation of French words but I feel like most Americans can pronounce French words like "Croque Monsieur." Well, two separate servers mispronounced three different words from the menu. I'm not going to hold this against the bar itself but it's an example of how I would expect higher standards from McGuire-Moorman-Lambert staff. Technically the Quill Room debuted in January 2023 but the space has been open to the public for only about five months. The Old World European ambiance and the french-inspired menu is impressive but I'm not sure that they're pulling things off as well as they could. Four cocktails on the menu boasted components such as Jalapeño-Infused Mezcal, Rose Water, Elderflower, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Orgeat, and Angostura (not all together in one cocktail!) so I was very excited. My initial impression was that these cocktails were right up my alley. When I inquired with the bartender about which of the four might be the most spirit-forward, he reported that they're all equally so. After trying two of them, I was disappointed and just ordered my next round off-menu instead. The "Monk's Respite" (Green Chartreuse, Velvet Falernum, Pineapple, Lime, Mint) was underwhelming at first but the cocktail grew on me as time went on. (Side-note: I'm happy that they offer spirit-free options but skip the non-alcoholic espresso martini. It's terrible. And the server also mispronounced the word "respite." And I don't think that that one is derived from the French language.)I'm not one to complain about the cost of a well-crafted drink but at $22 - $24 per cocktail, I'd expect a bit more innovation. And there were a few blunders with service which were quite a turnoff. My date's cocktail arrived at the table well after mine had been sitting for a few minutes. When the server ultimately delivered, it was accompanied with an apology about something not printing in the back. I didn't fully understand. And then the same thing happened with the Crispy Pommes Frites. We had to check in to see if they had been forgotten. The server was charming for sure, but he seemed not entirely focused on the tasks at hand.

What a BEAUTIFUL hotel. From the second you walk in, you're transported away. There is a very cool vintage vibe and great lighting. The rooms are small but exactly what you need. The staff were great, as was the food. It would be great to go back.

Stayed here this weekend for my anniversary with my boyfriend. We did notify the hotel about the anniversary and they gave us a sweet gift in the room to celebrate. Overall pretty good. Very pretty hotel. The room was very small, had a nice bathroom though. Cool features in the room for the curtains and lights. Loved the Aesop products in the bathroom. Everyone who worked here was super kind & went above and beyond which was nice. They always gave us free waters throughout the hotel which was nice since there wasn't water anywhere in sight. Amazing shower & water pressure just wish there was a bathtub. We did do one of the free Pilates classes which was super fun & a great experience. Amazing workout! The resort fee was kind of annoying & the valet was super expensive. Honestly everything was just really expensive. I think if the price was a little better it would be better & I would come back.