Otopia Rooftop Lounge

Otopia's Christmas setup is minimal--two igloos by the pool and the other end had 2 silver trees and a "Winter Sol" sign. The igloos are a unique touch, offering a cookie decorating kit and a record player for holiday tunes if you book one. However, the igloos get uncomfortably warm in hotter weather, and on rainy days like ours, the humidity made it feel like being in greenhouse.My drink was a spicy pear which was good and my friend liked his espresso martini better than one of the other rooftops (both drinks were $15).While the city view from the rooftop is stunning, the overall experience felt awkward. Accessing the rooftop requires staff assistance, but the process is clunky. My friend had to knock to get in, only to be questioned about how he got there in the first place. Staff presence was sparse, which detracted from the experience. the lack of seamless service and festive atmosphere made me wonder why they participated in the rocking' around the rooftops at all.

Beautiful views as a rooftop bar in between UT's campus & downtown Austin. They had plenty of heaters for the cold weather, and lots of available seating at 7:30 on a Wednesday evening. We were the only other party there besides a company Christmas party which we thought was interesting. You'd think they'd section it off or maybe close down the bar for a private event but they were front and center when you entered the bar & we were essentially sitting right next to them. All that aside - our server/bartender was great! He took on the Christmas party and our party of 5 with ease and was very accommodating. My only complaint here are the prices. $14 cocktails & the espresso martinis came in PLASTIC CUPS!? I was shocked. Sure, bars can run out of coup glasses but at least use an actual glass and not a plastic cup! Did not match the rooftop bar vibe and was not worth $14 -- or even $10!! The food was tasty and fairly priced. The ahi tuna tacos were TINY. Like so tiny they were almost cute! As if they were for a child. Since the plate came with three of them I think it made up for the initial look of the tacos and their size. Also the fact that they were absolutely delicious. 5/5 for that plate. The buffalo cauliflower had a good taste but is definitely just a frozen meal they heat up. Although the bar has beautiful views and great service, the drinks, food, and pricing make it 3 stars. It's a nice place to visit once but not my first choice for a rooftop bar.

I love a good rooftop bar! Otopia gives you the views and vibes to relax after work. Open to the hotel guests before 5p but open to the public at 5pm! The ladies were very attentive and checked in on us multiple times. And i truly enjoyed my ahi tuna! Make sure you check in on yelp to get a free corn salsa (which was yummy!)

Currently enjoying the most delicious vegetarian appetizer at Otopia restaurant and pool rooftop lounge at the Otis Hotel. The buffalo cauliflower was so amazing and recommended by Jade our amazing server who gave exceptional customer service. She checked on me several times to make sure I was enjoying my food and drinks. The frozen margaritas were perfect for the hot weather. I will be back to try more delicious appetizers because Jade and the service and ambience was amazing! 10/10 recommend to a friend!

Great rooftop pool and views of the city; attentive staff, nice shareables; highly recommend the pina coladas.

I can suspect, per previous reviews, that this place is a worthy visit. Yet, when the hours of operation and not correct, it's a Sunday during off-semester hours, it's noted as the only open bar within a half mile of campus, and you take an Uber here to be told it opens at 5pm, not Noon as noted, well - you leave 3 stars and hope to update it next time.

I was there during the weekday. Spent several hours working from the rooftop. The rooftop is well decorated, the playlist was cool, and they have specials. The food is decent and there are options for people with food restrictions (vegan, Pescatarian). I ordered several things from the menu- my fav was the Avocado and Hummus with Veggies (they were really fresh). I wanted to enjoy the Tuna tacos, but they were just ok. I could tell that the wonton shells were fried in old oil, and there wasn't a good amount of tuna once you actually bit into it. The view is great and there are different seating arrangements available for groups. The cocktails are great.

I loved this fancy rooftop lounge in West Campus. I was surprised to see such a nice place there, but then I realized it's on the top of a 5-star hotel (Otis). There's a pool, and the views of downtown Austin are gorgeous. We had the Korean BBQ chips, BCR Wagyu Carpaccio, Veggie Roll, and Crispy Crab Roll. I wasn't really a fan of the crab taste and the crispy exterior, but I loved the veggie sushi. I definitely don't think the sushi was of high enough quality to warrant such a high price though. The wagyu tasted super limey and not very beefy. The chips were good but extremely spicy to the point where I had to take time to recover between each one. The specialty cocktails were $18, and regular ones were $14. I had trouble deciding, so the bartender offered to make me a custom drink, which was very nice. Our server sounded and acted like Jenna Ortega. I was charmed. Our total bill for three was $150. This is a good spot if you like to spend money.

Thanks to Eventbrite I heard about a Halloween party they were having so me and my sister ventured down. The doors were locked when we got there even though their hours said they were open. They also messed up on giving us the happy hour special (5-8pm) when we first arrived but the cashier at the end fixed it without a problem. The scenery and lounge space was beautiful and the staff were mostly nice. The food was okay but the drinks made up for them. We both had their speciality Halloween drinks so I can't remember the names. But overall, we had a great time watching the city. It wasn't really a party so we left just before the DJ set up at 9.

went there for taps and drinks service was very bad they were so worried about the pool area they left us to fend for ourselves. Was looking for nice time before going to play down the street, would not recommend it.