Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt

Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt brings a dynamic mix of elegance and edginess to hospitality in Austin, Texas. Describing itself as “a refined riff on Austin’s world-famous music scene and your front-row seat to all the action,” the 2½-year-old hotel blends the character of a city that values cutting-edge creativity with the kind of spirited independence that only boutique hotels like Kimpton’s can muster.

The 319 guest rooms, including 41 suites, sport interiors by Mark Zeff, whose design credits include the Night Hotel in Times Square and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The same atmosphere of grounded, authentic, laid-back Texas comfort reaches every corner of the property, from the lobby, fitness center, and pool deck to the restaurants.

A belief that good meeting rooms spark creativity inspired the design of the 12,000 square feet of event space. Providing environments where guests actually want to linger, the ballroom, boardrooms, and meeting rooms also come equipped with fiber connections to facilitate unlimited bandwidth and super-fast Internet, as well as top-notch audiovisual so that guests never miss a beat.

Proximity to Rainey Street, the Austin Convention Center, Sixth Street, and Lady Bird Lake gives guests an ideal base for discovering the best of the city on foot. Even on the property, though, the music scene takes center stage at Geraldine’s, which flaunts Austin’s sounds, flavors, and views with its concert lineup, locally sourced menu, and rooftop lounge.