Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt

Named the top hotel in Texas by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, the Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt brings a dynamic mix of elegance and edginess to hospitality in the state capital. Describing itself as “a refined riff on Austin’s world-famous music scene and your front-row seat to all the action,” the 3½-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 52 suites, sport interiors by Mark Zeff, whose credits include the Night Hotel in Times Square and 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 and pool to the restaurants.

A belief that good meeting rooms spark creativity inspired the design of the 20,000 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 capabilities.

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.