Must-see hotels in Texas

  • Hotel Havana

    San Antonio

    Texas design guru and hotelier Liz Lambert has turned her sights on revamping a few lucky properties such as this one, judiciously adding eclectic touches…

  • HI – Austin

    Austin

    Just 2.5 miles from downtown, this 47-bed hostel is located on a shady street right on the shore of Lady Bird Lake. Two-story views of the water from the…

  • La Colombe d'Or Hotel

    Houston

    Not unlike the famed Colombe d'Or in Provence (no relation), this guesthouse offers nicely designed rooms and a good French restaurant. Each of the five…

  • Hotel Indigo

    El Paso

    From young business travelers passing through to locals sipping cocktails in the glossy bar, the Indigo has become a downtown destination in itself. Its…

  • El Tropicano Hotel

    San Antonio

    At El Tropicano, the retro-tropical vibe is a little old-school Vegas, a little Miami Beach – the only thing missing is the tiki bar. But even though this…

  • Hilton Fort Worth

    Fort Worth

    Built in 1921 as the Hotel Texas, this landmark hotel, in the heart of downtown, holds 294 rooms spread across 15 floors. Guest rooms are tastefully…

  • Morty Rich Hostel

    Houston

    A lavish Montrose mansion (a previous mayor's residence) hosts this plush Hosteling International (HI) member. The rooms are bright and clean, with four…

  • Gardner Hotel

    El Paso

    To appreciate El Paso's longest-running hotel, little changed since outlaw John Dillinger slept in room 221 in the 1930s, you’ll need a sense of history…

  • Deep Ellum Hostel

    Dallas

    Assuming you’re in Deep Ellum for the nightlife – you’ll hear it whether you want to or not – this hostel couldn’t be more ideal. Opened in 2018, with…

  • Kimber Modern

    Austin

    Staying in one of the seven rooms at the architecturally adept Kimber is like staying in a minimalist art museum, with lots of white space accented by…

  • Hyatt Place Northwest

    San Antonio

    Almost everything out near Six Flags is a chain, but this awesome little Hyatt Place is one of the best. It's clean and fresh, with spacious rooms and a…

  • Hotel Valencia

    San Antonio

    Faux-mink throws, molded concrete, light shining through perforated metal – this place is all about texture. It could have been transported from New York…

  • Admiralty RV Resort

    San Antonio

    On the western edge of town, this top-notch RV park with a large swimming pool and plenty of shade is convenient to SeaWorld, which runs a free shuttle…

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites – Downtown

    San Antonio

    It's just over a 1-mile walk to the Alamo from this all-suites La Quinta, where rooms preen with a touch of modern style (we're looking at you, hip green…

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    El Paso

    Opened at the edge of UTEP, the Garden Inn was built to blend with campus architecture. So, of course, it resembles a Bhutanese dzong (religious fortress)…

  • Corinthian B&B

    Dallas

    Once a boarding house for young ladies, this beautifully restored 1905 mansion has attractive rooms, set with antique furnishings and original details. A…

  • A Yellow Rose Inn

    San Antonio

    True to its name, this butterscotch-colored house is a beauty. Spacious rooms are tastefully furnished, with well-thought-out amenities like fresh flowers…

  • Inn on the Riverwalk

    San Antonio

    Presided over by a venerable pecan tree, this B&B is in a beautiful, peaceful setting by the river. Each cheery room has its own private bath, with the…

  • Jackson House

    San Antonio

    Traditional B&B style, with breakfast included; also has a warm swim spa in a stained-glass conservatory. It's one of three properties run by Noble Inns,…

  • Emma Long Metropolitan Park

    Austin

    The only Austin city park to offer overnight camping, 1000-acre Emma Long Metropolitan Park (aka 'City Park') on Lake Austin, 16 miles northwest of…

  • Hotel Texas

    Fort Worth

    Built as a 'cattleman's home away from home' in 1939, this simple hotel stands just one block from the Stockyards action. The rooms are small and basic,…

  • Austin's Inn at Pearl Street

    Austin

    This is a preservationist's dream come true. The owners picked up this run-down property and completely restored it, decorating the whole place in a plush…

  • Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

    Dallas

    Step into a life of ease, where for every two guests there's one staff member attending. This is the definitive five-star Dallas hotel, and a worthy…

  • Coral Motel

    El Paso

    Anyone who loves 1950s roadside nostalgia will feel right at home at this friendly little motel, replete with Spanish-style barrel-tile roof and Jetsons…

  • Modern B&B

    Houston

    This mod, 11-room, four-story inn is rife with airy decks, spiral staircases and sunlight. The actual rooms are surprisingly plain, but groups traveling…

  • Hotel Granduca

    Houston

    Expect some vague notions of Tuscan style with a Texan welcome. Graduca was inspired by a Duke's palazzo, so rooms are luxe and the pool area is a garden…

  • Carriage House

    San Antonio

    One of three B&B's operated by Noble Inns, which also manages Ogé House and Jackson House. This B&B is frilly, but it offers access to a pool and spa…

  • Abby Guest House

    Dallas

    This bright and cheerful garden cottage is within walking distance of great cafes and bars on Upper Greenville Ave (about 5 miles northeast of downtown)…

  • Brava House

    Austin

    Located right downtown, this B&B has two lovely rooms and three spacious suites, each one with different things to offer: choose a canopy bed in the…

  • Wyndham El Paso Airport

    El Paso

    Late arrival? Early departure? Staying 600ft from the airport has its advantages. But this place has more to offer than just proximity: it also has the…

  • Austin Folk House

    Austin

    One part gallery, one part B&B, the Austin Folk House has colorful and whimsical folk art in every room and up and down the halls. The rooms are…

  • Lancaster Hotel

    Houston

    Now entirely remodeled in the wake of damage from the 2017 hurricane, this gracious nine-story hotel has a lighter and fresher feel, though the rooms…

  • Hotel Indigo

    Dallas

    After a hot day of sightseeing, this downtown hotel offers good respite. Part of Hilton, it offers rooms with sprightly decor, hardwood floors and extras…

  • Holiday Inn Express

    Fort Worth

    A retro vibe pervades this surprisingly stylish hotel, one mile southwest of downtown. The 132 rooms are spread across three floors. Guests receive a full…

  • Days Inn Market Center Dallas

    Dallas

    Sure it's a generic chain hotel, but you won't find a better deal this close to downtown – it's about 2.5 miles northeast, just off I-35E. Rooms are clean…

  • Extended Stay America – Greenway Plaza

    Houston

    A multistory, interior-access chain motel on the I-69 freeway. Nothing is a far drive, and the restaurants of Upper Kirby and those of Rice Village are…

  • Drifter Jack's

    Austin

    Across from the UT campus, Drifter Jack's is a friendly, laid-back place, with mural-covered rooms and a small lounge. The hostel draws mostly a young…

  • Palms on West Main

    Houston

    In a lovely older neighborhood, this B&B offers three rooms in a 1914 Dutch-colonial-style home. Relax on the broad porch and enjoy the personalized…

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