Hotel Van Zandt
About Hotel Van Zandt
An Immersive Stay in the Live Music Capital of the World. Perfectly positioned between the vibrant Red River Cultural District and the iconic Rainey Street Historic District, Hotel Van Zandt offers guests a refined gateway into the soul of Austin. This upscale, music-centric boutique hotel immerses travelers in the city’s unique rhythm with a design narrative and guest experience that pay homage to Austin’s storied musical and cultural heritage. Hotel Van Zandt features 319 thoughtfully designed guestrooms and suites, each curated by renowned designer Mark Zeff of MARKZEFF to reflect a harmonious blend of Austin’s musical spirit and refined Texas elegance. Guests can enjoy nightly live music performances at Geraldine’s, the hotel’s signature restaurant and professional-quality music venue—one of the only hotel-based venues of its kind in the city. For a refined cocktail experience, the lobby bar, Brass Poppy, offers a stylish setting that fuses timeless charm with modern sophistication, while Café 605 provides a convenient spot for artisanal coffee, curated wines, and grab-and-go bites. If you prefer a quiet meal in the comfort of your room, take advantage of the in-room dining service. The rooftop pool deck, complete with seven semi-private cabanas offers a relaxing yet elevated atmosphere. With more than 25,000 square feet of unique, design-forward event spaces, the hotel is well-suited for everything from high-impact business meetings to unforgettable celebrations. A 24-hour fitness center equipped with modern cardio and weight equipment ensures guests stay energized throughout their stay. With its unmatched location, immersive music programing, and carefully curated spaces, Hotel Van Zandt is a distinctive choice for discerning travelers seeking a true Austin experience.
Amenities
- On-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Valet parking
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Breakfast available
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- In-room refrigerator
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transit access
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
Reviews
The Hotel Van Zandt receives mixed reviews with guests appreciating its modern feel, comfortable mattresses, and well-appointed bathrooms. The hotel's location near Rainey Street is praised for its proximity to bars and restaurants, but criticized for the noise level at night. The staff is generally commended for their friendliness and helpfulness, but there are some complaints about specific employees. Construction noise is a common issue mentioned in the reviews.
- Modern feel with comfortable mattresses and well-appointed bathrooms
- Great location near bars and restaurants
- Noise level at night from Rainey Street and construction
- Inconsistent staff performance
- 5/5
PS : it’s a dog friendly hotel for a fee of course
- 1/5
The rest of the stay is wiped away after that! Will never stay here again.
- 2/5
Valet does not greet you or help you. Had to personally go and get my keys from them. Paid extra for a room with a tub but there were several issues with the tub.
- 3/5
lobby is pretty and the drinks at the bar were good however, the hallways to the rooms are so dark and the rooms needs updating.
- 5/5
Wonderful stay, great location and will be back!
- 3/5
Issues with valet but I was refunded
- 5/5
Amazing property and great location!
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Great experience will definitely stay here again
- 1/5
The pool party was for non hotel guests. Ruined the trip
- 5/5
Clean Hotel and great service. The food and drinks were amazing.
- 5/5
Great location in Austin, we walked pretty much everywhere and there are great bars etc. and bat watching just steps from the property. Very central. Restaurants were good, easy coffee in the morning, rooms super clean and really nice. Staff were excellent - super friendly and pretty darn funny some of them :) We had a great stay, good value for money, super chic and trendy, highly recommended.
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Great location. Lovely room. Staff couldn’t be more helpful. 5 Star stay.
- 5/5
I did not like the parking. Valet parking was the only reasonable option for the hotel and it was drastically overpriced for guests staying at the hotel. There should be a considerable discount for those staying at the hotel.
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 4/5
Very cool hotel, the staff is super friendly. My only complaint is the cleanliness of the bathroom.
- 5/5
Very cool hip hotel. Great location and decor. Restaurants in walking distance. Drinks are s bit pricey but overall we were pleased.
- 2/5
The hotel is nice, but it doesn’t meet the expectation for the price.
- 5/5
Everything was amazing. We loved the location, the food, the drinks and the entertainment. The room was spacious and clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful
- 5/5
Great hotel & restaurant. Close to a lot of good shopping, restaurants and night life!
- 5/5
Great stay, love the hotel & the vibe. Perfect location. Will definitely be back!
- 5/5
Loved Shan at the front desk
- 5/5
Great stay! Room was clean and had a great view, staff was friendly and helpful, pool area was fun and lively. Close proximity to anything you would want to do downtown. Will definitely be back in the future!
- 5/5
Perfect location and great facilities Pool bar is awesome
- 5/5
It was great! Wish the pool was open at least until 10pm.
- 5/5
Excellent property and very nice amenities. All staff were super helpful and very on top of it. Beautiful property
- 5/5
This is our favorite property to stay at in Austin, Texas. The staff from valet to front desk are very professional and knowledgeable about local area. The rooms are immaculate!
- 5/5
Professional staff
- 5/5
Great as always.
- 5/5
Very stylish great bar with live music
- 5/5
Great location
- 5/5
All around great experience
- 5/5
Beautiful hotel. Exceptional service from the moment you drive up. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Location was perfect for our stay in Austin.
- 5/5
Loved this hotel, will be our go to stay in Austin going forward! Staff was great, pool area was super fun!
- 5/5
Great experience overall
- 4/5
Hotel parking is $70/day so be prepared to pay
- 5/5
Amazing hotel. Given that it is literally in the center of Rainey St area, it was pretty easy to get to. Very walkable area and surprisingly clean and safe surroundings. Had a fantastic time!
- 5/5
Location
- 5/5
Very nice hotel Excellent staff Excellent location Very noisy
- 5/5
Very nice hotel Excellent staff Excellent location Very noisy
- 5/5
Beautiful hotel in a great walkable location close to bars, restaurants and a beautiful walking trail along the water. I enjoyed the reusable water bottle they provided and water stations throughout the hotel as well as the rooftop pool/bar and free sunscreen provided. Would definitely stay here again the next time I visit Austin!
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4.5/5
I didn’t have a chance to taste it Valet was mean
- 4.5/5
I didn’t have a chance to taste it Valet was mean
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Wonderful... I recommend it
- 5/5
Wonderful... I recommend it
- 5/5
Hotel Van Zandt was great! All aspects of the hotel are fantastic. The cafe was a great spot in the morning for coffee and breakfast tacos. The bar was lively in the evenings. The restaurant was good. The pool was really nice and the gym was better than most hotels. My room was also very nice. Will stay again for sure.
- 5/5
Location, location, location! Beautiful hotel!
- 5/5
Staff was beyond nice!!!
- 5/5
We are locals and chose this hotel for a weekend staycation. We loved the vibe of this hotel, because it feels very upscale without being stuffy or sterile. Our room was large and had an amazing soaking tub that was my favorite part of the stay. The pool was busy but not packed. Highly recommend getting the frosé and burger while hanging out poolside.
- 5/5
One of the best Hotels I’ve stayed at. Highly recommended. 10 stars!
- 4.5/5
Beautiful hotel, good food, friendly staff.
- 4.5/5
Beautiful hotel, good food, friendly staff.
- 5/5
Beautiful place to stay! 😁
- 5/5
Hotel was clean and spacious, the amenities were great and the room is just as beautiful as the property
- 3/5
Our room was
- 5/5
Excellent location within walking distance of so many shops, restaurants and bars. Steps away from the Butler Trail and so many beautiful amenities including live music practically every night, a posh rooftop pool and excellent dining.
- 4/5
Close to Rainey street. Nice room, bathroom, bed etc..clean overall. Pool was a bit small for the number of guests.
- 4/5
I found that housekeeping took an exceptionally long time in getting to my room - quite often it wouldn’t be ready until after 4PM
- 5/5
One block from Rainer Street, nice view of the river. Hotel decor was very chic! Bed and sheets were luxurious, would definitely stay here again.
- 5/5
Helpful staff
- 5/5
Very clean room, competent staff, great bar
- 5/5
Ideally located. Great amenities. Superb staff.
- 5/5
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- 5/5
My favorite hotel in Austin, stay there regularly. Perfect location.
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 5/5
I was already happy with the services even before arriving based on a couple of phone call request. Angela the front desk staff was an absolute gem. Professional, kind, friendly, everything an employer would want from their employee. THANK YOU!! The property was beautiful, the decor and location were all great. We had a great time. Thank you Austin and thank you HVZ
- 4/5
Angelo was sooo nice he was very helpful at the front desk. Due to his excellent customer service I would recommend this hotel.
- 5/5
Excellent hotel, nicely located near many desirable spots. Hotel itself is very nice high-end appearing and rooms were clean and modern. Staff was friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend.
- 5/5
I’m not a rich man when I got there. The parking lot was full of Lamborghinis Ferrari and four GT’s but the staff treated me like I was a aching. The experience was really nice.
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Great location near the trails
- 5/5
Great property, easy access to the freeways, from the moment you walk in and smell their fragrance it’s top of the line. I only stay there when I come into town.
- 5/5
This property is immaculate, the staff is amazing, the rooms are without question the best in Austin. The room service is great. Honestly that's why we keep coming back.
- 5/5
Excellent stay everything five stars best stay ever.
- 4/5
This is a beautiful hotel in a great location. You get two drink tokens on check-in and we got a $30 food/beverage credit as well, so those were nice extras. Geraldines is an excellent choice, with bougie food that doesn't disappoint. The only reason I'd give a 4-star review was the overall price and upcharges. $70 for one night for mandatory valet parking is absurd.
- 5/5
Great hotel and location
- 4/5
Excellent, offbeat place. Bit outside of downtown. Great and encouraging staff.
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Food qas good
- 5/5
It’s a very artsy hotel. Rainy street is awesome.
- 3/5
False advertising, they claim "free bikes", nope. Supposed to be a luxury place, but feels like a regular hotel. Pool area is ok, rooms are ok, their amenities are inexistent, staff is great. Food is ok, their drinks are substandard. I would NOT book this, only as a " regular" hotel. Not worth any extra price. Good location, but there are better choices.
- 5/5
The hotel was wonderful. We loved that it is pet friendly. Our pet golden doodle loved it as well, we will be back.
- 3/5
From the reviews, we expected more from Hotel Van Zandt. Instead, we just had too many inconveniences (no room service the first day, no water one morning, late opening of the breakfast restaurant). Also, while the dark atmosphere appears to follow their trendy theme, it also appears to mask some cleanliness issues.
- 5/5
Clean, conveniently located and helpful friendly staff. The rooftop pool was the star, we loved it. Great tunes, bar service and great food from Geraldine’s
- 5/5
Great stay!
- 5/5
Loved the stay at this property. Unique decor, helpful staff and great location. Highly recommend this place.
- 5/5
Great location. Restaurant food excellent and live music outstanding
- 4/5
Room was clean and fairly quiet but we had to keep calling the desk or housekeeping to get items like towels, coffee, soaps as they would not consistently restock. Food selection was minimal at the restaurant and difficult to get attention from bartenders and servers. Pool area was very small and there was no shuttle service. Also put 150$ per night surcharge on your card which they won't tell you about ahead of time - more than luxury resorts we've stayed at! The resort fee was 45$ per day and doesn't include much beyond pool access and one free drink. The location and decor were the upsides.
- 5/5
The in room dining breakfast was delicious. Geraldine's restaurant was phenomenal. Clean rooms and helpful staff.
- 5/5
Beautiful property in a great location.
- 5/5
We absolutely loved Hotel Van Zandt. The room was beautiful, the staff was super friendly and the bar was great. Geraldine’s was nice for food and the live music there was great! Highly recommend
- 5/5
Great vibes and close to the action.
- 5/5
Great
- 5/5
Always our first choice when staying in Austin. Great value for the price.
- 5/5
Great hotel and location. Would come back.
- 5/5
Had shrimp and grits on Saturday night at the Upstairs bar it took a little bit too long, but the woman that brought it to me was very apologetic, which there was no need. I had no problem waiting, as the bar service was great and the band was great. I like to tip the Valet guys, so I went to the ATM on the lobby level, and the lights that are on the ground to the left to the right of the ATM shine up, making it hard to read the keys, push buttons on the actual ATM machine Other than that, the Van’s zt, Spot on as usual Might be back there next weekend or the weekend after
- 3/5
Would recommend booking after their restaurant renovation is complete if you want R and R. Construction starts at 7am sharp. When the issue was brought up to their staff, they were well aware and construction as well as noise resumed the very next morning without delay.
- 5/5
The bars of Rainey Street are on the doorstep and it is an easy walk or uber to other downtown locations.
- 4/5
Very comfortable rooms and excellent staff. Unfortunately the restaurant was under construction and unavailable.
- 5/5
10 out of 10 would recommend! Staff was amazing and the hotel was beautiful
- 5/5
A wonderful experience, as advertised. The entire staff were extraordinary and accommodating!
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Great location with helpful staff
- 4/5
Very good
- 3/5
Clean room, they seemed understaffed due to SXSW that week, the desk would answer 50/50 of the time if I called for room service valet etc
- 5/5
Great stay during SXSW. Cool vibe, great service, proximity to everything.
- 5/5
Great!
- 4/5
Everything was great - especially the front desk and general cool vibes - but breakfast took a long time to come to the room and was cold by the time it got there. Happened twice.
- 5/5
Hotel with a very attentive staff!
- 5/5
HVZ is amazing!!
- 3/5
Lobby is nice but rooms need attention. AC worked on and off and carpet appeared worn. I wanted to charge my car over night but no one seemed to know how to help me. We attempted to use the QR code to call for our car and it didn’t work three times. I reserved the larger room on hotels.com but did not get that room. $15 complimentary money can not be spent in room. Was told different when I arrived.
- 5/5
Nice staff. Great vibes
- 4/5
The rooms were small but nice .
- 5/5
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- 1/5
First, they could not find my reservation— I was in a hurry and it already took an extra 30 minutes to get there due to the construction traffic and closed streets. Valet took forever as there was a line because you couldn’t self park because of construction. Finally found it. The entire weekend was a nightmare with the parking/valet and leaving the place. We were late to our reservations all weekend because it took us 30-45 minutes to just get our car and get out of the area. These restaurants were only 10-15 min away. We were not able to get Ubers at all… assuming because of the construction hassle. I travel to Austin monthly, will never return to this hotel again sadly… they honestly should have made parking free and alerted customers of the construction—- because I would not have booked. It was extremely frustrating! All of it.