The Texas capital of Austin is one of the hottest places to visit in the country right now – and it’s easy to see why. The city simply has something for every type of traveler. Austin lays claim to being the, “Live Music Capital of the World”, with endless avenues for enjoying blues, country, rock – you name it! Enjoy car racing? Formula One hosts the United States Grand Prix here in Austin, the only one of its kind in the nation. There are parks and lakes scattered throughout the surrounding area; if you love to swim, bike, and hike, there will be more than enough for you to do. All this without even mentioning the food!
Several of The Luxury Travel Agency’s partner hotels in Austin focus on “wellness”, so if you are also looking to get away and rejuvenate, then we can help pick the perfect resort. Below are some of our top partner hotels in Austin.
Austin’s Best Hotels #1: Miraval Austin
Miraval Austin Resort & Spa rests on 220 acres in the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, a sanctuary of ancient trees, rare songbirds, and rich wildlife in Texas Hill Country overlooking Lake Travis. This experiential resort for individuals or groups boasts 117 guest rooms and two infinity pools, as well as the Cypress Creek Farm, Hill Country Challenge Course, Body Mindfulness Center, and Life in Balance Spa.
Miraval’s core is mindfulness, and its motto, “life is better when in balance”, guides each visit. Activities include fitness, meditation, yoga, wellbeing, equine, hiking, and Austin-inspired offerings, such as line dancing. Culinary programming partners with farm-to-table experiences and our 10-acre Cypress Creek Farm featuring chickens, ducks, and honeybees. The choices are endless and are always based on your intentions—each one crafted to help you create a life in balance.
For those who seek adventure to find courage and strength, for those who seek quiet to be present and mindful, and for those who simply want to relax and practice self-care—no matter your intention – Miraval Austin provides opportunity and inspiration for all.
Austin’s Best Hotels #2: Four Seasons Hotel Austin
At Four Seasons Hotel Austin, luxurious accommodations and superb amenities are underlined by gracious Texas hospitality and five-star service. Centrally located in the heart of the city, overlooking idyllic Lady Bird Lake, the hotel is steps from Austin’s top restaurants, lively nightlife scene and cultural hot spots. Kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and miles of lakeside running trails are also within easy walking distance.
Services such as 24-hour in-room dining and a multilingual Concierge ensure guests enjoy a stress-free and productive stay, while Texas-inspired spa treatments, incredible margaritas, and unique amenities – such as a Guitar Concierge – convey a distinct sense of place.
Austin’s Best Hotels #3: Lake Austin Spa Resort
Nestled along the shores of Lake Austin in Texas Hill Country rests Lake Austin Spa Resort, an award-winning haven of rejuvenation offering an immersive, water-based wellness experience to guests on 19 acres of peaceful grounds and calming views. Extensive renovations completed in 2020 mean guests can look forward to all new refinements throughout the 40 lakefront guest rooms as well as the Living Room, Garden Library, Dining Room, Lake Room, and the Lake House Spa’s beloved Blue Room.
Known for their innovative spa services on a menu of more than 100 therapies, the property has created an all-new service menu with several timely additions including the Exotic Blossom Wrap & Serenity Scalp Treatment, a holistic, multi-dimensional, ultra-peaceful body treatment designed to balance masculine and feminine energies, reduce anxiety and increase a blissful state of mind. The Lake House Spa, boasting 30 treatment areas spread across 25,000-square feet, also includes the outdoor Palm Pool, indoor heated Junior Olympic-length lap pool in the Pool Barn, a hot tub, pool-side cabanas and The Iris Salon where visiting guest stylist Billy Yamaguchi shares his secrets for Feng Shui Beauty. For guests looking to work up a sweat or center the mind, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers more than 20 daily activities ranging from kayaking and Hydro-Biking™ to Crystal Bowl Sound Bathing and Gentle Yoga.
The property’s Organic Garden produces more than 1,000 species of plants, herbs, vegetables, spices and wildflowers for the Chef and his team to use both in the Dining Room and at The Lake House Spa’s Aster Café. Three daily meals offered to guests are focused on Conscientious Cuisine meant to nourish and restore using thoughtful and intentional ingredients. Cooking classes are also on-offer to guests regularly, and oenophiles can look forward to sunset wine cruises on the lake.
Contact The Luxury Travel Agency now to book one of our fabulous partner hotels in Austin; after all, you deserve a little me time to relax and enjoy one of these spectacular hotels in this vibrant city!
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