Hotel St Cecilia, Austin

12 Academy Drive, Austin, TX 78704, United States of America. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“The hustle and bustle of South Congress melts away the moment you cross over onto the serene lawn graced by a 300-year-old live oak. Choose from a suite in the Victorian-style house (c 1888) furnished with the perfect blend of modern, vintage and artistic touches, a studio in the main building, or one of the sleek poolside bungalows.”

Frommers review:

“A shrine to the patron saint of music and poetry, this converted historic home makes for a quiet getaway near the heart of hip SoCo. It has a fun, exclusive vibe: Beat writers and 1960s rock musicians are the prevailing spirits. A neon sign near the pool, which is surrounded by lush greenery, reads Soul.”

Fodors review:

“This hotel exemplifies everything you’d expect in an eclectic, decidedly Austin accommodations, from its Art Deco-style bar to the neon lights that read S-O-U-L shining above the outdoor pool. This swanky hotel, named after the patron saint of music, has soul indeed.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Hotel St Cecilia, Austin. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.3 out of 5.0

Ranked 9th in Austin

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What guests liked

All you need to know

For some time, Austin has been a hidden gem in the United States: a unique blend of forward-thinking mindset, technological expertise, and trendy lifestyle, discretely nestled in Texas, not exactly where you’d anticipate.

Moreover, this vibrant city is also the state capital. However, until recently, its accommodation facilities seemed somewhat outdated — the Hotel Saint Cecilia being a refreshing and noteworthy exception.

The latter shares the same proprietorship with another exception to the rule, the much-admired Hotel San Jose. However, while San Jose is essentially an affordable chic hotel, a renovated motel in fact, Saint Cecilia embarks on a journey towards a “luxury guest house” and never really deviates from that path.

Luxury in Austin doesn’t only mean those extremely costly Hästens handmade mattresses, but also an in-house vintage vinyl library. To put it differently: the Saint Cecilia’s combination of vibrant modern hues and meticulously selected antiques wouldn’t be considered high-end in Houston or Dallas; but in Austin, it’s evident at first sight that this is the top accommodation choice.

The lounge is exclusive to patrons, a vital feature in such a hotel that can easily transition from a popular spot to an exclusive venue in no time. In contrast, The Saint Cecilia combines elements of a bed and breakfast with its rock-n-roll ambiance, ensuring its longevity surpasses that of the typical trendy accommodation.

 

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Recent guest reviews

4.5
Sue

27 September 2024

Fabulous

5.0
Chanary

21 February 2024

Exceptional

5.0
Ruth

8 January 2024

Exceptional

4.0
Krista

5 October 2023

Very good

4.0
Tao

4 October 2023

Very good

5.0
Magdalena

29 September 2023

Exceptional

5.0
C

27 September 2023

Exceptional

5.0
Joyce

27 September 2023

Exceptional

5.0
Jess

6 August 2023

Exceptional

5.0
Amber

19 July 2023

Exceptional

4.5
Enrico

31 January 2023

Fabulous

4.0
Sarah

8 November 2022

Very good

5.0
Carolyn

4 November 2022

Exceptional

5.0
Chiru

30 October 2022

Exceptional

4.5
Jeme

27 October 2022

Fabulous

5.0
Jeremy

24 September 2022

Amazing

5.0
Weller

5 September 2022

Exceptional

5.0
John

15 August 2022

Exceptional

5.0
Derek

14 August 2022

Exceptional

4.5
Benham

23 June 2022

Fabulous

4.0
Dimitri

19 June 2022

Very good

4.0
Robert

10 June 2022

Very good

4.5
Nathan

6 June 2022

Fabulous

5.0
Stéphanie

29 May 2022

Exceptional

4.5
Randall

18 April 2022

Fabulous

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Heating
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (all year)
  • - Outdoor furniture
  • - Picnic area

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Activities

  • - Massage (additional charge)

Parking

  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Pool and wellness

  • - Heated pool
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming Pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - Fire extinguishers
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