Hotel Kimpton Van Zandt, Austin
Expert reviews
“Just off the trendy Rainey night-life scene, Hotel Van Zandt has 319 well-appointed rooms and an enviable bar, restaurant and live-music venue in downtown Austin.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Austin.
“Named for Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, this Kimpton-run property impresses with the details. Touches like the French horn chandelier above the lobby and leather chairs with low-key buckles give a stylish nod to Austin’s cowboy and musical sensibilities.”
“The chic Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt has a pure Austin vibe, with an energy as a prime hotspot in the city. The boutique hotel exudes hip style, from the open spaces, contemporary design and specially curated house music throughout.”
What guests liked
- Pool area
- Happy hour
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Hotel Van Zandt, Austin is amazingly stylish and is pretty popular in the city as well. The wide-open space, high-end design, and impeccably developed music center are thoroughly attractive.
Incredible location
Just like every popular hotel, the location of Hotel Van Zandt in Austin is thrillingly good. The best part, it is situated at one of the busiest destinations. It can be an incredible place to stay for the foodies as there are many renowned restaurants and bars available around. The food trucks standing around provide deliciously good food. There is a convention center located at just a block distance. It has Texas State Capitol is at a one-mile distance from the place. The hotel provides best-class entertainment facilities, including a range of traditional offerings.
Memorable services
The standard of staff service is highly professional. They do everything to ensure that the visitor feels thoroughly satisfied. Interestingly, they come up with exclusive local beer offerings as well upon registering. This is the reason that Hotel Van Zandt is so popular among beer enthusiasts. It’s adorable the way they welcome guests.
If you are a person who loves socializing, Hotel Van Zandt can be a terrific place for you. Happy hours are organized from 5 to 6 pm every day. They provide exclusive quality beer, wine, and margaritas. The quality of morning coffee offered by the hotel can be unforgettable for true coffee lovers.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
6 May 2025
Exceptional
My experience at Hotel Van Zandt was nothing short of amazing. The combination of luxurious accommodations, high quality amenities, and a prime location made for an unforgettable stay. I can’t wait to return and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Austin!
5 May 2025
Exceptional
Pool and check in drinks
Elevators
5 May 2025
Exceptional
Room and pool were excellent
Elevators were slow
3 May 2025
Very good
Location to rainy street, clean and comfortable, modern style
Check in process good have been better
1 May 2025
Beautiful hotel and most people were great . Rooms are clean and comfortable
Beautiful and upbeat . Check in staff over the top nice !
The bar staff . The bar is so nice we wanted to celebrate my son getting his masters and the staff was kinda rude . So we went somewhere else .
28 April 2025
Beautiful hotel with a phenomenal restaurant
The decor and rooms were great
While I didn’t use the pool it did appear to be cloudy
26 April 2025
I loved the hotel.The restaurant was amazing The coffee shop was very reasonable
it was beautiful. it was easy to get to and in a great location right by the River.
Bed could have been a bit softer
15 April 2025
Fabulous
Valet is too expensive
8 April 2025
FABULOUS Customer Service
Exceptional customer service! The staff was very accommodating. I had a terrible headache; I needed a cup of coffee. The coffee shop had just closed, and the young man at the front desk directed me to the restaurant. The staff at the restaurant was great! The bartender poured me a cup on the house! Such wonderful consideration.
That I had to leave!
7 April 2025
Great place, excellent location in an amazing city.
Beautiful hotel with a great staff and really fun vibe. Beds are comfy and the room layouts are very cool. The location is prime, being right off of Rainey St. Definitely get the amenities package, free margaritas and a really cool vinyl rental program.
The shower had an issue with leaking water on the floor. Maintenance took care of it ASAP!
3 April 2025
Great vibe.
Great hotel with a really nice vibe. The daily charge of $30 is a bit confusing, you get some included drinks and food credit but it wasn’t taken off my bill. The Valet parking is approx $60 but the staff are great and are really helpful.
1 April 2025
Fabulous
I was upgraded to a very nice corner room high up. The staff was very welcoming and the hotel location is perfect. I did not try the restaurants unfortunately.
The breakfast I had was in a take away cafe on the ground floor. Maybe there was another option but I did not find it.
31 March 2025
Great place but probably for younger late night people
Place is great - negatives were (noise/music, parking, bathroom lighting)
Venues below were loud (music till 2 am)
26 March 2025
Cool funky hotel but still comfortable
Suite was wonderful. Bed was comfortable. Loved the happy hour. Geraldine's is in the building and has great music and food. Nice chill vibe.
Lots of construction in the area so less foot activity and a bit of noise during the day. A number of patios nearby so you can hear music in the rooms at night but white noise machine helps with it.
21 March 2025
Exceptional
The staff was very accommodating and kind. I was able to have my needs met with just a phone call to the front desk. The staff was overall very attentive and prompt with timing
I wish the restaurants were open later during the week
20 March 2025
This property lived up to my expectations. I traveled solo for my birthday and they made my time there special. From the
It was a beautiful property and everyone was so nice and accommodating
I don’t have any complaints
19 March 2025
Fabulous
Great location, very nice lobby and pool area, super nice staff, daily cocktail
Room was a little worn
19 March 2025
Great few days at Van Zandt
The huge bathtub , the pool when the sun finally hits it ! The lady who served me overnight oats every day and the dude with blonde hair on reception giving me water
It was sxsw and St Patrick's day always gonna be loud. But the music is loud even on 16th floor. White noise machine and earplugs no probs. But if you want a quite spot it's not for you. But upside is you walk out to Rainey St !!
18 March 2025
All the right vibes.
The staff we spoke with were very helpful, and patient. We especially noted how kind the gentlemen were at the front of the hotel - opening the doors, making sure we weren’t waiting too long for our rides.
None I can think of!
18 March 2025
Exceptional
Excellent staff. Geraldine's is phenomenal! Best short rib I've ever had.
Pol bartender wasn't as good as I thought he would be. Pool area is beautiful. Our sink in our room had literally zero water pressure. The shower however was great.
17 March 2025
Great hotel. Would recommend to anyone visiting Austin.
Staff was great. Friendly and laid back. Great location. Fun atmosphere. Rooms were nice. Within walking distance of a lot of restaurants and food trucks. We had a really good time and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a hotel in the downtown area.
The amenity fee wasn't planned for. And we didn't really use anything on the amenities list. Other than that the hotel was great.
16 March 2025
Definitely would stay here again!
Fun hotel and super comfortable rooms and beds. Loved the vibe of the lobby and free drinks over Valentines weekend.
There is a lot of construction around the area that made it hard to get around.
6 March 2025
Fabulous
Great hotel with great staff
A 150.00 per day hold for incidentals. Ridiculous
1 March 2025
over very pleasant and conveinet to all the things we want to do in downtown austin
We liked the room, welcome drinks is great
I wish I knew the parking is going to cost $69 dollar. The shower/bathroom door design is a bit strange without the door.
27 February 2025
Nice hotel in a good location
Very nice quriky hotel in a good location. Complementary margaritas much appreciatid
The food choice on both menus could have been a bit more extensive
26 February 2025
A very pleasant stay with everything you could ever need and expect from a hotel of this caliber.
The hotel and room were very clean. The staff was kind, helpful, and professional. The area was perfect and walking distance to several local eateries and night life establishments in the area. Not too far from the airport, probably a 10 min cab or uber/lyft ride. The restaurant/bar in the hotel was also amazing with live music every night. Definitely a very chill atmosphere. I recommend staying there every time you’re in Austin. And you are next to the “tallest” building in Texas, talk about an easy landmark.
Nothing.
26 February 2025
Good
Decor
Room size
25 February 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful property, very swanky! Places to eat and drink on site. Amazing and friendly staff!!!
25 February 2025
Great location with large comfortable rooms while in Austin
Large room. Stand alone tub. Beautiful views.
No desk chair. No free water in room- had to go downstairs. Breakfast on 4th floor not available so option on 1st floor for cafe was only option.
10 February 2025
Pleasant
Location
A/C didn’t work in the room we were assigned. Had to be moved to another room.
30 January 2025
I enjoyed my stay at the hotel.
Welcoming, clean, room was amazing as were all staff I interacted with!
Food a bit expensive for small serving sizes.
21 January 2025
It was probably one of the best overall locations in Austin for good music and food.
Great location, fantastic music and restaurant.
What’s not to like? It was a great place, great location.
19 January 2025
Good. Glad I got to enjoy the stay in the nicer suite before this hotel goes downhill.
The style of the hotel and the design finishes, as well as the room size in our suite, were excellent. There’s ample closet storage. The bathroom and shower were excellent. The water softening system is fantastic.
The air quality was poor and I had allergies every night in the room. It is probably long-overdue for an HVAC duct cleaning. The pool area is a little bit worn with the furnishings displaying wear and stains. There’s limited service hours for food & beverage. The view from the pool area is poor and sunlight hours are limited.
16 January 2025
Truly a special time that the Van Zandt was integral in pulling off!
For my wife’s 40th, staff was amazing and made it special
Wish the outdoor seating was more accessible for the pool. Ended up being empty
9 January 2025
Great hotel in great location.
Very nice
Nothing
6 January 2025
It was pleasant. Great location. Needs friendlier staff and a spruce up in the interiors..
The room was comfortable and the food we ordered was very good.
There were no robes in the room. There was no room service during the day...so no room service for breakfast.
6 January 2025
Fabulous
they used to have a 5pm margarita with music in the lounge, now they have a welcome drink when you arrive, but without the event itself
5 January 2025
Everything we needed!
The spaces were really nice- helpful friendly staff, bar/restaurant/cafe/fitness center good. Free margaritas + and really beautiful views really great central location- walkable to most sights!
My only gripe is that the bed and especially pillows were very firm, to the point that it impacted my sleep. Also, I’d appreciate and extra blanket in room- I’m sure I could have gotten one had I called the desk.
31 December 2024
Perfect location and cool design.
Design. Room. Location
Valet overnight parking fee Guest amenity fee Not enough bedding blankets Bad air conditioning made me stuffy and slightly congested Blinking alarm on ceiling at night over my bed. TX bourbon is not a good whiskey, and should not be $250. It’s an absurd amount. Thankfully, I didn’t open it.
29 December 2024
We will be back
Great design. Comfortable rooms and bathrooms
26 December 2024
Pleasant
Property was extremely nice.
I did not get the room I booked but I got the room on a discounted rate so I didn’t complain. I think if i would of paid more I most definitely would’ve requested the room i booked. Because that room was the reason why I booked in the first place.
20 December 2024
Interesting experience
Very interesting hotel in an interesting location. Beautiful room.
Too much street noise. Ridiculously expensive parking. Restaurant a bit overrated and reservation system confusing.
20 December 2024
It was a great time. I just wish that the front desk would not put loud obnoxious teenagers or college kids in the room
I liked everything about the property
I didn't like the fact that I was not able to utilize the lounge bar or restaurant because of private parties held
18 December 2024
Great stylish stay in cool downtown Austin neighborhood.
Nice atmosphere. Comfortable rooms. Fun welcome drink. Bicycles and record players available for free.
Location is good but has a lot of construction right now m.
17 December 2024
Fabulous
Nice interiors, friendly staff
A security bond was charged to my card initially which was refunded on check out but it was unnecessary. Felt like I was treated with suspicion.
16 December 2024
Fun times hotel!
Beautiful space, clean, staff was friendly at front desk. Margs at check in?! That was a fun and unexpected first!
The bar area and lobby was constantly packed with private parties. Was a bit overwhelming when trying to come down and have a cocktail in the bar. If you’re looking for a party hotel, this seems to be the place!
10 December 2024
Exceptional
Awesome hotel. We’ve had great time.
Water was slightly cold on our floor. Hotel was aware of the problem.
8 December 2024
Excellent - we will stay here again
Other events on meant we only ate there once but it was lovely.
Hmmm really not much- great welcome and drinks, amazing staff - cannot say anything negative
5 December 2024
Pleasant
Hotel room was very clean.
No hot water for shower in the first room I had.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Cycling
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Fitness
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Outdoor fireplace
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
22 May 2025
Great hotel, nice people, highly recommend