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Austin Proper Hotel

Austin

Austin Proper Hotel 1

Axel’s take

Strong design, dining and service make this a downtown standout, with some compact rooms.

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Axel’s rating: 8.8/10 · a design-led 5-star lifestyle hotel in downtown Austin

Austin Proper is a design-led 5-star in downtown’s Second Street District, and a strong pick if restaurants and interiors matter as much as the room. Kelly Wearstler’s layered design gives it real character, while The Peacock and La Piscina make dining a reason to stay. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, cleanliness and walkable location near Lady Bird Lake. The rooftop pool, spa and well-equipped gym round out a convincing luxury offering.

The caveat is room selection: some guests find smaller categories tight, and views vary considerably. A few also describe loud, busy bars, so this is better suited to a social city break than a hushed retreat. A daily destination amenity fee and separately charged valet-only parking weaken the value. We’d choose it for a food-focused weekend, but confirm room size and outlook before booking.

Rooms
Distinctive interiors and strong comfort ratings; size and outlook deserve checking by category.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across recent guest feedback and major-site category ratings.
Service
Warm, helpful staff draw repeated praise; occasional less welcoming check-ins are exceptions.
Amenities
Rooftop outdoor pool, Verbena Spa, 24-hour gym and destination restaurants.
Fees and surprises
Daily destination amenity fee; valet-only parking and breakfast cost extra; property is cashless.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

600 West 2nd Street, Austin

Walkable Second Street District base near restaurants, Moody Theater and Lady Bird Lake.

Amenities and check-in

Rooftop outdoor pool, Verbena Spa, 24-hour gym and destination restaurants.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
  • Sauna
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $200 per room per night; Pets: $100 per guest per stay
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Austin Proper Hotel — Austin, United States

Austin Proper Hotel is a design-led 5-star lifestyle hotel in downtown Austin in Austin, United States.

Address: 600 West 2nd Street, Austin. Property ID: 1147567.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/austin/austin-proper-hotel-1147567

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$846$1,095 on Booking.com$249 less (23%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$867$1,115 on Booking.com$248 less (22%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$1,191$1,477 on Booking.com$286 less (19%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $1,368 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-16 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$852 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,416 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-11-06$564 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,427 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-11-07$863 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,336 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-11-08$473 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,408 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-09$935 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,733 · up to 7 nights priced
2026-11-10$798 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,840 · up to 6 nights priced
2026-11-11$1,042 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,649 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-12$607 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,080 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-13$473 for 1 night · 2 nights $954 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-14$481 for 1 night · 2 nights $895
2026-11-15$414 for 1 night
2026-11-18$811 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,223 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$412 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,002 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$590 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,354 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$764 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,090 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$326 for 1 night · 2 nights $700 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$374 for 1 night · 2 nights $741 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$367 for 1 night · 2 nights $730 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$363 for 1 night · 2 nights $737 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$374 for 1 night · 2 nights $775 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$401 for 1 night · 2 nights $786 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$385 for 1 night · 2 nights $745 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$360 for 1 night · 2 nights $875 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$515 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,241 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$726 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,444 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$718 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,436 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$718 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,259 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$541 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,191 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 8.8/10

Strong design, dining and service make this a downtown standout, with some compact rooms. a design-led 5-star lifestyle hotel in downtown Austin, scored for what it is.

Austin Proper is a design-led 5-star in downtown’s Second Street District, and a strong pick if restaurants and interiors matter as much as the room. Kelly Wearstler’s layered design gives it real character, while The Peacock and La Piscina make dining a reason to stay. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, cleanliness and walkable location near Lady Bird Lake. The rooftop pool, spa and well-equipped gym round out a convincing luxury offering.

The caveat is room selection: some guests find smaller categories tight, and views vary considerably. A few also describe loud, busy bars, so this is better suited to a social city break than a hushed retreat. A daily destination amenity fee and separately charged valet-only parking weaken the value. We’d choose it for a food-focused weekend, but confirm room size and outlook before booking.

  • Best for: design-conscious couples; food-focused weekend breaks; travelers exploring downtown on foot

  • Watch out for: compact rooms in some categories; busy, sometimes loud bars; daily destination fee and paid valet-only parking

  • Location: Walkable Second Street District base near restaurants, Moody Theater and Lady Bird Lake.

  • Rooms: Distinctive interiors and strong comfort ratings; size and outlook deserve checking by category.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest feedback and major-site category ratings.

  • Service: Warm, helpful staff draw repeated praise; occasional less welcoming check-ins are exceptions.

  • Amenities: Rooftop outdoor pool, Verbena Spa, 24-hour gym and destination restaurants.

  • Fees and surprises: Daily destination amenity fee; valet-only parking and breakfast cost extra; property is cashless.

Axel's opinion of Austin Proper Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Austin Proper Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • Marriott Hotels & Resorts
  • 600 West 2nd Street, Austin
  • Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,073 reviews (location 4.6/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Seaholm Station (NB): 4 min walk · Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: 27 min by taxi · Killeen Regional Airport: 79 min by taxi · Zilker Metropolitan Park: 7 min by taxi · Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum: 7 min by taxi · Blanton Museum of Art: 8 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $200 per room per night; Pets: $100 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Sauna, Spa, Valet parking (extra charge), EV charger, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Austin

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Quadruple room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard room

Standard Penthouse room

Standard room with view

Standard room with balcony

Standard Penthouse room with balcony

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double Penthouse room with lake view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with river view

Superior room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior room with city view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior room with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room with city view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room with water view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Quadruple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Quadruple room with city view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premier room

Premier room with city view

Premier room with balcony

Premier Single room

Premier Single room with balcony

Premier Quadruple room

Premier Quadruple room with city view

Premier Sextuple room

Premier Double room (full double bed)

Premier Double room with city view (full double bed)

Premier Double room with lake view (full double bed)

Premier Double room with view (full double bed)

Premier Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Premier Quadruple room

Premier Quadruple room with city view

Premier Quadruple Club room

Premium room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium room with city view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium room with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium room with balcony

  • Room features: Balcony
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Quadruple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Quadruple room with city view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Double room with city view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Double room with lake view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Double room with view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Double room with balcony (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Balcony
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Quadruple room with city view

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand room

Grand Single room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

Grand Double room with city view (full double bed)

Grand Double room with view (full double bed)

Junior Suite

Junior Suite with view

1 Bedroom Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Junior Suite with view

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Double Junior Suite with view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite with view (full double bed)

Suite

Penthouse Suite

Suite with lake view

Suite with water view

Suite with balcony

1 Bedroom Suite

1 Bedroom Suite with lake view

1 Bedroom Suite with balcony

1 Bedroom Suite with balcony and with lake view

Single Suite

Single Penthouse Suite

Single Suite with balcony

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Penthouse Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with lake view (full double bed)

Double Penthouse Suite with lake view (full double bed)

Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with lake view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony and with lake view (full double bed)

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Suite with balcony

  • Room features: Balcony
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Single Suite with balcony

  • Room features: Balcony
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Balcony
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite with city view

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite with city view

Deluxe Single Suite

Deluxe Single Suite with city view

1 Bedroom Deluxe Single Suite with city view

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

Premier Suite

Premier Suite with balcony

Premier Single Suite

Premier Double Suite (full double bed)

Premier Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

Premier Double Suite with balcony and with city view (full double bed)

Premier Double Club Suite (full double bed)

Premium Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Single Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Grand Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

3 Bedrooms Duplex Apartment with balcony

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Room features: Balcony
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Twin Studio (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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