Austin Proper Hotel

Situated in the cultural crossroads of Downtown’s Second Street District, Austin Proper Hotel and Residences offers an artful immersion in lifestyle and well-being. With emphasis on collaboration, the passionate, compelling vision of designer Kelly Wearstler meets the culinary creativity of Austin tastemaker McGuire Moorman Hospitality. Kelly Wearstler’s creative direction for Austin Proper has unfolded over three years. The layered, individualistic look mines a tradition of artistry and craftsmanship distinct to Austin. The historical influence of Austin’s most stately homes inspires eye-catching details, from a sculptural staircase installation of 60 patchworked vintage rugs, to the lobby’s monolithic wood-and-ceramic grandfather clock. Local artists and materials feature prominently throughout, with every surface adding textural interest: pots, trays and cabinet inlay tiles by ceramicistRick Van Dyke; locally quarried travertine on the pool deck; Delta wood paneling; native elmwoods; and antique mirror finishes. Proper Hotel Essentials include 244 rooms and suites; four unique settings for dining and drink; a focus on wellness with a dedicated spa and fitness center; plus a variety of atmospheric spaces for events. And it wouldn’t be Proper without a 5th floor rooftop pool deck offering small-batch tequilas and majestic lake views. Leading Austin Proper’s dining front is award winning culinary visionaries and beloved locals, McGuire Moorman Hospitality. At the landmark eatery, guests can savor Mediterranean–inspired healthy and wholesome foods and flavors. On the rooftop pool deck, a coastal Mexican restaurant with raw bar grills wood-fired seafood and fajita offerings. Morning, noon or night, a ground floor coffee shop serves savory items to-go and tempting treats like soft-serve Greek frozen yogurt, while the sunken bar is an elegant hideaway.