Hotel Snapshot
Ideal for work travelers who’ve got business in North Austin near the Domain District, but who’d love the ease of a fast trek to Central Austin to play on the weekends or after meetings, Lone Star Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection offers a creative, casual playground with distinct Texas vibes. Playfully evoking a rural campground with its central courtyard anchored by fire pits, hangout nooks and a pool meant to summon thoughts of Central Texas’ popular spring-fed swimming holes, this hotel unfolds steps from the chic Domaine shopping complex, but feels a world apart. It’s an ideal base for the capital city’s various music festivals, marathons and more.
Design and Character
Contemporary, but executed with Texas flair, the design forward hotel frames a large courtyard, which acts as its buzzy common area. Rooms open into the courtyard, encouraging mingling and connection. Live weekend music is a constant reminder of a sense of place. There’s a tucked away ambiance, enhanced by its location near major thoroughfares. All in all, it seems a homage to roadside travel and road trips from the Route 66 days.
Rooms
Surprisingly large, with Texas references and high end amenities, including a full-sized SMEG fridge full of Texas products (wine, beer and more) in the mini-bar and a mattress, topped with Egyptian cotton linens, that promises the best snooze, the 123 rooms come in either King or Double-sized with Deluxe versions incorporating views of the pool. Three suites offer larger versions of the same.
Food & Drink
In theme with Lone Star Court’s Texas whimsey its all-day restaurant The Water Trough draws guests to gather round the al fresco wood-burning fireplace for craft cocktails and Texas beer and wine. Invoking the nearby Hill Country’s gastronomic know-how, the restaurant serves up classic Texas fare, such as brisket tacos and country fried steak. The hotel also offers two on property food trucks for grab-and-go options.
Spa and Wellness
The hotel has a well-equipped fitness center and an outdoor pool.
Amenities
Luxury linen and bathrobes, turn down service, upscale bath products, room service, dry cleaning service, pet-friendly and self parking. Event spaces and catering services ensure this is a perfect party or wedding venue.
Neighborhood Recs
Set at The Domain, an upscale shopping complex, the hotel also lies near the Q2 Soccer Stadium and sits just 20 minutes from Central Austin’s Warehouse District, SoCo, Rainey Street and more.
Fast Facts
Location: Set in north Austin in the Domaine District, less than 30 minutes from the airport, Lone Star Court sits off MoPac Expressway, aka Texas State Loop 1, which provides easy access to downtown.
Vibe: Casual, playful with strong Texan references and bygone Route 66 retreat notes.
Rating: Four-Star
Room Count: 123 rooms, including three suites
Pricing: Rates start at $124 per night.
Our Favorite Thing About the Hotel:
The rooms are luxurious and fun, with elevated mattresses and Egyptian cotton linens, upscale amenities, SMEG fridges—and very good value. The courtyard is a social scene.
Dining: The Water Trough and two food trucks provide Hill Country gastronomy.
Amenities: Gym, fire pits, pool, upscale amenities, turn down, pet friendly, dry cleaning and event space/catering
Nearby Attractions
All of Austin’s main attractions can be reached in less than half an hour—depending on traffic Hike on Lady Bird Lake, swim at Barton Springs, confabulate on Rainey Street, South Congress and at the Warehouse District.
Austin, Texas, United States
