My stay at Hotel Saint Cecilia was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived, the staff made me feel like the only guest on the property, attending to every need with genuine warmth and professionalism. The hotel itself is a design masterpiece--a perfect blend of rock 'n roll glamour and serene luxury. My room was a beautiful sanctuary, complete with a vintage record player and access to the lobby's vinyl library, which was such a fun and unique touch. Highlights of my stay: * Exceptional Staff: Every interaction with the staff, from the front desk to the bartenders by the pool, was fantastic. They were knowledgeable, eager to please, and really went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. Ryan was exceptionally charming and full of property knowledge. I found myself telling my friends random facts about the hotel lol. * Luxurious Amenities: The legendary Hästens bed provided the most incredible sleep I've ever had, and the custom kimono robes and Le Labo/Grown Alchemist toiletries made the experience feel incredibly indulgent. The bathtub... oh my that tub will remain in my dreams until my next stay. * Delicious Dining: I enjoyed a tasty coquito and delicious Salmon, avocado toast with a poached egg all delivered with impeccable service to my room. Hotel Saint Cecilia isn't just a place to stay; it's a completely immersive and luxurious experience. I can't wait to return to this magical retreat! read more

I didn't get to take too many pictures because 1) I was in complete awe of this hotel, 2) I was in complete awe of this hotel, & 3) yeah, you guessed it. Check in was super easy and parking was not a headache at all, given the area. The staff was absolutely endearing and I wish I could name all of the ones who assisted us with our stay. I will say Ryan C. was a standout! Learning about the history of the hotel was super cool. My dinner was salmon with zucchini and...just wow! Salivating as I type this. We enjoyed the bon bon sour fish and appreciated the variety of locally sourced items in the basket as well as the restroom! Breakfast was delicious & once again, the staff was incredible. It was too cold for the heated pool but we will check it out next time. The logistics of breakfast and ordering food to the room were spectacular. My only gripe (and I truly mean only) was that the television was constantly showing a black screen (room 3) when trying to watch Hulu. Otherwise, the bed was incredible and the bathroom was immaculate. Order their hot tea and French press. They're incredible! Cannot wait to stay again! read more

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It's crazy how discourtesy staff members can be... the place was giving the worst episode of Euphoria season 1. Probably because I don't have septum piercing... Anywho, for a bunkhouse hotel, it's definitely not the norm, as I've stayed at several of them and had way better experiences. Overall, for a $450 a night hotel... nothing that special. Stay elsewhere, perhaps, off South congress. read more

On the plus side, you can go and pick up a really cute T-shirt. The pool area is nice. The rooms are OK wasn't as cozy as I'd like really really a little bit too hipster. The location is good. The food is pretty good. I mean the food in Austin in general is amazing. Did end up using Postmates for room service on occasion. If you need a place to stay, you can stay here and it's fine not amazing but it's fine a little too cinder blocky. It's just not for me. read more

I'm writing this as I sit in the courtyard at Hotel Saint Cecilia. It's such a gorgeous retreat in the middle of Austin. I feel so at peace here, sitting under the big Live Oak and drinking a latte. The rooms are beautifully decorated and everything we've ordered has been delicious. If you're looking to stay in Austin but still get away from it all, Hotel Saint Cecilia is perfect. read more

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Beautiful ambience. Excellent service. Great food! We will be back in the near future! read more

Hotel Saint Cecilia - Outside patio Bar area - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

For me, this place checked ALL boxes, most especially the one where it's intimate and beautifully executed down to the littlest details, and flawlessly felt in all those details, without the slightest bit of pretentiousness. It is truly understated and overstated, in all the right ways, all at the same time. Utopia. I felt more comfortable here than I have at some people's houses. Yet, I felt like I was in my own home sprawled over lush landscaping with tempting delights to be found everywhere. The room was somewhere I would want to live if I could. But then again, we really did have the best downtown skyline view I think I have ever had at any 'hotel', anywhere. To be clear, this does not feel like a hotel at all, in any way. We were pampered (even got a call our first morning to ask us if we needed anything), but not in a fake way. The sincerity in character of HSC is so appreciated; I just love that HSC beats to its own drum, with its own rules, and those who get it just don't want to stop dancing. We will be back for every anniversary. read more

Hotel Saint Cecilia - Total. Soul. - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

My friend and I were in town for Austin City Limits. The sign for Hotel Saint Cecilia can be hard to find due to the small size and color. It is tucked away at a residential street in South Congress, which offers nearby places for shopping and dining. As you enter, the suites are slightly to the left. The pool with the 'soul' sign is to the right, with the lobby and lounge area straight ahead. I was amazed at the atmosphere and decor inside because it is romantic yet retro. Each room or place has its own story to tell. Also, the rooms have a record collection, so I even went downstairs to the office to borrow one! I believe there are 14 rooms - suites, studios, and poolside bungalows. We stayed in one of the studios facing the main grounds, which is located above the hotel's lobby and lounge. I loved that we had our own private terrace with one of the comfiest King Hästens beds! Staff was nice and accommodating. There is no spa at this boutique hotel, but I managed to see two or so that you can walk or bike to! Someone informed this used to be occupied by a descendant of Davy Crockett before it was a bed and breakfast, but it's currently reopened as Hotel Saint Cecilia. Would I come back? Yes. It seemed like we had the studio. read more

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We had a large group here and rented it out for the weekend. This was the best staff I've ever experienced at a hotel. They were top notch and very accommodating. There wasn't one staff member here that didn't have a quick, accurate answer or solution to whatever we needed. Very impressed! read more

If I had to sum up my entire Hotel Saint Cecilia experience in one word, it would be "meh". It definitely wasn't terrible, but I also can't say it was great. My partner and I are from Austin. I've lived here for 16 years and have always wanted to stay at Saint Cecilia, so we finally booked a room for our staycation! We checked in super early, and understandably at 11am, our room (which was slated to be ready at 3pm) was not ready. So the staff graciously let us keep our suitcases in the hotel office, and we hung out by the pool until it was ready. The pool is eclectic and funky- retro vibes! The margarita I had and the cheese board we snacked on were delicious. At 11am the pool was fully packed, and there were no lounge chairs with umbrellas for us to relax in, only the chairs on the right side of the pool that were regular chairs, directly in the sun. (Note to anyone staying here- get a spot at the pool ASAP, because lounge chairs go quick.) The staff member taking drink orders was friendly, but she kept forgetting my partners Bohemia he asked for twice. He eventually gave up and just grabbed his own water from the water jug. She took a very long time to get us towels, which was a bit frustrating as well. We also noticed several people walk into the hotel office after us, and be taken to rooms on the same side of the hotel where the pool side bungalows are (our same room type). So, my guess is, they checked in after us and were given a room before us because the staff knew we were hanging out by the pool? It felt like their logic was to have us wait longer for our room to get us to rack up a tab at the pool. FYI, we would have racked up a tab regardless of where in the hotel we were- the food and drinks are delicious, but that type of customer service is not cool. When we finally got in our room around 3:30, the record player was broken and I was shocked at how bare the walls were. For the cost of this hotel, I just expected a little more to go into the decor, and to feel impressed walking into our room. The record player still worked, but the top was broken and janky- see pictures to see what I'm talking about. Around 6pm we decided we would head to the hotel bar, and then go out around Congress. Our bartender was Jimmy, and he was a badass. He made us the tastiest Pain Killer shots I have ever had, and told really great stories. He was entertaining to chat with, and one hell of an excellent mixologist. So, like I said, overall, not a terrible experience, but also not great. My thinking: a hotel that costs as much as a stay at Saint Cecilia should leave guests feeling like they just had an excellent experience. I would potentially come back, but only if we found a deal on a room (bc for the overall experience, I sadly can't justify their standard rates) and stayed in a different room. read more

Funky hotel with overpriced rooms and too much style. If you're looking for a full-service hotel go to the Proper Hotel, where you will spend half as much and get twice the services. It's also better maintained. If you're a hipster who appreciates loud pretentious music being played on vinyl, dark rooms with old furniture, you'll love the slow service and rude hipster service at Saint Cecilia. read more

We had an intimate, 17-person micro-wedding wedding in November. My Grandma (the guest of honor and my favorite human being) had just turned 96 and told us to "get the show on the road" because she was determined to be there! The wedding was held at the magnificent Hotel Saint Cecilia and our rehearsal dinner at the groovy Hotel Magdalena. The whole weekend was a fairytale. Saint Cecilia is like a secret garden, undiscovered and nestled right at the heart of the most amazing and vibrant city in the world. Words can't describe the atmosphere - it's so uniquely romantic, modern, elegant, hip, luxurious, artful, magical, enchanting... Before I go into details it's important that I recognize Nancy Gottschling, the events coordinator. Nancy is an absolute all-star and all-around amazing human being. I cannot thank her enough for making my wedding the fairytale of my dreams. Saint Cecilia is known for hosting celebrities, the rich & famous. Even though our wedding was small, and neither of us a "big deal", Nancy made us feel like we were her number 1 priority every step of the way. She was incredibly sensitive to my Grandma's needs and made sure everything was PERFECT for her. Nancy and her team (including Sarah VanHoose - who's brilliance I could write an entire additional paragraph about) went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of and had a wonderful time. The ceremony was held at sunset under the breathtaking Live Oak - two trees over the years entangled and fused into one, a beautiful metaphor - and the reception was held in the private courtyard of Suite Four. The food was incredible (both Saint Cecilia and Magdalena). Almost every one of our guests independently told us it was the best wedding food they ever had. On top of the quality, the customer service was above and beyond. The chef at Magdalena prepared an AMAZING vegetable soup at the drop of a hat when Grandma wasn't feeling the salad (that said, I DEFINITELY felt the salad!!!). The flowers, by Gypsy Floral, were perfection. I almost cried when I saw them. The beautiful lush green foliage, the fall shades of burgundy garden roses, peonies, and ranunculus... If I knew more about horticulture, I'd go on - but I am in finance, and I'll just say they were just as enchanting as Saint Cecilia itself. As a "mini-moon", my husband and I stayed in Suite 4 for several nights after the wedding. A continuation of the fairytale story. When I called, I was greeted by the front desk with "good morning, Princess!" The mini-bar is the most luxurious I've ever seen - the best combination of global and local - the best food and drink from around the world and staples of Austin culture. The decanter of water awaiting us in the morning was like holy mana. I have literally never tasted water so delicious (I am not sure if this was due to the hangover, but I've heard there is something special about this water). Of course, nothing gold can stay. We finally had to leave this enchanted space and return to reality. On the way out, I was surprised to see one of my heroes, Liz Lambert herself. I approached her with hesitancy, not wanting to bother, to let her know the impression she'd made on me and the inspiration she'd been in my commercial real estate career. She was so kind, warm, and appreciative - something I will always remember. I will forever be loyal to the Bunkhouse group, and we can't wait for the next excuse to return. read more

Fun little gem of a hotel in a great location. Room is very minimalistic but had what we needed. Weather was chilly so we didn't get to use the pool or outdoor grounds. We would stay here again. The manager (Nathan I believe) was very accommodating when I made the reservation. read more

I have been following this hotel on Instagram for a few years. Finally booked a trip to Austin and it was the only place we considered. From booking all the way to checking out we felt so well taken care of. The small hotel only offers 14 rooms. It feels like an oasis as you pull into the private parking and are met my attentive staff. Our room was ready and there was a sweet treat and a nice note waiting for us in our room. The hotel is very well kept. Staff wait on you hand and foot. You can have your food delivered to your patio, poolside or the lounge. The rooms all include turntables and the office offers records to borrow like a library system. We were right off of south congress so we walked over to dinner and the "I love you so much " wall. The food and snacks available are amazing! We enjoyed breakfast each morning from the hotel and snacks by the pool one afternoon. The pool area is so relaxing. It's small and intimate . Being so close to the city street was not a problem, you still feel tucked away by the lush walls of shrubs and design of the hotel, yet have easy access to restaurants and shopping. We will definitely come back again and again! read more

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I don't believe I will be back to this hotel. I've stayed here several times, but this last visit was enough. I rented a cottage located near the pool for $895 per night. Crazy I know... But it gets worse. They have a mini bar and small kitchenette, sink and NO COFFEE POT. I ordered coffee from room service and they charged me $20. C'mon guys get it together. It's not too much to offer your guests coffee in the morning. The Construction... Yes, just like the other person here I ended up with a flat tire coming home for dinner one night. Yes... a flat tire on my rental car. Also, they didn't notify me about the construction until they had my money. Shame on them. The service... Yep, just like the post below carrying your bags is on you! It's almost like you get to pay a crazy amount to be abused. Sadly Liz, I am no longer impressed with what you have going on here. I won't be back. read more

What a hotel! What a lovely experience! We stayed here leading up to our wedding and on the night of our wedding. They went above and beyond for us. From champagne to lovely hand written notes wishing us the best day (they did get my name entirely wrong but, hey, pobody nerfect). We shot our wedding portraits here and it was a dream. Very secluded. Very dope esthetic (rock n' roll meets modern glamour). I am so grateful for the lovely space and for the warm, inviting room (we stayed in one of poolside bungalows). Me and my 7 bridesmaids did our makeup and put our dresses on with more than enough space. They even sent us a lovely letter wishing us a happy marriage! I am a fan! Way to go, Liz Lambert and team! Well done! read more

Hotel Saint Cecilia - The picture spot for our wedding day shots! - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

We were lucky enough to have a work dinner at Hotel Saint Cecilia and we were blown away. The grounds are simply amazing. It is hard to believe you are still smack dab in the middle of downtown Austin once you cross their threshold. Rolling green grass leads up to a nice bar with super expensive specialty cocktails. We spent an hour or two having appetizers in the bar and lots of cocktails. The bartenders were awesome and dealt with a lot of very random requests. We then moved upstairs to a private dining area. Dinner started with a fresh mozzarella caprese salad with basil and pesto, we then moved onto family style Petite Tenderloin with truffle herb butter, steel head trout and hericot verts followed by potato gratinee. The caprese was delightful fresh and the tenderloin was so soft and juicy, it melted in your mouth. The Steel head trout looked like a beautiful salmon and had an amazing buttery taste that went very well with the vegetables. Dessert was a chocolate cream tartlette with fresh cream. It simply melted in your mouth and was perfectly rich. Top to bottom every item that we stuffed into our fat faces was delicious. 10/10 would eat all of it again, and again, and again. Definitely swing by the famous Soul sign in the pool for some good people watching and a relaxing dip if you're staying here. read more

Hotel Saint Cecilia - Caprese salad. - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We just stayed here for my birthday as we hadn't ever been there before and whoa, loved it. The reason it doesn't get five stars is that I had two drinks while I was there, because they were ridiculously expensive! I mean, give me a break, an $18 drink?? Calm down, the rooms cost enough already. Also, because it's not a bar that has a lot of activity, the bartender would head to the back and you had to ring a bell to get her to come out, and that kind of made me feel like a jerk, something about ringing a bell, I don't know. The room was mega cool, smaller than it looked online, but neat nonetheless. I agree with another reviewer about the lighting though, it was damn near dark in there. I didn't want to open the windows because we wanted privacy. Our friends stayed directly below us, in a larger room that had this awesome screened in porch and a little sitting room. The grounds were just totally cool and I thought the place was pretty damn cool. We didn't get to the pool because we had things to do, and check out was at noon . . . bummed that they couldn't give us a late check out but that's life. At the end of the day this place is totally unique and I would highly recommend it and I look forward to being able to go back and just spend more time in the hotel itself. read more

Cockroaches. Loud guests. Construction. The two stars are for the grounds and the staff (especially Evan). I stayed at HSC a handful of years ago and it was quite a different experience. I feel as though it's garnered so much attention that it's lost what made it great in the first place. The property itself still remains idyllic and the staff is personable and accommodating. read more

Let's start with the cons: 1. Kids were ready to swim. Bartender overheard us talking about it and flat out told me (mind you NOT when I booked), that the hotel really doesn't want kids in the pool disturbing the guests. Um, I am a mom on vacation with my boys so the pool IS happening! I tell the guests in the pool what she said and they were like, WHAT??? They had their kids coming to the hotel the next day and they would be using the pool, just like they had in the past. 2. The TV in this swanky expensive hotel did not work. While the hotel did give a discount for this, you'd think they would check out all rooms to make sure all is working before having a guest stay there. 3. I order a croissant with my breakfast. The kitchen calls me back and says it will take an hour to cook it. I mean, COME ON! 4. I called ahead of time to see if they had a EV charger. Yes they have one for Tesla. Great. When I get there, a car was parked in the charging spot (and not charging). When I mentioned once again that I needed to charge, the guy checking us in mumbled that he would see what he could do. Nothing was done. Once the car left the next day, I finally got to charge. 5. NOT many food options at all so don't count on that. On to the pros: 1. Hotel is within walking distance of lots of restaurants, shops, bars, etc. 2. It has a cool, swanky vibe and the use of the record player and records was a nice touch. 3. The balconies and room were a nice size. 4. Bar made great drinks. 5. European options for toiletries and snacks, which we enjoyed. 6. Small venue and quiet. read more

Hotel Saint Cecilia - Pool where the kids are discouraged from entering... - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

For our recent anniversary Sir Nicholas and I ventured to Austin and stayed at the Hotel Saint Cecilia and it was such a lovely experience! The location is really nice. It's tucked away on a side (residential) street just off of South Congress, which has plenty of shopping, restaurants, and bars to enjoy. The hotel itself is an old estate home that has been divided up into various rooms. The rooms are all unique and beautiful and most seem to have some sort of sitting area outside which is lovely. Our room was really spacious and the bathtub was an old clawfoot, perfect for luxurious bubble baths if you are into them. The staff was super kind and gracious. The menus for drinks or food were both wonderful. The bed was super soft and comfortable. I really couldn't ask for anything more from this place. I would definitely be happy to stay here on a return trip! read more

This is the place to stay if you want to ensue a great experience in Austin! The front desk staff, particularly Jill and Sonny, go above and beyond to make every detail of the stay is perfect. If corona has made you hesitant about traveling, like it did me ..... Then call St.C and they will not only explain the deep measures the hotel has taken to ensure safety, but then also suggest onsite activities for you to enjoy! read more

Allow me to preface this by saying what a great time my boyfriend and I had staying at the El Cosmico in Marfa (owned by the same Bunkhouse Management that owns the Cecilia). I wish I could say the same things for our much more expensive stay at the Hotel St. Cecilia. We chose the Cecilia in particular because of it's ownership by Bunkhouse Management. Our first impressions were very favorable, the grounds are beautiful and the buildings are lovely. Our first night was fine, we had no issues. Our second night however was markedly different. That morning it had seemed our room was a little warm, but we hadn't thought too much of it since it's so hot across Texas right now and went on about our day. When we came back the room was hotter still, certainly more so than the thermostat was registering. We called the front desk and the gentleman working that evening came to keep an eye on it while we were out for the evening. When we came back the room was no cooler and we felt much more comfortable sitting on the patio than in our own room, where it was somewhere in the 90s. At this point we had an AC repair man and the hotel's employee in and out of our room constantly. The employee, I can't remember his name, sent us to the lounge for a round of drinks. When I walked in I overheard him tell the bartender that the round was on the house. She began to loudly argue with him about it. I was perhaps five feet away. She came out and rather brusquely made us our drinks. We were feeling very uncomfortable from her obvious distaste for us, and decided to head back to our room. Around 11 we began to have partial AC, though the room never cooled below 77 or so the entire night. We finally had to ask the gentleman working to go ahead and not bother us even if he needed in the room so we could get some sleep for the night as we had a drive back to Midland awaiting us. That morning I spoke to the woman working the front desk about some sort of discounted rate since our room was practically unusable all of Saturday evening, and uncomfortable to stay in that night. Rather than letting us know what the rate would be up front the Manager waited several hours to call us when we were a good hundred and fifty miles down the road. The discount was 10% off a single night. I think that amounts to about 4% of our bill, 38 dollars or so. I felt 10% of one night was a rather unreasonable, and even insulting sum to be discounted for a room that was actively unpleasant to be in. The room wasn't even available to us to be alone in much of the night. I was not asking that the room be comped, we slept there after all. But the discount amounted to comping the plate of milk and cookies we ordered. I expected much more in terms of customer service and accommodation from a Hotel as well regarded and as expensive as the Cecilia. After returning home, we e-mailed management to let them know about our stay. They were very apologetic and offered us another night at the Cecilia on the house, the remainder of our second night refunded or a gift certificate for one of their other properties. I opted for the refund. Then, to add insult to injury, instead of refunding my money, they charged me another $400! It took nearly a WEEK to get the whole thing resolved - the "accidental" charge taken off, plus the original refund. They kept saying "We hope you understand this is the exception and not the rule..." but things just kept going wrong. While this may truly have been one giant, never-ending exception, we will not be staying at the Cecilia again. read more

I cannot say enough, recommend enough, nor commend enough the consistency of service, room/property/hospitality, people and the kitchen's food & bev (especially b'fast!) of the St. C. I stay here as often as possible, and recommend this luxe property because I know the execution will always impress. I encourage you to try the bungalows or suites, by pool or courtyard, they're sure to delight you during a stay in Austin. Pup and people friendly ~ hip, cool and warm. read more

Hotel Saint Cecilia may just be the most beautiful and charming hotel in the city. Everything about this place sings with design. The outdoor space is beautiful. Our bungalow was stunning (thanks to a free upgrade -- it helps when you go on a Thursday!). I found the room to be considerably more comfortable than its across-the-street cousin Hotel San Jose. This is in large part due to the wood flooring (as opposed to the concrete floor of HSJ). Every room had a turntable, fancy toiletries, and beautiful art on the wall (each room has a different theme). In a perfect world, we could have spent the day relaxing by the pool or drinking on their immaculate lawn (complete with a vintage automobile). Unfortunately, however, the day of our stay was rainy and cold. Luckily, they outfit each guest with complementary umbrellas, and the office allows you to borrow from their vinyl collection (with everything from Simon and Garfunkel's Bookends, to The Ramones, to Willy Nelson, to the Fleet Foxes debut album) which helped to salvage a particularly nasty day. The one warning that I have for future guests is the price. These are prices that caused this fair Yelper to raise an eyebrow. Where are we again? Austin? Okay, cool. Just checking... The 2 boiled egg breakfast was $8! Aren't eggs like $0.15? The beer STARTS at $8! My father always told me that people charge these prices to "keep out the riffraff." Unfortunately, unless it's a special occasion or I'm on an expense account, I'm the riffraff! read more

Liz Lambert has done it again. Damn, I felt cooler just staying at this place....and I am pretty lame to begin with. This is the best boutique hotel in Austin by a mile. The more upscale version to it's cousin (Hotel San Jose) has everything you would want in an exclusive small hotel: location, peace/quiet, high end bedding, modern furnishings, and great service. There are only 14 rooms and they frown on people walking in to go to the bar unless they are staying or a guest, so this place is going to have a small and intimate feel. Stayed this past weekend in a bungalow (#10) and really enjoyed it. Everything above made our stay perfect but the turntables and record collection pushed it over the top. If they have a bungalow, I recommend because of the privacy but the suite looked really nice. If you have only one place to stay in Austin and want a boutique place, this is it. A few things you should know: 1. The Pool - we stayed on a cold weekend but I am sure the pool has to be the place in the spring or fall to be. If you could score a room during ACL you would be King (or Queen) of the World. 2. Prices - This place is not cheap. Everything is expensive from the food/drinks ($8 beers and $14 small pots of coffee) to the rooms. It is not a place that most people could stay besides a very special occasion. 3. The mini bar and toiletries- if you could call it that has the most unique offerings you will find in a hotel. Very cool stuff. We had the Dark Chocolate bar made with Goat's milk - very different and very good. 4. If the weather is bad - go buy a pizza at Home Slice and bring it back. The staff was very cool and loved that we decided to make it a night out/in with pizza and wine. You want to take one night to just relax and enjoy this special place. 5. DVD player in the room - the staff has DVD's but they mostly rock documentaries (staying with the rock and roll theme). If you want to catch up on Mad Men or Weeds, then bring your own. 6. Coffee - Walk to Joe's for a latte - you would have a hard time getting anything that just normal coffee at this place. Now, it is great brewed coffee but if you want more Joe's is only a few blocks away. 7. Listen to the Staff on restaurants if you do not know the town - Katie knows what she is talking about and will make a stellar recommendation. read more

Hotel was wonderful but the mattress was the most uncomfortable ever. Woke up so sore. It's time to upgrade the beds considering the price and standard of this property. I get the cool low lighting in the rooms for the vibe but if you want to put makeup on you'll have to go outside in the daytime. It's super dark in the rooms which is calming and moody but not practical. Everything else is is lovely read more

On a recent journey to Austin my boyfriend and I wandered to the St. Cecilia for drinks one night. It's definitely one of the classiest, cool hotels I've ever set foot in and if I had enough money, I would stay here in a heartbeat. The bar was pretty expensive but it was a special treat (vacation, bitches!) so we splurged on flossy beer and some cocktails, and they did not disappoint. My ginger mojito was perfect and quite strong but at $14 a pop I had to keep them at a minimum. What I really loved was the design and ambiance. The entire place is one big photo op, and quite romantic to boot, from the giant oak trees with chandeliers hanging from the branches to the sloping grounds down to the pool illuminated by the giant neon sign saying "SOUL" to the blue-hued bar with its taxidermied albino peacock adorning one wall, bow-tie wearing barkeep and beyond. We wandered around and took a peek at the hotel manager's office and it looked straight out of a magazine or a Vogue photo set. The St. Cecilia was the perfect nightcap to a mellow, warm night spent ambling around a new city. When I'm a millionaire and I can scoot around in my Lear jet anywhere I want whenever I want, look out, St. Cecilia, because I'll be there. A lot. read more

Wow, Hotel St. Cecilia is by far one of the most posh hotels I can remember. A little more swank than the sister Hotel San Jose and alot more hip than touristy spots like The Driskill. One of my best friends in the world was in town with her boyfriend and wanted to throw a little party at the pool. WHAT A FABULOUS IDEA! We hung out at the small but stylish pool. We drank French Coates Du Rhone, and Wild Turkey Rye. The ladies lay scantily clad in the sun laughing, smiling and making sure the guys knew when to pour more vino. A guest and his lady friend played guitar and sang for all to hear. Quite lovely I might add. I'm not the type that digs on fancy for fancy sake or posh just to show off how much money I may or may not have. But, if I ever did need an escape from it all and wanted to be at a home far away in Austin. I'd be at Hotel St. Cecilia in a minute. If you can afford $300-600 a night and $8 beers. Check out this place. You. Will. Not. Be. Disappointed. No Hipsters. read more

I haven't stayed here yet, but took a thorough tour of EVERY room (not one soul was here on a Tuesday night in June which makes me hope that prices are negotiable?) I did blog about what I know so far: A perfect new spot for hotel sex in Austin. To the average person, this sounds racy. To the parents of small children, hotel sex conjures up thoughts of lingering mornings, no crying, and sweet SILENCE. Austin has a fabulous new spot that we plan on visiting soon. Hotel Saint Cecilia is another gift to Austin from Liz Lambert, owner of the Austin fixture Hotel San Jose. Here is what a Trip Advisor Report says, "Reasons to love it: Hastens bed, large photo of Keith Richards circa 1969 in white jumpsuit, turntable and Liz's record collection, HUGE bathrub, outdoor bamboo grove shower, delicious crepes for breakfast. The hotel creates a rockstar experience, wrapped in an original and highly curated design aesthetic, catered by an over-the-top friendly staff." You have probably driven right past it and never knew it was there--nestled right off of South Congress on Academy. Formerly a wedding venue, it feels like it was always destined to become a boutique hotel. Sadly and happily, you must have a room reserved to enjoy the grounds and food. It opened in December and, for those moving to Austin, provides the perfect spot to explore the town during their house hunting trips! I am glad Austin finally has an alternative to the Four Seasons for a true up market experience. We look forward to a glass of wine by the 50 ft pool and, well, you know. http://budurl.com/hotelcecilia (the website visit is also a treat for the senses) read more

A GEM!!! I would gladly move into my room. Wonderful taste. Funky. Sexy. Cool. It felt like home, if my home were funky, sexy and cool. Anyone would be thrilled to stay here. Cannot recommend it enough. read more

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that this is one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. My room discounted was $220 and I got a great deal more than I've received at more expensive hotels. Included are the hand made bed. A huge glass walled shower. A stereo that plays LP's that are available at the desk for checkout, two flat screen tv, one in the outer parlor and one next to the video fire place. The one in the room has a DVD player attached. High ceilings and heavy curtains round out this perfect experience. read more

Very nice spot. Expensive but nice. Plus: +I had the top room, lovely view of the city at night. +Very comfortable bed. +Very pretty room Minus: -The lighting in the room, room 8 I think it is is SO DIM. I requested an iron/ironing board and then couldn't see what I was ironing at night. -Shower was a bit hard in it's jet stream -Only 2 hangers and not great way to hang much up read more

My go to hotel! Seriously there is no better place to stay in all of Austin This hotel treats every guest as if they were VIP. read more

Ok. I waited to write this review because I needed to see how things ended overall. Explanation: My husband and I had our wedding reception here. Mary Dalaina was such a treat to work with. We had zero worries and put all of our trust in her and our party was splendid. We stayed an extra night and without going into too much detail, there were a few kinks in the rest of our stay. These were not huge errors nor injustices but given this was pretty much our little honeymoon getaway weekend, in addition to the reputation, (and price*ahem*), of the place, the handful of small, and crazily random infractions made me a bit emotional when checking out. I spoke softly to one of the wonderful girls at the reception desk and she was genuinely concerned. She mentioned she would let her manager know about our experience. The following day I received an email which led to a phone call from Jenny Coambs. She offered up a few suggestions of how she would like to remedy the smudged memory of our stay, one of which was a do over. I was most certainly NOT expecting that! I immediately said yes, please. She was very kind and said to expect our Gift Card in the mail. We had our do over for my husband's birthday last month. Things could not have been more perfect. We truly felt like royalty. Even though there were some bumps our first stay, they get five stars from me for handling it all with such class. We will for sure be back and are looking forward to trying one of their other places. read more

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Love Love Love! I LOVE THIS HOTEL! We went for a Dai Due Supper Club feast, the first time. It was like being in "The Great Gatsby". Such beautiful surroundings!! The staff was great and gave us a tour of some of the rooms. I was ready to move in, and was already planning on a stay-cation. We jumped on the chance to stay and booked a room for new years eve. We got a bungalow by the pool which has a great view of downtown. The concierge was so helpful. The room itself was decadent. Velvet couch, record player (with a record library). Very comfortable bed!! We also had a front patio and a back patio. ---- Also Drew Barrymore was there for the NYE celebration. This is not a budget hotel nor do they claim to be. So if you want a hotel that answers every whim and is super stylish stay here. read more

Just came here for a family friend wedding, this place is just beautiful. The landscaping is just outstanding. The parking was pretty bad, but just arrive earlier than the event and nothing to worry about. read more

Hotel Saint Cecilia - Toned down twilight movie wedding. - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

My FAVORITE place on earth! Love the trees, furniture, pool area, service, bathtub and outside shower!!!! Did I mention the perfect location? I cant wait to go back. read more

By far one of the nicest hotels I've been to. Excellent attention to detail. The room was pristine and the staff was delightful. And of course, you can't beat the location! I'll definitely be back. read more

Hotel Saint Cecilia - View of the pool at night - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Beautiful, amazing hotel that is a great get-away with a super cool staff! Wanted to move in permanately :). Very pet friendly which was a great plus as well. Make sure to save up and then go enjoy! read more

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