This is one of the cutest boutique hotels I have been to in a long time. Lone Star Court is located…read morein the domain directly across from shopping, dining, and entertainment. The property reminds me of something that you would see in a movie somewhere in the southwest where people are just trying to hide out and not be found. It has such a cute rustic feel, with a lot of Texas flair. From the minute you arrive, you are given great service, greeted with amazing sense of essential oil, oils and leather with their signature fragrance in the form of a candle or room spray. For just $30 we were able to check in early at 1 o'clock instead of three which was great since I drove in town and had a lunch reservation, this gave us time to get unpacked and rest for a minute before heading over to the restaurant. They have lots of options in the mini bar, whether you are wanting an adult drink or just something cold and fizzy. When we arrived, they did give us a complementary bottle of water as well as a cold beer that I sat out on our little porch and enjoyed as the rain started to come down. I love all of the detail put into these rooms, it is such an amazing property, but I'll be honest there were way more kids than I expected, but it was Easter weekend so I guess a lot of families were traveling. I really wanted to get into the pool, but it was massively crowded. They have an outdoor bar as well as a café on the property that has live music and an enormous fireplace and plenty of big screen TVs to watch sports. Every evening they light up the fire pits and if you want to make s'mores, you can purchase a s'mores kit for just $10. They do not allow smoking in the rooms but allow you to smoke on the little patio outside your door. This has definitely become one of my favorite places to stay in Austin, which is difficult because there are so many amazing places in Austin, but Lone Star has definitely stepped into my top five. The young man that checked us in was great and he comped our valet parking! Truly phenomenal service. I'm looking forward to coming back!

I recently stayed at Lone Star Court in the Domain for a weekend Beef Retreat, and it was a really…read morememorable experience. This boutique hotel delivers a resort-inspired experience with an upscale twist and is known for its vintage charm with modern amenities. I arrived on Friday night and check-in was efficient, I had to provide my credit card for incidentals. I was given a choice of beer or bottled water upon check-in. The host directed me to my room location. There were several parking lots on the property and I was able to park close to the building with my room which was convenient. The provided a parking permit for complementary parking. The rooms offer a seamless blend of modern comfort and relaxed luxury and well-designed with a very open floor plan with a farmhouse door separating the restroom from the bedroom area. I was on the third floor. Each room had rocking chairs out front for a relaxing vibe. I especially appreciated how easy it was to step right outside and be in a communal space. it made connecting with others throughout the weekend effortless. One of the highlights was the courtyard area. Whether it was live music, lounging by the pool, or just gathering around in the evenings, the atmosphere felt lively without being overwhelming. It struck a nice balance between fun and laid-back. They had many communal areas set up with fire pits and a nice outdoor communal bar area where we held our silent disco. They also had a great event space where they hosted our group. The Water Trough bar and restaurant provided a breakfast and dinner dining experience. They also had an indoor bar area with live music for entertainment. Only issue was they did run out of food at dinner. The location in the Domain is also a positive. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance, so there was always something to do between retreat activities. If I had to point out a downside, it would be that the social atmosphere can get a bit noisy at times, especially if you're looking for a quiet stay. But for a group event or weekend getaway, it actually adds to the charm. We contributed to the noise with our outdoor kareoke set-up. Overall, Lone Star Court is a great choice if you're looking for something comfortable, stylish, and built for connection. Perfect for group retreats or anyone wanting a more lively, communal hotel experience.

If you saw viral videos of this, and thought, "Oh man that looks fun."…read more Bingo. But you don't know that half of it. We went when my nephew was in town for Spring Break. I've been DYING to go back ever sense. I don't think I can even explain to you how addictive and all consuming the joy of playing these games are. Bonus, it's for sure a work out. If I lived closer I would would be at this joint two or three times a week, and in the best shape of my life. The games are all fast paced and high energy, but does it feel like a workout? Not at all, until you realize when you are so SHWEATY. It's like burst sprints mixed with body weights and maybe some yoga? I just know that I loved it in a way that I haven't loved physical activity since I was in my teens. The staff was all super friendly too. The perfect kind of friendly as well. Polite, informative, but not all fake high energy/chatty like your at a kids camp. It was nothing but good vibes. It was fairly busy when we went, which means we had to cycle through rooms pretty fast, but there are so many rooms! You can always go back for your favorites again later, and some of the ones that "looked" boring were actually the most fun for me. I was practically BEGGING them to give me a membership, but they don't do those... Yet? There was some discussion of some locations offering memberships as a trial run, and that it might become a thing nationwide. *fingers crossed* GO!

We came here on Father's Day for the first time. I knew it would be busy, but we were relatively…read moreunaware of what to expect otherwise. It was a ton of fun, but very very busy. Loved the variety of room, didn't love the wait time that counted against your total time if you weren't in a room. Not sure how it would be possibly, but having your minutes tick away while you waited for the groups in front of you to finish with a room was irritating. Our family of five did have a boatload of fun though at 8, 11, 14 and 42. Lots of skills levels so it was good to be able to pick a variety of games. Note to anyone with shorter kids - maybe skip the basketball room as our 8 year old took a rebounding ball right to the face because he was the perfect height. Also, sometimes the rooms don't work. We wasted time in one room because it stopped working and we didn't know. It let us do two full rounds with literally nothing happening. They do fix them fairly quickly, but your time is gone already and you don't get it back ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ This would be great on a weekday where I assume the crowds are smaller. Would do again - we all came out sweaty and smiling.

Working with Oh Happy Day Booth and Kelsey was an absolute pleasure! The selfie station was so easy…read moreto use and a huge hit at our wedding! Everyone had so much fun using it and I loved seeing all the pictures afterwards! Kelsey was so responsive and easy to communicate with, and we are SO happy we decided to hire Oh Happy Day for our photo booth. The selfie station gave guests the option for still photos or GIFs and everyone loved it! Thank you so much, Oh Happy Day Booth, for helping make our wedding day so special!

We loved working with Oh Happy Day! Meticulous planning, chic styling, and fun favors for our…read moreguests - what more could we ask for?? Plus great communication in the months leading up to the wedding. Thank you for making our special day all the more special! :)

I came here with some of my coworkers and we had a great experience!…read more We started with a few appetizers to share: Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Rice with Tuna, wings and Whipped Feta & Tahini Dip. Everything was really good and packed with flavor. For drinks I ordered a white sangria that was ok and a strawberry lemonade that was really good!! For the main plate, most of us ordered the Steak Frites, and it was so good. The food came out pretty fast, which was a nice bonus, especially for a large party. The service was great throughout our visit, and everyone was friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere and is a great spot to enjoy a meal with friends or coworkers. We parked close by in one the garages and walked to the restaurant. Overall, we really enjoyed everything we tried and would definitely come back!

My group and I tried several different dishes, and everything was enjoyable, but the Spicy Rigatoni…read moreis an absolute must-order! It was packed with flavor and easily the standout dish of the meal. The Mongolian Short Rib was also very good! Tender and flavorful but it could have used a little more rice since the sauce was on the salty side. Having more rice would have balanced it out nicely. The restaurant has plenty of seating both inside and outside, making it a great spot for groups or casual dining. Our service was a little slow, but we visited during a busy time, so it was understandable. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back to try more of the menu!

Salinas Event Center was just perfect for a Furneral luncheon, the food was deliciouse and Erika…read morewas very accomadating to our needs, she is very sweet person and I would definetly use them again. I will highly recommend this place to friends and family! Thank You Erika

From the owner: Event Center * Wedding Venue * Party Venue * Quinceañeras Venue * Private Event Venue * Corporate…read moreEvent Space Salinas Event Center is a family-owned local event center in Pflugerville, Texas. We are a full-service event venue that provides a wide range of services to make your special event an absolute success. Our Pflugerville event building accommodates indoor and outdoor events (up to 300 guests) for weddings, quinceañeras, sweet sixteens, wedding showers, birthday parties, Christmas parties, anniversaries parties, business conferences, and corporate events. Located right in Pflugerville, Texas, Salinas Event Center is the ideal venue to hold your event. Why do we say that? We realize that your special event is just that - special. As event planning experts, we help our clients plan the party of their dreams. We can create an event space that looks modern, chic, romantic, spectacular, extravagant, playful, or even corporate. Need more than just an event space? No problem, our full-service Pflugerville event venue has got it all! Our in-house event services include a caterer, bartender, DJ, tables, linens, florist, decor, sound, projector, etc. We can provide you with everything you'll need to make your event memorable except the dress and the limo...

Kids Birthday Party review! We've been two times now, this…read morelast time we hosted a birthday party there for 25 kids ages 7-11. It was so easy, we had someone who helped run the party super smooth and was ahead of us on everything including cake and clean up. All of the kids had a total blast!!! The best part was no one in our group had ever been there and that's what my little wanted. She wanted a birthday party place she has never been to a party before and we sure found it. The kids favorite parts were the hologram game rooms after the walkthrough experience and of course the arcade. The loved the walk through part but many got "bored" during the 3rd pass through but most of the other kids were really still enjoying it. So many parents were like how did you find this place? Hoping many more people do to keep it alive. Oooo and coolest part was the super imposed the birthday girl into the 3-D display by the party tables. That was a huge hit!!! Thank you Zoocade for making her day extra special!

Had really high hopes for this bc it really is an interesting concept. Booked a "zoo" tour and a…read moreroom as a family package for 2 kids (7 and 10) and 2 adults. The venue is built in the open warehouse-like area with short sectioned areas. So the arcade is one of the first things you see, then two of the VR games areas, with the rooms in the back and the zoo to the side. We opted to do the dinosaur zoo tour, which was actually pretty cool. Remember, this is a holographic concept so don't expect AI quality graphics. The zoo consists of you going through a walking circular maze which is divided into 3 sections. So after 1 section, you round the corner to the next and then have to wait for the screen to count down telling you to go into the next section (mainly so you don't interrupt the group in front of you). Wait times vary from 80 secs to 10 secs which weren't too bad. We definitely all agreed that we liked the dinosaur zoo. After, we had to wait about 8-10 min before we could get into our room bc the main guy was helping set up the VR people. So the kid sent us to the Photo Booth area which prompted you through multiple photo scenes and how to pose for them, as well as short video shots (think running away from T-Rex). Very cute photo concept and definitely a great opportunity to capture a fun photo. We of course stuck with the Dino theme for our photos but you had about 5-6 themes. Skip the private holographic room. It was only a half room and you have to swap glasses with each other to complete tasks. The kids were immediately bored with this and the experience wasn't great for the adults either. Before leaving, we opted to buy the kids some gaming credits. They offer a variety of options ($10=40 credits, $20=90, etc.) and the games vary in credit costs between 3-6 credits for arcade games and up to 8 credits for the claw games. Definitley more expensive than other local arcade places so would def skip this too. We didn't do the VR but I'm also glad we didn't. We (the adults) have done a VR experience (around the Domain) and they had theirs set up into sectioned off rooms for more privacy. Zoocade's VR rooms are out in the open and feel less private. I imagine they can definitely get distracting with all the noise from the zoo tour videos and the arcade area. Spending over $150 for this experience was not worth it and was more disappointing than exciting. If you're going to try it out, then I'd recommend only doing the zoo portion (dinosaur or under the sea). Really, really wanted to like this place but unfortunately, it didn't live up to our kids, or our expectations.

Attended a wedding at Hummingbird House and it was lovely. The grounds were delightful even in…read morewinter so I can imagine how breathtaking they would be in the spring and summer months. The bridal suite was not only perfect for the bridal party to get ready but also to allow the blushing bride some alone time before the ceremony. The weather cooperated but the event staff were prepared with tents if the ceremony needed to be moved at the last minute. The bathrooms were even stocked with emergency essentials should they be needed. A few of the guests had mobility challenges and the rustic walkways and loose gravel did present a bit of a challenge for some, but otherwise zero complaints.

My partner and I attended a wedding at the Hummingbird House, a charming and cozy venue. The…read moreproperty was stunning and lush with greenery. I especially loved the adorable dog statues. Although it was drizzling that day, I want to praise the staff for their warmth and hospitality to all guests! They did an excellent job celebrating and making the day special for the bride and groom.

W XYZ Bar is quietly tucked into the nightlife scene at The Domain shopping complex. While most…read morevisitors gravitate toward the energy of Rock Rose Avenue, this hidden gem sits just one street over, inside the lobby of the Aloft Hotel. If you don't know it's there, it's easy to miss. Stepping inside feels like walking into a stylish, oversized living room. A sleek bar lines one side of the space, while comfortable modern living room furniture occupies the center of the room. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between chic sophistication and laid-back fun, with clean architectural lines, modern décor, and dim lighting that creates an inviting ambiance. During our visit, we learned that the longtime bartender had recently moved on and been replaced by Sydney, who was absolutely delightful. When she discovered we were celebrating my friend's birthday, she rallied everyone at the bar and throughout the lounge area to sing "Happy Birthday." The gesture was unexpected, heartfelt, and instantly made the evening feel special. As fate would have it, another guest was celebrating a birthday as well, so the entire group enthusiastically sang for her too. The bar clearly has a loyal following, as several regulars were gathered throughout the evening...a testament to the welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back. Syndey crafted custom cocktails for both my friend and me, working with only two instructions: tequila for her and vodka for me. The results were refreshing, creative, and expertly crafted. What could have been just another night out became a memorable birthday celebration thanks to the warmth, hospitality, and personal touches at W XYZ Bar. For that, I'm truly grateful.

After having dinner at The Domain, my friend and I walked around. Stumbled on Aloft hotel where we…read moreknew they had a bar inside. It's such a cool looking lobby. Bumper pool table, couches and seating areas. A small bar with some pretty unique cocktails. Apparently it was a hopping place on Saturday night. By the time we got there, ordered our drinks and sat down on the couch, a group of people came in and sat near us with drinks in hand. Guess this hotel lobby is the trending place. The vibe is pretty cool. It doesn't feel like a lobby. Just seems like a chill place to talk and catch up without a lot of noise and distractions. I believe the bar in the lobby is open to midnight. I got a mint cookie drink. And literally tastes like a liquid mint chocolate cookie. I could have had 4 more. Yum, minty.