Romantic Getaways in Austin, Texas

1. JW Marriott Austin

JW Marriott Austin is an upscale offering from popular international hotelier Marriott, conveniently located near top Austin area attractions such as the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas State Capitol. The elegant hotel features modern decor throughout its guest rooms and suites, which offer skyline views and top amenities such as coffeemakers, comfortable desks, and flat screen televisions. Upgraded suites offer private living rooms and access to the hotel's lounge, which provides free breakfast and happy hour appetizers. Dining options include the upscale Italian restaurant Osteria Pronto, the casual American joint Burger Bar, and a location of national coffee chain Starbucks.

110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, Phone: 512-474-4777

2. Kimber Modern

The Kimber Modern is conveniently located in downtown Austin and has clean lines, offering guests a designer boutique hotel with personality. You can rent one of the five rooms and two suites, or the entire hotel.

Rooms all have keyless entry, a 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable, desks, reading chairs, iPod docking stations, Sferra linens, Egyptian cotton towels, luxury Malin and Goetz toiletries, razors, toothbrushes, irons, blow-dryers, floor-to-ceiling windows, and ceiling fans. Some rooms have Happy D freestanding bathtubs while others have sliding glass doors that lead to balconies.

The building has a 20-foot glass water feature, century-old live oaks, and a modern outdoor fireplace. The common area has designer furniture. Guests receive complimentary wireless Internet and breakfast, and there is also a self-serve coffee system and a beverage bar, both of which are available 24/7.

110 The Circle, Austin, TX, 512-912-1046

3. Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa

Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa is an ideal romantic getaway destination for active couples, offering an array of on-site recreational facilities. To begin with, golfing couples can Tee off on-site at one of the most prestigious golf courses in Texas, or try one of 4 other nearby courses during their stay. The resort also has a huge fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools and a brilliant Spa where you can enjoy some well-deserved pampering. The resort rooms and suites are modern and elegant and there are no fewer than 7 on-site restaurants and lounges to choose from for your wining and dining pleasure.

Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa, 8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735, 512 329 4000

4. Lone Star Court

For a unique take on boutique lodging, stay at Lone Star Court, a boutique hotel with influences from old motor courts, complete with an outdoor courtyard and attractive rooms. There are 3 suites, 40 double rooms, and 80 king rooms, making a total of 123, each of which is retro-inspired. Each room has a custom Valencia bed made with Egyptian cotton linens, LATHER bath amenities, 42-inch LED TVs, and complimentary wireless access.

The wireless Internet extends throughout all public areas and guests can also enjoy complimentary parking, a swimming pool, the fitness center, furnished outdoor porches, and more. You can rent a bike or listen to live music on Wednesday to Saturday nights. Enjoy a meal and cocktail at The Water Trough or a bite from the Feed Store, the Lone Star Court’s food truck.

10901 Domain Drive, Austin, TX, 512-814-2625

5. Hotel Saint Cecilia

Hotel Saint Cecilia almost takes you back in time thanks to its inspiration from the late 1960s and early 1970s. There are five suites, three studios, and six poolside bungalows to stay in, each of which is inspired by a famous musician or group. Each room has a spa minibar with body care products from Santa Maria Novella. The hotel also boasts a beverage and food minibar with European and local products, and it is pet friendly.

The grounds are secluded and lush, offering a private area to gather your thoughts or simply relax. Guests have access to a lending library full of vintage LPs, poetry anthologies, and rock biographies. The concierge is available all day long and can also help you borrow a guitar. The hotel has a 50-foot heated lap pool available to guests 24/7, and you can also sit by the pool underneath the trees to enjoy a light meal or breakfast.

112 Academy Drive, Austin, TX, 512-852-2400

6. San Jose Hotel

The San Jose Hotel is an excellent find in the South Congress district of Austin. The hotel is quaint and quirky and shows how a little T&C can go a long way to transform a run-down motel to a comfortable and character-filled hotel with everything you need for a great getaway. The rooms feature Texas-minimalist décor with comfortable beds, luxury Sferra linens and custom-made kimono robes. If you are sensitive to noise you should request one of the Grand Standard Rooms or Courtyard Kind Suites, which are positioned away from the roadside. The hotel has a popular courtyard restaurant and bar, and a swimming pool.

San Jose Hotel, 1316 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, 512 852 2350

7. Hotel Van Zandt

Right in Rainey Street District, the Hotel Van Zandt was inspired by the music scene in the city and is the perfect spot to enjoy local concerts and other events or attractions. There are 319 guestrooms, each of which has free wireless Internet and Bluetooth speakers as well as décor combining dark woods with bronzes.

Depending on the type of room you choose, you can enjoy a king or queen bed or two queens, a mini-bar, luxury bath amenities, a sitting area, an oversized tub for soaking, and great views of downtown. The specialty suites add extra living areas, sitting areas, or dining areas. All rooms have access to a yoga mat as well.

The hotel can accommodate pets and gives you access to the rooftop pool with full service and the fitness center, which is open 24/7. There is also morning coffee and tea service along with a social hour later in the day. Guests can even borrow bikes. The hotel has its own stage with a rotating music lineup, and you can enjoy your meals at Geraldine’s, the Pool Deck, or Café 605.

605 Davis Street, Austin, TX, 512-542-5300

8. Park Lane Guest House

The Park Lane Guest House is designed to be a place where eco-conscious travelers can relax right in the historic SoCo district. Guests can stay in one of four private cottages complete with elegant appointments. The cottages have similar basic amenities such as DVD players, stereos, TVs, hair dryers, irons, coffeemakers, fridges, and microwaves.

Each cottage is unique with some having stained glass windows, sleeping lofts, pine floors, extensive living areas, oversized showers, antique claw-foot tubs, or Indian themes.

The lodgings include access to the on-site natural pool, which is hidden in the shade of live oak trees. In the morning, you get an organic vegetarian breakfast that you can eat on your private deck or in your cottage. The hotel also offers free parking, charging for electric vehicles, and bike rentals.

221 Park Lane, Austin, TX, 512-447-7460

9. The Driskill

Driskill Hotel's building started as the showplace of cattle baron Jess Driskill in 1886. It is now among the Historic Hotels of America and gives guests luxury accommodations right in downtown Austin. All rooms have complimentary Internet and are smoke-free. The rooms have unique historical artwork mixed with contemporary pieces and custom beds featuring luxurious linens, signature custom furniture, a work desk, a Plasma TV with premium channels and pay-per-view movies, plush robes, personal care amenities from Fine English, minibars, custom vanities and tubs, and in-room safes.

Other hotel amenities include concierge service, daily newspapers, turndown service, same-day dry-cleaning or laundry, and complimentary shoeshine. There is even a pampered pet program. The on-site restaurant, the Driskill Grill, opened in 1929 and has inventive cuisine and a great wine selection. If you prefer, you can order in-room dining 24 hours a day, eat at 1886 Café & Bakery, or get a drink at the Driskill Bar.

604 Brazos St., Austin, TX, 512-391-7039