Name: Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Address: 600 West 2nd Street, Seaholm District, Austin, Texas, United States of America, Austin, Travis County, US
Price range: $360–$3,699 per night
Rating: 9.2

What guests think

Across reviews, Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels, stands out for striking design and a lively scene, with many praising the central location and restaurants, while noting noise, small rooms, and crowded bars.

Service is largely warm and professional, though a few guests experienced inconsistent housekeeping, reservation mix-ups, or training gaps. Facilities like the gym and spa draw compliments, but the pool can feel undersized and busy. Other noted drawbacks include ineffective blackout shades and some rooms facing a parking garage; one review reported limited late-night food. Best suited to travelers who prioritize stylish, energetic surroundings over total quiet.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Lively bars and attractive public spaces are a highlight, and several guests praised the well-equipped gym and spa. The pool area is popular but small and often crowded, with occasional cabana reservation hiccups.

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Karla

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had an amazing staycation here. Pool was fun, food options were great. Staff made a point to know your name. We loved it.

10

Alexandria

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Fantastic stay from start to finish, the restaurants are wonderful. Probably the best bars in Austin. Great gym and spa, with stunning interior design throughout the whole property. One of my favourite hotels by far. Oscar on the front desk was a star and the bell staff especially Micah just couldn’t do enough for us. 100 out of 10.

10

Vanessa

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. East to get everywhere. Great spa too.

10

Morten

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Beautiful hotel, great bar(s), great(!) showers and a well equipped gym. Location is perfect too

10

Jennifer

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay overall. Bit of confusion with giving out reserved cabana away, but they made up for it with dinner comps at La piscina restaurant

10

William

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay at this 5-star hotel! My wife also had a massage and face treatment, and also spent time in the sauna.

10

TONY

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay, great location and hotel facilities where excellent.

10

Kevin

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall nice hotel. Rooms are nice. The bar downstairs was our only dissapointment. Way to loud and overcrowded. Hotel guest can’t even get a table. Look like a pickup area for young hungry girls that want old men with money!

8

David

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great food options and cool room. The pool was a bit small and always full, it looked like a motel pool. We payed for late check out which is a bit pricey and they interrupted us twice. Fortunately they refunded half of the fee when we told management.

10

Taylor

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Austin proper is a thoughtfully curated space. The rooms are exceptionally comfortable and the shared spaces of the hotel are beautiful. The restaurants and bars of the hotel provide exceptional experiences and excellent quality food. While anyone can plan to have an enjoyable and relaxing visit to the Austin proper, the locals flock to the restaurants of the hotel in the evening, and it does get quite busy. This is a great place to mingle and meet young professionals, so do not plan to enjoy a quiet cocktail at the bar.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe clean rooms and well-kept spaces.

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10

Klaus

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Extraordinary Service and staff. Super Clean. Highly recommendable

8

Tien

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The person tasked with cleaning our room kept making errors. One night, s/he left all the dirty bed sheets and towels in our room, after the room was cleaned. Another time, there were no slippers to be found. Every day, there was something missing.

8

Gabriella

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room felt pretty clean. It was very small with a small window looking out to a parking garage. I would not stay here again.

10

Manuel

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the property was very clean and the personal very kindness. dinner is excellent

4

Quang

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hot water didn't work. Building engineers didn't show up until an hour later. They moved me to another room at that point it was 11pm.

10

Abby

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, clean, quiet room

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Rooms

Rooms are stylish and generally comfortable, with some balconies and quality amenities. However, several guests found certain rooms small with limited views, ineffective blackout shades, layout quirks, and occasional noise from outside or busy venues.

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TS

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was the second time I stayed at this hotel. The staff is wonderful and so helpful and nice. The room was exceptional with the balcony. Will stay here again.

10

Steve

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Place is beautiful and the staff is excellent. We did have some noise issues which is unfortunate, but they accommodated us as best they could and we’re very nice about it.

8

Gabriella

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room felt pretty clean. It was very small with a small window looking out to a parking garage. I would not stay here again.

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Mike

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was uncomfortable, tiny, view of side of parking deck, no drawers for clothes, so lived out of suitcase on the floor. One tiny table big enough for one, had to flip the trashcan over between the beds to provide surface area for pocket stuff. For the cost, no way we'd ever come back.

8

Alicia

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room I had was great, however there were loud noises coming from across the building at like 5am, which made it hard to sleep even with the ear plugs the hotel provided. Besides that I adored my stay.

10

Andrew

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was perfect except for the black out curtains did not black anything out. Very bright in the morning

8

Karen

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Odd layout of the suite with uncomfortable seating.

8

David

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

For $600/night, the view should never be only of a huge parking garage.

8

William

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was very nice but expensive. Room was very small. Food at restaurants in hotel was very good. Cocktails at pool were unfortunately terrible.

10

Spencer

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room and amenities were outstanding! We can’t wait to visit again.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and professional, with staff often going the extra mile. A few reviews report inconsistencies such as housekeeping lapses, late checkout interruptions, reservation or room assignment issues, and uneven training, sometimes remedied by proactive management.

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Robert

Oct 16, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I did not get the balcony suite I booked far in advanced and also prepaid. If I wanted to stay in a basic room with subpar service there are a lot cheaper options. The blinds do not even cover the windows, far from blackout as advertised. Michael who checked us in said I can free dessert, well that’s far from the price differential for a balcony suite on a Saturday night during acl. I asked to speak with the manager he said he’s the only one here, later to tell me he’s actually the front desk assistant. I got no sleep due to the windows not being completely covered. The entire reason I booked this room is for the balcony.

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Tien

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The person tasked with cleaning our room kept making errors. One night, s/he left all the dirty bed sheets and towels in our room, after the room was cleaned. Another time, there were no slippers to be found. Every day, there was something missing.

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Andres

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property if you want to stay downtown. The service quality is very spotty though. All very friendly but not trained to the level one would expect. Still a nice stay :)

10

Megan

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely one of the best hotel experiences ever. Customer service was stellar across the board.

10

Timothy

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is perfectly located. Staff are efficient and very polite. They go the extra mile for the guests. Restaurants were high-quality and the bars are vibrant.

10

Info

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was exceptional

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Chasity

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice hotel, excellent service.

10

Jennifer

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay overall. Bit of confusion with giving out reserved cabana away, but they made up for it with dinner comps at La piscina restaurant

10

Emily

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed at Proper for a long weekend with my friend for a moms’ escape! It surpassed our expectations with the attention to detail throughout our stay. The property is beautiful, but the friendliness, efficiency, and welcoming nature of the staff were incomparable. Thank you for a weekend of feeling pampered and well taken care of. We are so grateful for the time to relax!

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David

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great food options and cool room. The pool was a bit small and always full, it looked like a motel pool. We payed for late check out which is a bit pricey and they interrupted us twice. Fortunately they refunded half of the fee when we told management.

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Location

Central downtown location with easy walking access to restaurants, bars, and shopping. A few guests mentioned nearby homelessness or early morning city noise.

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10

Andrew

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great new hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Lots of dining, shopping, and re reation opportunities nearby. Homeless people outside were disconcerting.

10

TONY

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing stay. Great service and excellent location.

8

Michael

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place to stay, great location, within walking distance to a lot of things to do. Great views from the balcony rooms.

6

Colin

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is stylish and has great amenities, and the staff are great. However the 4.30am wake up with the Austin City trash collectors that lasts 1hr is awful. Property is safe, but neighborhood has a lot of homeless issues.

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Bradley

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Pricey, but you get what you pay for. Amazing stay, comfortable atmosphere and always a small walking distance from a good place to grab a bite to eat. If I ever find myself in the city of Austin again, you best believe my stay is going to be at the Austin Proper.

10

Timothy

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is perfectly located. Staff are efficient and very polite. They go the extra mile for the guests. Restaurants were high-quality and the bars are vibrant.

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Morten

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Beautiful hotel, great bar(s), great(!) showers and a well equipped gym. Location is perfect too

10

Deziree

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really enjoyed my stay here over the weekend. I originally had another hotel booked but switched last minute because I heard so many great things about this hotel. Liked that it was on a quieter street than some other hotels that seemed more chaotic. Highly recommend

10

Liza

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable room, great location walking distance to restaurants. Loved the full size Aesop bathroom products.

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Brian

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First time staying and was a perfect experience! Right downtown, near a lot of restaurants and bars. Very cool laid back modern hotel. Fantastic service and great places in hotel for dinner and drinks!

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Dining

On-site restaurants, especially The Peacock and La Piscina, earn strong praise for quality food and a lively atmosphere, and breakfast is frequently highlighted. Late-night food wasn’t available for one arrival, and some found room service or pool cocktails underwhelming; bars can be loud and crowded.

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Anna

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved everything about this beautiful designed property! The bar was fantastic and the breakfast was one of the best meals we had in Austin!

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Hilary

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is beautifully designed. The Peacock restaurant is delicious with great service. The staff are very nice overall a nice stay

8

Lauren

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Austin proper is super beautiful. I booked this stay as I was intrigued by the Pilates and yoga offered at the property and called early to reserve some classes but was told to do so at the property. When I got there, I was told they had no class offerings for that time which was a big let down as it was the main reason I booked this hotel. The breakfast was amazing but the room service dinner was overpriced and underwhelming. Otherwise, the overall aesthetic and interior design are top tier. In room products are luxurious and attention to detail was on point.

10

Larissa

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the dining and bar options on the property. Sophisticated design in lobby and guest rooms. Goldie’s & the Peacock Mediterranean Grill were fabulous!

10

Marlene

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing hotel and incredible staff & service! The Peacock restaurant and La Piscina restaurant were delicious. The bar is lively and fun. Can’t wait to return!

10

Kevin

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall nice hotel. Rooms are nice. The bar downstairs was our only dissapointment. Way to loud and overcrowded. Hotel guest can’t even get a table. Look like a pickup area for young hungry girls that want old men with money!

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David

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great food options and cool room. The pool was a bit small and always full, it looked like a motel pool. We payed for late check out which is a bit pricey and they interrupted us twice. Fortunately they refunded half of the fee when we told management.

10

Brian

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First time staying and was a perfect experience! Right downtown, near a lot of restaurants and bars. Very cool laid back modern hotel. Fantastic service and great places in hotel for dinner and drinks!

6

Barbara J

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Though the room was ok, the dinner downstairs was SO noisy that we couldn’t hear our family across the table! Even though we went to another floor to have a nightcap, it was even more noisy! We checked out after the first night and moved to another hotel!

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Mr Alex

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only disappointment was not being able To get any food or drinks when we arrived at 11pm

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Month	Average price
January	$381
February	$441
March	$566
April	$602
May	$605
June	$484
July	$455
August	$530
September	$523
October	$876
November	$614
December	$353

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $1,104	15 $1,073	16 $936	17 $485	18 $1,266	19 $1,344
20 $360	21 $532	22 $975	23	24 $1,116	25 $616	26 $664
27 $457	28 $725	29	30 $1,283

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $533	2 $954	3 $1,104
4 $779	5 $930	6	7 $880	8 $842	9 $1,096	10
11 $723	12 $518	13 $870	14 $812	15 $1,158	16	17
18 $447	19 $531	20 $712	21 $730	22 $3,699	23	24
25	26 $847	27 $784	28 $700	29 $648	30 $675	31

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About this property

Location

Room options

Proper Penthouse

Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Proper Suite

Accessible Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

Proper Balcony Suite

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, View

Deluxe Suite

Accessible Grand Room, 1 King Bed, View

Premier Suite

Accessible Premier Suite

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Accessible Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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Superb

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