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!

Activate is extremely interactive and it's fun for both kids and adults!! The first time we came…read morehere, I only let the kids play. Now, there's no way that I only let the kids play! We be all up in Activate letting our inner kid out. It is a little pricey per person, but I'd say it's worth it. I would suggest booking online before going, but it's not a requirement, you may just have to wait a little if the time slots are unavailable.

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! :)

The location of this Residence is located right off of 35. It is a high-traffic area which can be…read morefrustrating when getting in and out of the hotel. The hotel itself provides breakfast in the morning. The breakfast was plentiful. You also have the option to make your food in your room. There is a fridge, coffee maker, cooktop, and microwave. My stay at this hotel was pleasant, and I would recommend it. A great park is nearby and easy to get to by foot or car.

Stayed here for 4 nights. The room was standardly spacious for a Residence Inn. The room was…read moreslightly dated but wasn't grubby or dirty feeling. I got an ADA room even though I didn't need one and the handle on the door was "sticky" so I pretty much had to body slam it every time to get it to open. When I got into my room, there were towels folded into a dog shape on the bed. Cheesy but still a thoughtful touch. The front desk was always happy to provide me with extra water bottles. I didn't have a chance to sit down and try the breakfast, but I grabbed oranges to-go every morning and saw they had a variety of yogurts (Chobani, Activia) as well as the standard scrambled eggs, sausages, granola etc. Not the worst place to stay, but given the number of hotels in Austin, I'd probably stay somewhere else next time. 3.75

Alexa was so amazing. She truly changed my culinary dropout experience. Would recommend going to…read morethis place over and over again.

The experience and food were so good I came here two nights in a row…read more Service was fantastic. The servers seem happy to be there. The vibe was great the first night but our table on the second night around many families and kids which made the experience less top tier. Still, the food and the service made up for the loss in ambiance.

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...

I took my 11-year old son here as a fun day with dad, and we had a blast!…read more The staff was really nice, and they proactively offered the bundled pricing since we were buying 3 experiences. Not everyone wore name tags, so I can't call everyone out who helped us, but Joey, Clinton, and Brandon were all helpful! The manager was great to chat with, too! My son said, "I think the staff was really nice." Full disclosure: They gave him a free snack because it was his birthday. We were there for almost 4 hours, and we leisurely completed 3 activities, and we spent $142 in total for 2 of us: $57 Life Chronicles - This is a 45-minute immersive expedition that took us on a historical tour of the Earth, allowing us to be in the action from 3.5 billion years ago to 500 million years ago to 300 million years ago to 67 (yep...I got to hear THAT in VR) million years ago and then a few more until we made it home! The kid loved this, and this was his favorite. My son said, "I think it was cool that the machine guided us and kept us from running into walls. And, I think it's cool that the machine scans the walls and floors to know where you are...that was really cool." They said it lasted 45 minutes. $28 Space 3D Hologram Zoo - This is interesting...this one is AR (augmented reality), not VR. You walk along a holographic wall where we could see planets and space stations. There is 1 longer section, then 3 small sections. The longer section was really worthwhile to me. Even though it's not immersive, I still enjoyed the experience (it felt like the 3d-element worked better here). I even learned that Europa may have ice volcanos! My son said, "That was amazing, really cool, crazy cool. I liked that there was more than one projectors in the first room, so it looked like asteroids were really floating. I also liked the folding 3-D papers they gave out." $57 Space-Themed VR Escape Room - With only 2 of us in there, we didn't escape...ok, we only completed 56%. BUT, he chose it as a surprise to me! It was fun, but getting used to manipulating the environment without actually touching things was challenging. Plus, he's shorter, so there were parts he couldn't reach. This one had a technical problem that caused us to sit in the headgear for at least 15 minutes before they could get us going. My son said, "I really like that we could open and close our hands (and make them double-jointed) and that we could throw things." If you're on the fence, I thought this was much better than just going to play video games at one of the usual destinations.

While scrolling on FB, an ad for the Unreal Garden caught my attention. After a quick read, I…read morelearned that it was a Verse Immersive experience using augmented reality for a scavenger hunt. My friends and I decided to go check it out after seeing that the Zoocade wasn't too far away. Although it is recommended to pre-purchase your tickets for your timed entry slot, we winged it and did a walk-in. Fortunately, we able to purchase tickets and the wait was less than 15 minutes. Once inside, you are guided to a small area to have a seat and to watch a very short instructional video on how to maneuver through the game. Then someone fits you with an AR headset and you "press" the start button when you're ready. You have 30 minutes to go through the quest. As you complete each task, new objects appear - important to look all around and up and down in order to see all of the images shown to you. It was an expensive yet interesting experience. The facility also offers other games to play and adventures to experience, including an arcade. I also notice a large seating area that appeared to be reservable for parties. Near the entrance there is a gift shop to purchase some items. It is an area that can be fun for all ages, if you're in to these types of games and experiences. I think that it is worth considering.

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.

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.

Visited this location and was very rudely told they don't serve food. I don't see the need to be…read morerude over being asked if they serve food when they're listed as a restaurant.