Truly enjoyed my stay at The Kimber Modern. This is a great get away hotel. Came for a girls weekend. The location was perfect for strolling/shopping South Congress. My friend and I loved the aesthetics from entering, to the common room, and then our room. We wanted a room with a balcony, however the Red Room was better than expected. Since this is a boutique hotel, it was not over crowded. The Red Room is off to a corner and felt secluded, so not having a balcony was truly not a big deal. This premises was quiet (which I loved). In fact, we saw cars in the parking spots, but would only see a guest here to there. We received a hand written "Welcome Note", a great touch. Our room was clean. Very relaxing environment! I took a bath, with the bath salts which was available for the guest to use- INCLUDED with the room. Serene environment+ rain+ hot bath + soft robe= me dozing off on the sofa. Toiletries were included with the room, so really no need to pack anything but clothes. Drinks were stocked in the common room, so if you wanted to have a glass or wine or beer simply get one and go back to your room, no fuss.-INCLUDED! As mentioned it rained this weekend so we didn't get to enjoy sitting out on the patio furniture or lay in one of the hammocks. There was a healthy breakfast for the guests. Sherry-the manager made us feel so welcomed we really did not want to leave. I left my ring in the room, called Sherry to see if the staff found it, and YES!! Integrity from the manager and staff goes a long way with me!! I've told several friends who are looking forward to retreating at the Kimber Modern. Next time I will bring books and my laptop and skip strolling SoCo just to relax at Kimber Modern!! read more

Unhappy hipsters may miss their Eams chairs, Moooi lamps and ornamental plum trees at first, but after a relaxing day or two at Kimber Modern will find their previous inability to hold conversations at breakfast without a tumbler of scotch a welcome trade-off (and liberating sojourn) to an otherwise awkward and boringly disciplined existence. read more

I love this super modern boutique hotel. It's Avery small 8 room hotel with no employees.. Everything is code entries.. The room was very comfortable and I love the bathroom products they supply. There is a common room where they had snacks like candy and nuts and complimentary beverages. They also serve breakfast but I didn't have breakfast there. The courtyard is very pretty with nice patio furniture, tables and hammocks. There are a lot of restaurants, bars and shopping within walking distance so the location is great. Parking is limited read more

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Cool rooms with very comfy beds! Location on SoCo was excellent for walking around and visiting shops and restaurants. Common room with complimentary beer and wine was awesome. read more

This place is amazing. I didn't want to leave. The staff is incredible and the location can't be beat. I love it and can't wait to return.

Wow! A gem, a jewel box, visions of precious stones filled my mind based on previous reviews. And the Kimber Modern did not disappoint. We booked at the last minute for a quick trip down to Austin, and our only regret was that we did not get to spend more time in the hotel. The location is awesome as I am a huge fan of the So Congress area and we were able to walk right out to Amy's or the Continental, or to catch a cab downtown. Yeah it may be a little pricey, but that helps protect its hipness, I guess. I really dug the glass water bottle in the room that was shaped to look like your average plastic 1 litre, great touch! The shower was over-sized and nice and hot, the bed was super comfy-as were the hammock, and breakfast was nice, light and easy. The only improvement that we'd suggest is to add some plastic spoons to the kitchen-they can be hidden, that's cool-so that those of us running a little late can grab a yogurt and granola for the road. read more

If the rating was for location only - this would be 5-stars as the proximity to S. Congress is great and not too far to Congress Ave bridge and Lady Bird Lake. HOWEVER, its about the full experience. We stayed in the White Suite and ended up having to use ear plugs as the noise from clubs on Congress could be fully heard and felt in the room. Keyless entry, no check in / check out are great novel features, but if you can't relax and sleep......no amount of novelties make up for a lost night. read more

Kimber has done a fantastic job! She and her partner Vicki have knocked it out of the park with their stunning hotel. This is a one of a kind place and every detail has been meticulously thought out and executed. You will love saying here! read more

It's taken me a few weeks to get around to writing a review for the Kimber Modern. I'm never going to pick the right words, so I'll first sum it up simply: I LOVE THE WAY THIS PLACE MADE ME FEEL. My sister picked the Kimber for a four-day weekend in Austin. It wouldn't have been my top choice because while I love the aesthetic of a modern hotel, modern hotels often end up being on the "cold" side for me. Not here. You can tell this place was put together as a labor of love, with a variety of architectural spaces to provide you with different ways to relax and feel soothed. From the minute we walked in, we never stopped delighting in all the details, big and small. The beds were heaven on earth; the bathroom was understated and very relaxing; the living area curtains opened to a calming veranda. I love the way the furniture was put together, the colors, and even the choice of kitchenware in the common area. There is no typical "reception desk" at this hotel, but you learn to appreciate that. What you do get is a genuine concern for guests, and very personal service whenever you need it. I wanted to give this place a 4.5 star rating, but that is not possible. It's special enough to be a 5 in my book! BTW, the Kimber is also in a great neighborhood. Nearby there is a great coffee place (Jo's) where the local folks gather, a wonderful ice cream place (Amy's), and some neat local shops. We were surprised at how much time we spent going up and down this part of South Congress during the weekend. Thank goodness we found this place. Or else we would have had no choice but to land in one of the typical hotel chains (blech!). I travel a lot for leisure, and I can't remember an urban hotel where I felt transported and yet so much at home at the same time. This is one cool place. I cannot wait to go back to Austin and stay here again. read more

We enjoyed an unplanned "staycation" at the Kimber Modern. The little jewel in the neighborhood was the silver lining to a difficult home renovation project. The staff perfectly blended helpfulness while remaining just out of sight and it will be a goal of ours to somehow get a Franke coffee maker in our own home some day soon. Thanks to Kimber, Sarah and the whole crew for bringing smiles and relaxation to our week! read more

LOVE the Kimber! We had my 40th Birthday party at the Kimber Modern and it was amazing! The staff went above and beyond to make the evening special. The hotel and the courtyard was impeccable, beautiful and so unique! The Kimber is a great venue for special events. We had the whole hotel to ourselves and no one wanted to leave in the morning. I can't wait to go back for a weekend away. I highly recommend this as a place to have a party or if you are visiting Austin. read more

pricey, but beautifully appointed boutique hotel. nice location, within walking distance to shops, restaurants, entertainment. very 'west hollywood'. read more

One of the coolest and raddest hotels I've ever stayed at in Austin. This place is a gem.

As close to perfection as anything I could have hoped for. Great location in a quiet neighborhood a stone's throw from all the action. Inspired and meticulous architecture and design. Warm, friendly, and genuine staff. And our room was quiet and our bed comfortable. Will return here next time we're in Austin. read more

This place is fantastic. Modern, minimalist furnishings, well-chosen amenities, and a real sense of beauty and solitude. You handle everything virtually and need have no contact with the hotel management while you're there unless you want to. The courtyard was inviting and beautiful as well, if August is perhaps a bit too muggy to fully enjoy it. The curiosities of South Congress are steps away, and Town Lake is an easy half mile away for your daily run. If you are in Austin, give your Marriott account a break and give this place a try. Very well executed concept. I'd love to see it succeed. read more

I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else while visiting Austin. It's all the good parts of everywhere I've ever stayed. Beer and wine in the community room in case you need a night cap. No fuss about paying for wifi or valet. It's intimate, clean, and well appointed. Just about everything inch of the property was a fluid design consideration. None of the fixtures looked prefab, you kind of have to experience it for yourself. Most of all, I was in love with the bathroom sink....lol. read more

Being from hectic NYC, coming up the steps to see a tree trunks and a waterfall instantly calmed me. The bed, food, drinks and overall design was inspiring to bring this level of living into my own home. Staff went above and beyond to make sure your every need was met during your stay. Owner even drives you to airport if your late for flight! :) read more

Happened upon this place on hotels.com and can't wait to go back! The room was quiet and comfortable. The "self serve" aspect of this place is really great. It feels private but anything you need is provided. Great part of town as well! read more

We just stayed at the Kimber Modern for 5 days. It was FANTASTIC! The hosts we so kind and helpful. The rooms were clean, fresh, hip and comfortable! We travel about 5 times a year and only stay in the best hotels and the Kimber Modern is now at the TOP OF OUR LIST! read more

A very nice woman called and gave my fiance money back for two of the nights which I thought was fair. The aesthetic of the Kimber Modern is very nice, and as long as you understand the setup of the space and aren't surprised like I was, it might be a good place for you. I appreciate them following up with us. read more

We spent 2 days at Kimber Modern for a memorable bonding with my hubby. And the experience is splendid. The room is so neat and classy. It give us the feeling not to go outside and just stay at the room and We surely did. I love every corner of the room. The best hotel experience we had! read more

Literally, the best hotel experience I have ever had. My wife and I stayed in the White Suite here in mid September and absolutely loved everything about it. Just what you need and nothing more, but didn't miss a beat. No intrusive staff or cleaners, no cheesy lobby or crappy buffet food. This was top class and have referred a dozen people to stay here when they go to Austin. To boot, Kimber and her staff took care of all of our needs! Well done. read more

Love it. Cute, cute, cute place. Awesome location to walk out the door to South Congress shopping. VERY nice people working the desk. (Props Carrie!) What a lovely, hidden secret that won't be a secret long. read more

Loved this place! White suite was great. We had our own private deck under trees and surrounded by bamboo - very relaxing. Had a couple tasty (and free) IPA's from the in-suite fridge and espressos from the lobby with breakfast. You get what you pay for. Bliss. read more

Beautiful, zen-like courtyard built around an old tree. Convenient location for waking around South Congress. We had dinner one night at Boticelli's and literally had to just cross the street. We were in the White Suite which is the only room with its own deck. Check in and check out are very convenient as you can do so as you please with their key code entry system. The tasty pistachios and M&M's, beverages including wine & beer and still and sparkling water were also a plus. read more

We had an opportunity to stay at the Kimber Modern for 10 days during the Thanksgiving 2013 holidays and were impressed with their friendly and readily available staff, pleasant atmosphere, and from an unmistakable feeling that we were staying in the home of great friends rather than in a boutique hotel. The facilities were clean and beautifully maintained throughout with an almost edgy zenlike touch. Their location in the SoCo area of Austin is convenient to just about anything you could ever want to do while in Austin for business and/or pleasure. The only drawback I personally experienced was the stairs I needed to navigate which is quite vexing for people with knee issues (such as myself). However, most people do not have those types of considerations and I seemed to forget and forgive such concerns each day that I awoke and began my morning with a relaxing shower in our incredibly designed tile & glass shower or enjoyed an easily self-prepared yummy continental breakfast complete with a warm cappucino from their well-stocked and ultra modern guest kitchen. Our family members (who now happily reside in Austin) seemed very pleased that we were just a mere 10 minute drive from their home this trip while staying at the Kimber Modern (which is at least 20 minutes closer to town than our prior hotel). Partners Kimber Cavendish and Vicki Faust are Kimber Modern's energetically upbeat co-owners, and it was a pleasure to meet them. They were helpful with suggestions of things to do during our stay but also very savvy to know when to just leave us to ourselves -- if that's what we needed. We were touched by their remarkable attention to all the details and in both their choice of architechture design and landscaping at Kimber Modern. It was all the "extra touches" they're committed to providing that contribute to making each guest's stay at Kimber Modern a "must return" location during a stay of any length in Austin. We can't emphasize enough how comfortable and pampered we felt during our extended stay at the Kimber Modern last November and we honestly think we've finally found ourselves a "jewel box" of a modern boutique hotel in a cookie-cutter world of uber modern hotels. We WILL be back again, and we wish them all the best of luck with their future build of an upcoming 30-room "Kimber Modern Rainey" on the eastern edge of the Rainey Street neighborhood downtown. read more

Absolutely fantastic! Best hotel by far in South Congress. They make it so smooth and easy the whole process without checking in or checking out. It was an absolutely relaxing experience. Fantastic common spaces and amenities for no extra charge. I can't wait to come back! Thank you for a great weekend! read more

Had been stayed here many times, it's a great hotel with friendly staff, the rooms are very nice and very comfort table. Also their breakfast was great. I highly recommend this hotel. read more

We booked the entire place for a couple of days to use for a company meeting / summit. The venue was just perfect for this - the main dining/lunge area worked well as a meeting room with character, and most afternoons we spilled out into the patio area under the big tree. I've been to many off-sites and meetings but this was one of the best, aided by the venue. It is close enough to be conducive to sharing, yet large enough to break off into small teams for working sessions. We filled all seven rooms, with the overflow staying at other hotels/motels across the road. read more

You can't stay in a more relaxing, chic place. The service is impeccable. Everything happens as if they aren't even there. It has the feel of a spa, even though you are just staying in a hotel. The deck and shared kitchen are beautiful as well as the rooms. We used a rollaway bed and my roommate preferred it to the bed. The staff helped us locate last minute champagne for mimosas. I absolutely loved staying here, and hated leaving read more

Our stay here is drawing to a close :(. I brought my partner here for her birthday. We stayed 1 night. We are both broke grad students so this was a huge splurge but completely worth every cent. It is so beautiful and peaceful. The whole place was booked but we only saw one other couple. We felt we had the whole place to ourselves at times. All of the amenities, i.e. happy hour, breakfast, keyless entry, etc are awesome! It was cool to be able to walk to all the great SoCo restaurants. We even walked to 1st Street. We will definitely come back. I wish I lived here all the time. read more

Great boutique hotel. Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms and courtyard. Very fresh and modern decor. Absolutely loved not having to carry a room key all the time and could just use a personal code for entering the room. Friendly and professional staff. Perfect place to stay in Austin. read more

My boyfriend and I were looking for a warm getaway from snowy New England, and we found Kimber Modern through Travel & Leisure. It did not disappoint. We absolutely loved it. We stayed in the White Suite, which featured a gorgeous, tiled bathroom with tub big enough for two and a private outdoor patio shaded by an old, sprawling tree. The common areas are comfortable and beautifully designed. We enjoyed breakfast, happy hour and the delicious coffee that's available 24/7. Kimber Modern is now our Austin hotel. read more

Absolutely terrific, we loved our stay there and will definitely come back. Located in walking distance to the best part of Austin (in my opinon), South Congress has a million shops and great food! Breakfasts were perfect and free!! They also accommodated some business needs I had which was terrific. The hands off approach to the way this place is run was exactly the way I like it. We could come and go as we pleased and it was all very relaxed. There were no cons for us but some who desire their bags be carried and the amenities of a big hotel will not find it here. Also the TV didn't really have any cable networks (couldn't get my CNN fix) but a little break from that stuff can be good. Thanks Kimber Modern for making my stay in Austin great! read more

We had camped for 3 nights previous to heading into Austin. We needed a refuge. We had never heard of Kimber Modern. We walked in & somehow got the last room available. It was too good to be true. Carrie & Cassie are the best. They each made us feel at home. Honestly it was the most comfortable I have ever felt at a small hotel. The rooms are spacious, best shower ever, & the common area is great. This place is it. All other hotels will be held against my experience at Kimber-Modern. We'll be back! read more

I want to start off by saying I did not actually get to stay here this time around in Austin. My review is based off of super friendly service and helpfulness. I wanted to stay here for our honeymoon, but when I had checked the website, the last room had just been booked. I called the office just to make sure, and she said they were completely booked unfortunately. She did however, offer immediately to help me find another place similar to hers, since we were looking for something smaller and quiet but very nice. She told me about another place called Hotel Eleven, and explained how to book the room. She honestly made our trip fantastic, even though we did not get to stay at Kimber this time. Will definitely look forward to staying here in the future! read more

WHAT a find! This hotel is the perfect combination of quiet seclusion - nestled among trees - and as close to the action - shopping, restaurants - as one can possibly be. Upon entering the glass door and walking up the stairs, you just know this is a jewel. The attention to detail is unmistakable from both an architectural and design view. I have stayed only in the Suite and am in love with every appointment. The bed is extremely comfortable and the bathroom - from the huge shower to the awesome tub - are perfect in size and feel. And the bath products are plentiful and plush. Kimber and her team have hit it out of the ballpark with this oasis. Having been a fan of Hotel San Jose for years, I grew tired of how tragically hip it is, the uncomfortable beds and taking minimalism to a new low. But with Kimber ... I have found a new welcoming yet pristine home away from home. I LOVE everything about it. But, of course, the people are what make just about anything ... and the ladies here are no exception. They are all heart. Helpful, precious and friendly, they are comfortable chilling with you or, if you prefer, can vanish in a poof. Whichever, you leave knowing you've been taken care of in an extraordinary manner ... and you'll never forget it. read more

The Kimber Modern was just what I wanted in a place to relax for an evening/morning. The simplicity & attention to detail was magnificent-in particular I loved the fine tuning available in the lighting/temperature/overhead fan in my room. It was hot & muggy outside but opening a little breeze-screen door allowed just the right amount of sweet fresh air to mingle with the dry coolness of the AC. This drew me outside for a short dip into a soft swinging hammock under the damp sky. Breakfast was a lovely simple repast in the common area. I hope to return in cooler weather to enjoy the freestanding fire "block" in the courtyard. Thank you Kimber & Vicki, so glad your patient vision resulted in choosing architect Burton Baldridge! read more

The Kimber is simply put, the best hotel I've ever stayed in. Everything, from the instantly relaxing atmosphere. The amazing staff, the beautiful architecture... Its as good as it gets. I've stayed there twice so far in the past two years, and can't imagine staying anywhere else when I'm in Austin. I'd give this 6 stars, if I could. read more

I am convinced that the Kimber Modern was heaven. The staff and owners greeted us and treated us like old friends. The amenities were over the top and no detail overlooked. The happy hour and breakfast were a pleasant touch. Above all the property itself is a gem. Perfectly architectured and planned to create a serene environment, a little slice of heaven. We had to tear ourselves away from the patio and lounge area. Just lovely! We can't wait to come back and visit, but quite honestly would prefer to just move in. read more