If you are just looking for a nice getaway, this is the place for you…read more The best part of this hotel for a summer visit is the pool bar. It's a very laid-back and fun place to spend the day. The rooms are nice, and the hotel has unique décor and a cool vibe. It's a fun place to stay for a couple of days. ***The beds - not so good. They are very firm and not comfortable at all.*** There is nothing within walking distance of this hotel, except for the Apple Computer offices that share the same parking lot. The customer service is good and on point. The restaurant is ok, but the food is nothing special. They have 4 or 5 regional craft beers, but nothing on tap. Parking is free and is in a covered garage. The room included a complimentary bottle of wine, free bottled water, a mini fridge, and a microwave.

Hotel Viata, formerly Granduca was the perfect location for my visit to Austin. The service is…read morephenomenal. The pool and the dining is fantastic. This is absolutely my goto place when I'm in Austin for several years now. You really can't beat the location and the scenic views high above everything in hill country. I highly recommend this hotel.

Vintage Villas! Stunning, elegant and perfect for weddings, celebration, and events! My company…read morehosted an award ceremony here last December and it was absolutely fabulous!!! From the themed decor to the menu and delicious five course meal! Stellar experience and excellent service from the bartenders to food service staff--all around! Plenty of parking onsite and very well lit at night. The drive up is steep and it is a pretty winding road at night so just make sure to be safe!

Overlooking the sometimes full scenic Lake Travis is an event center ready to make your dreams come…read moretrue. Although the maintained accommodations are adequate and no available elevators, the staff was more than willing to provide assistance if needed. The catering service was phenomenal with entrees fit for any discerning palate.

Food and drinks were decent. I docked off one star because the service in the mansion was very slow…read morefor not many people being there and they seemed confused or having a bad day, EXCEPT for the pool servers who were very friendly.

The design and architecture carry this Auberge location... the service and communication were…read moreseriously lacking, keeping this from being the same caliber as other Auberge properties The good: -Spectacular design & thoughtful touches -Easy to forget you're in the city -Beautiful grounds -Pet friendly with thoughtful touches for the pups - Luties ! The bad: -Started off the stay by killing a giant Texas roach on the bathrobe when I first arrived in my room -Lack of communication by most of the staff -Horrible problem solving by the staff (the pool had to close due to weather, and when it reopened the staff could not figure out how to re-establish a smooth process for food, drinks, towels. Did not communicate with confused guests about the situation during this time) -When the restaurants close, there's no space to continue after hour conversations. -There are no extra amenities - no spa or in room massage or anything similar you'd find at other places of the same caliber - we watched someone's luggage get lost between their car and room, which was clear could easily happen again (due to lack of communication between staff) so we handled our own luggage Overall we were very surprised at the experience. We did have some good food and make new friends which was lovely. That being said, we won't be actively planning a trip to come back

We had a great visit here. Our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast the next morning was…read moredelicious. I would definitely stay here again. Close to downtown but quiet and free to park.

Just spent 3 days at Brava house - we had the Fitzgerald and Garbo rooms. Absolutely enchanting -…read morehistory sings in this gorgeous Victorian home. The beds are fabulous. Every accoutrement available and at the ready.

Stayed at the 3 BR/8 guest house on Aug. 10-13th. I had an issue on the initial booking identity…read moreverification where there was an error on the verification questions. This caused my booking to be cancelled and I had to rebook and reverify. VERY inconvenient but everything got worked out. When you pay $900+ per night you don't want to be inconvenienced while trying to book. The Reserve is a nice community, but like all managed "premier planned" suburban areas they are very Nazi-ish with rules and enforcement. Again, when you're paying over $900 per night it's very off-putting and insulting to constantly be reminded of the rules. They treat you like you're a college kid trying to sneak and throw a frat party while you're parents are away for the weekend. Our rental even had cameras on the house that were actively being monitored (details below). VALUE: I don't normally complain about price so I won't do it here. Let's just say that this place is expensive. I voluntarily paid the money but it's a high price. HOUSE: Nice place, very clean. Premium decor - Texas modern rustic. Complimentary prosecco in the fridge upon arrival was a nice touch. Bring your own food/drinks/condiments (salt, pepper, etc.)/ice. All utensils for just about any kind of cooking and everything needed to have nice dinner parties were there. We had an issue with POOL: I did a cabana rental for 2 days at $50 per day. Rentals include a complimentary pitcher of beer or margarita per day. Pool was nice and in good shape. Lazy river, kids pool and infinity pool as well as swim up bar and snack bar are all part of the pool. You aren't allowed to bring any alcoholic beverages, food, or coolers into the pool area. They did allow us to bring an individual cup or water bottle. They will search your bags for food/alchohol/etc. if you bring large bags. LOCATION: Be prepared to drive 40 minutes to anywhere. There's enough restaurants, entertainment, etc. 45 minutes away. All-in-all this was a good place to stay. The main reason this is not a 5-Star review is because I was contacted by TurnKey with a threatening call because the management/owner were watching us on the Arlo/Netgear camera (Nazi-ish) on the back patio (there's a camera on the front porch and back patio) and thought that one of my guests was on the back patio smoking. None of us are smokers and it was insulting for them to accuse us of smoking (I'll say it again for emphasis... when you're paying over $900 per night).

The Reserve is pretty much like a resort get away! This place is definitely what I would call…read moreposh. My cousin and his family have a membership here and they invited us to come out for the day. When you are driving out there it feels like it is kind of in the middle of nowhere and then all of a sudden this paradise appears. We spent time at the marina. This was the nicest marina I have seen in the Austin area for sure! I could tell everything is taken care of with the utmost care possible. The marina is treated somehow as well so that the cobwebs and spiders don't take over your boat and slip area, which is super nice and convenient. There is also room for outdoor kitchens and patio furniture at the front of each slip. People have grills and stuff out there too. I gathered that it is a thing to just hang out at your slip area and cook out with your friends and family and you may or may not even take the boat out. After we took the boat out and came back in we road the golf cart up to the lazy river. This is where it really started to feel like a resort for me. They have a decent sized lazy river that is so much fun! There is a swim up bar on one side and the bar opens to the deck area on the other side. There are plenty of tables to sit at and chase lounge chairs in the sun and shaded for total comfort and relaxing. I had a few perfectly made margaritas from the bar and had a wonderful time hanging out with my family and floating the lazy river! The Reserve property is actually pretty huge! They also have cabins you can rent out, tennis courts and a park area. There is lots of places to hike around as well. This would be the perfect family get away spot and it is not too far from other cool outdoor things like Krause Springs, Hamilton Pool Park and of course Lake Travis!

I was able to snag a free pool pas for the day, I went the last hour and they were closing there…read moreevent down. I had the pool to myself with two other couples. It was very relaxing, but from eavesdropping they said around theee o clock only one chair was open! They do have a bar but I did not go. The girl working the front desk was really nice and this made for a great solo evening.

Went back with my sister to have a pool day and it was the best idea ever! The 2 of us and 1 other…read morelady were there relaxing and reading. The pool temperature and depth was perfect for just a casual hang out. They allow in coolers with food and water but no outside alcohol. They have towels for rent $2 each and sell beer, wine, souvenirs and clothing. You do have to reserve a spot ahead of time if you are just doing a pool pass which is about $20 per person for a full day. Well worth every penny! We had a blast and will return.

We stayed at The Loren Hotel for a night and had a wonderful overall experience. The rooms are…read morespacious, beautifully decorated, and feel very luxurious--perfect for a relaxing stay. We also dined at Nido, the hotel's restaurant, for both dinner and breakfast, and it was definitely a highlight. Located on the topmost floor, Nido offers stunning views of the river and downtown Austin. With both indoor and outdoor seating, the ambiance is elegant and ideal for a special evening. During our visit, we saw a couple of groups celebrating birthdays and wedding anniversaries, which shows how perfect this place is for special occasions. The pricing is on the higher side, but it matches the upscale experience and beautiful setting. For dinner, we ordered the Burrata as an appetizer and the Autumn Garden for the main course, along with an American IPA and a Jack Frost cocktail. Everything was delicious, but the Burrata truly stood out as my favorite. Breakfast was equally enjoyable--we had custom-made omelettes with veggies and avocado toast, both fresh and flavorful. Overall, The Loren Hotel, along with Nido, offers a great blend of comfort, excellent food, and a beautiful atmosphere. A perfect choice if you're looking to celebrate something special or simply treat yourself to a high-end experience.

We looked forward for months to our event at the Loren Hotel. What's better than a family wedding…read morewhen you haven't seen your family in a few years? We stayed for two nights. The Friday night gathering was amazing. It was a perfect setting on the eight floor to talk, mingle, and meet new people. The evening was warm enough to go outside on the balcony/deck and have conversations and enjoy a breeze. The room itself is large with a water station and a bar. A few short tables were set up for sitting and a few tall ones for standing. They had a nice selection of drinks from beer and wine to mixed drinks. The food included lobster rolls, sliders (chicken and beef), a tray of different veggies and dips, little balls of cheese and something, and aroncini? My favorite was canapés of Mellon and prosciutto. The saltiness of the prosciutto added to the flavor of the melon. This event was 5***** I blame the architect for the room setup. Why would you put bedrooms on the side of a hotel next to traffic. The noise, honking and sirens. It finally quieted down around 11:30. Saturday was also an issue. They do provide ear plugs and sound machines, neither works for me. I was also surprised there was no lotion in the room. There was no microwave. Everything else in the room was top notch. Robes, slippers, a safe, a bar, and fridge. Overall, the noise is what created the 3*** rating. That was very disappointing.

Booked two rooms on New Year's Eve at the Bygone- our first time staying here!…read more The hotel is just like the pics- easy to find just a few minutes from downtown Wimberly and very cute. I loved the manicured main lawn with tables and heaters and even an axe throwing set by the deck! I like how they stagger sitting areas around the property to give some quiet and privacy. The pool and pool area were really nice, including the sauna. The woman working was so friendly and helpful as well- she been helped with our bags since we had dogs! Also really love that they allow pets for a very reasonable charge. Rooms were super cute and the shower was amazing. I had to take a start off for a couple things. The heated pool needs to be about ten degrees hotter in the winter months- it was more like tepid bath water. The cold plunge is broken which was disappointing. The fire pit instructions have been washed almost away by rain and we couldn't figure out how to light the fire pit. All little things- but the biggest thing was that they advertise a main den area with a bar, coffee bar, deck, and room upstairs with games and a vinyl player. Well because it was new years, staff left at 6 pm and locked it. And no one was working New Year's Day so that stayed locked. So we lost access to all those things and no one communicated to us that we couldn't get in the main building. We saw several other guests all trying the door to go in and get something so clearly they didn't know. If you are going to severely limit amenities I think it should be communicated- especially because I actually email the hotel a week or two before just to check and see if we would have full use of things and I got a very terse and unfriendly response back. Overall though, I want to try the proper try again on a normal night and hopefully upgrade to that 5 stars!

Great accommodations Worker in the Den last Thursday,Friday…read moreand Saturday was very short and rude. Bad for business.