Gulf Coast & South Texas
So long as you know what you’re taking on, an overnight stay in this magnificently decrepit cedar-clapboard 1903 relic, right on the Palacios waterfront,…
Must-see hotels in Texas
Best Western Plus – Austin City
Austin
Our favorite detail? The Texas-shaped waffles at the breakfast spread. Bordering I-35, south of Lady Bird Lake, this recently renovated Best Western is…
West Texas
Want to relax in hot springs far – and we mean far – from the hustle and bustle of small-town life? (The nearest wi-fi is several miles down the road, so…
Austin
Locally owned and eco-friendly, this quiet place is tucked away just north of downtown, away from the hustle and bustle. The furnishings may be slightly…
Hill Country
If you didn't know better, you'd think this rounded, barnlike structure right on the tarmac of the Gillespie County Airport was a converted hangar from…
Austin
Set in a former firehouse, right across from the historic Driskill hotel in downtown Austin, this spiffy hostel has been open since 2013 but feels as…
Austin
This stylish hotel, 9 miles north of downtown, exudes cowboy cool. Spacious rooms feature barn-style doors and retro refrigerators stocked with local…
San Antonio
Built next to the Alamo just 23 years after the famous battle, this historic hotel has hosted Oscar Wilde, Mae West and Teddy Roosevelt; at night, you…
Hill Country
This exquisite B&B offers top-notch accommodation, with beautifully appointed suites and cottages. A three-course hot breakfast is served. If you like…
Hill Country
Rustic on the outside, posh on the inside. Oh yes, we like it here. Just south of town, this cluster of stone-and-timber cabins offers vacationers a…
Austin
The hustle and bustle of South Congress melts away the moment you cross over onto the serene lawn graced by a 300-year-old live oak. Choose from a suite…
San Antonio
This fabulous downtown property was born out of 19th-century religious school buildings in the Spanish-Mexican hacienda style. Set beside the River Walk,…
San Antonio
Soaring ceilings with enormous windows, exposed brick walls, crisp, white bedding – this is simplicity done right. And just because the decor is simple…
Hampton Inn & Suites El Paso – Airport
El Paso
Beside the I-10 and close to the airport, this place is busy. But cordial staff keep the ship sailing skillfully – with friendly reminders to enjoy the…
San Antonio
No wonder pictures of the Alamo are always tightly cropped: pull back and you can see the Crockett's sign hovering just behind the fort. (In Texas, they…
Hill Country
The wildlife mural adorning the front privacy wall will pull you in for a closer look, but the gracious service, inviting courtyard and stylish rooms –…
Hill Country
Tops in the midpriced-motel category, this two-story place, within walking distance of Main St, was cleverly built to resemble the historic house that it…
Fort Worth
A large historic home with contemporary Texas style near downtown. The five rooms are well equipped and uniquely designed (many have claw-foot tubs). Top…
Inn of the Hills Resort & Conference Center
Hill Country
The renovated lower-level cabana rooms opening onto the pool are a lovely surprise; with stone walls and stylish decor, they were among the nicest we saw…
Hill Country
This old-fashioned and rather charming family-run motor court, a mile south of downtown on the highway toward Kerrville, offers unbeatable value. The…
San Antonio
If you really want to go all out, this luxurious hotel (formerly the Watermark) is a good place to get pampered, with top-of-the-line amenities and an on…
Central Texas
The premier place to relax and be pampered in Texas; rates may seem high, but include all meals. Rooms are individually decorated to differing tastes, but…
San Antonio
The name may sound as though this historic hotel, right behind the Alamo and now run by Hilton, will be awash in floral prints and lace runners, but it’s…
Galveston
Bask in palm-fringed Spanish Colonial luxury at this 1911 historic hotel, managed by the Wyndham corporation. A full-service spa offers treatments like…
Fort Worth
Set in the heart of the Stockyards, eight-room Miss Molly's occupies a former bordello. Its heavily atmospheric vibe will feel authentic to some (Miss…
West Texas
Built on top of and even incorporating some of the adobe ruins in the historic ghost town, this guesthouse pulls off the amazing feat of providing stylish…
Northeast Texas
With the restrained mix of gorgeous English antiques and comfortable reproductions, the owners here have created the ideal B&B. This restored 1920s inn…
Houston
Housed in a historic commercial building downtown, the Aloft (a Marriott brand) offers modishly decorated rooms across 10 floors. It's been much…
Houston
Sleek yet low-key, the smallish rooms at this historic, 10-story 1924 property have a contemporary all-gray decor, plus luxe features like plush towels,…
West Texas
Set beneath cottonwood trees near Castolon, the 24-site Cottonwood Campground provides a subdued and shady environment along the river with no generators…
Houston
You can feel the history in the ornate red-and-gold lobby of this hotel, now part of the Marriott empire. A landmark bank building from 1911, it features…
East Texas
Gurgling fountains, a wisteria arbor and a courtyard pool make this all-suite hotel feel worlds removed from school. Each room has a full kitchen. Each…
Panhandle Plains
This well-managed indie motel has a pool area that goes beyond the puddle-in-a-parking-lot standard elsewhere: it's big and even has shade from a large…
Fort Worth
This 39-room six-story boutique hotel in a turn-of-the-century building off Sundance Sq offers hush-hush elegance without an ounce of snootiness. Turndown…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
This tidy, good-value hotel has 92 large, well-appointed rooms (fridges, microwaves and large work areas) spread over four floors. Bonuses include an…
East Texas
Two cottages on this lovely estate make for a perfect getaway. Each is equipped with a full kitchen and various luxuries. Sit on your porch and gaze out…
Houston
Layered in luxurious velvet and damask, the 314 rooms in this downtown hotel are both stylish and comfortable. Built in 1926, this landmark building once…
Houston
A 100-year-old Queen Anne Victorian feels right at home among the historic houses of the Heights. Eleven airy rooms say 'boutique hotel' more than 'frilly…
Northeast Texas
All the frills you'd expect of a Victorian 'painted lady.' Deep, rich colors and period-appropriate American antiques fill this Queen Anne home. Except…
Panhandle Plains
Lavishly furnished and extra-large rooms set this indie hotel apart. There is a full breakfast buffet for guests. The outdoor pool is in a lush garden and…
