Dallas
Housed in the 29-story Magnolia Petroleum Company Building, dating from 1922, this elegant hotel offers a sumptuous stay. Period details in the sizable…
Must-see hotels in Texas
East Austin
The first boutique hotel in East Austin, the Heywood is a seven-room gem that puts equal emphasis on design and comfort. The contemporary furnishings…
East Texas
Multicourse, gourmet breakfasts (included) always feature a delicious bread or pastry and use organic products where possible. Five comfortable rooms in…
Northeast Texas
Tyler’s Rosevine Inn is a gracious brick home offering bounteous breakfasts and four comfy rooms and two suites. Enjoy the outdoor hot tub, the red barn…
Davis Mountains State Park Campground
West Texas
Pitch your tent here and the stargazing can go on till the wee hours. The campsites are in a lush, tree-shaded environment and include picnic tables and…
Northeast Texas
Three stories and a turret make this 1897 Victorian mansion one of the town's finest. There are three spacious rooms with period furniture. The house has…
Panhandle Plains
This chain motel, just off the interstate near the Quarter Horse museum, 3 miles southeast of downtown, has a large outdoor pool. Its crisp modern rooms…
East Texas
Set on a hill above town, the two-story covered porches on the 1874 Belle of Round Top B&B lend it all the grace and Southern charm of an old plantation…
Hyatt Place Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
Fort Worth
A surprisingly good-value chain hotel in the heart of the Stockyards. The 101 rooms are very well appointed and are good-sized with work areas. The decor…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
In an 1880 building that once was McKinney's opera house, this inn has 45 plush, modern rooms set amid exposed bricks and other small luxurious details…
Panhandle Plains
This inn is housed in a much-restored historic antebellum hotel from 1908. The three beach-themed suites have vintage seashore decor. It's very…
West Texas
Collectively known as Chisos Mountain Lodge, and run by Forever Resorts, the four lodging options in Chisos Basin get good, if not great, marks. You can…
Central Texas
Texan families have been towing their boats to Lakeway for over 50 years. They still come to use the marina and boat on Lake Travis, but a 21st-century…
Guadalupe Mountains Campgrounds
West Texas
The park's campgrounds are first-come, first-served – unless you have a group of 10 or more, in which case you can reserve a group camping spot up to 60…
Austin
With its wraparound porch, Corinthian columns and commanding perch on Judge's Hill, this stately building is hands-down the most photogenic inn in town…
San Antonio
Standard rooms are elegant but on the small side, so you'll enjoy this resort most if you're willing to get out and take advantage of the five pools,…
San Antonio
Texas design guru and hotelier Liz Lambert has turned her sights on revamping a few lucky properties such as this one, judiciously adding eclectic touches…
West Texas
Near the famous Starlight Theatre and Terlingua Trading Co are a variety of lodging options managed by Big Bend Holiday Hotel, many done up in ranch-style…
Austin
Just 2.5 miles from downtown, this 47-bed hostel is located on a shady street right on the shore of Lady Bird Lake. Two-story views of the water from the…
Rio Grande Valley
This 1893 villa (designed by a French architect) has been restored and converted into a small B&B with a pleasant shady courtyard. The rooms seem like a…
Houston
Not unlike the famed Colombe d'Or in Provence (no relation), this guesthouse offers nicely designed rooms and a good French restaurant. Each of the five…
Corpus Christi Area
Dating from 1900, when the town was still called Tarpon, this charming if rickety place has been rebuilt several times after hurricanes. The lobby has…
El Paso
From young business travelers passing through to locals sipping cocktails in the glossy bar, the Indigo has become a downtown destination in itself. Its…
West Texas
Maverick road-trippers will feel right at home at this retro motel, smartly renovated with luxury bedding and flat-screen TVs. The mock-adobe casitas have…
Hill Country
In a lushly landscaped setting on the west side of town, these comfy flower-trimmed cottages make for a peaceful getaway – particularly if you add a spa…
San Antonio
At El Tropicano, the retro-tropical vibe is a little old-school Vegas, a little Miami Beach – the only thing missing is the tiki bar. But even though this…
Caprock Canyons State Park Camping
Panhandle Plains
Primitive campsites ($12) are available along the Trailways and in the more remote reaches of the park; get a permit from the state park before setting…
West Texas
Marfa’s charming Spanish Colonial hotel has a unique claim to fame: the cast of Giant stayed here, and you can sleep in James Dean’s room. The comfy rooms…
Fort Worth
Built in 1921 as the Hotel Texas, this landmark hotel, in the heart of downtown, holds 294 rooms spread across 15 floors. Guest rooms are tastefully…
West Texas
A fun little bargain, this charming and very central old motel offers two kinds of lodging. The regular rooms are cheery and comfortable, while the much…
Houston
A lavish Montrose mansion (a previous mayor's residence) hosts this plush Hosteling International (HI) member. The rooms are bright and clean, with four…
Corpus Christi
The 139 rooms are comfortable and have balconies, microwaves and fridges at this 1970s beachfront hotel. Get a 7th-floor room facing the USS Lexington and…
Corpus Christi Area
Five funky beach cabins around a connecting porch have two or three bedrooms each. Flotsam, jetsam and wrecked rowboats decorate the grounds and decor…
El Paso
To appreciate El Paso's longest-running hotel, little changed since outlaw John Dillinger slept in room 221 in the 1930s, you’ll need a sense of history…
Dallas
Assuming you’re in Deep Ellum for the nightlife – you’ll hear it whether you want to or not – this hostel couldn’t be more ideal. Opened in 2018, with…
Austin
Staying in one of the seven rooms at the architecturally adept Kimber is like staying in a minimalist art museum, with lots of white space accented by…
West Texas
Now famous as the remote but luxurious ranch where US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died in 2016, this is where to stay if you really want to get…
Corpus Christi Area
These bright, colorful condo-style units are close to the beach and can each sleep two to six people. Floor plans differ, but all come with kitchens or…
San Antonio
Almost everything out near Six Flags is a chain, but this awesome little Hyatt Place is one of the best. It's clean and fresh, with spacious rooms and a…
Hill Country
Close to the action, just a quarter-mile east of the square, this motel has large rooms at a fair price. Standard rooms are inexpensive and simple, deluxe…
