San Antonio
Faux-mink throws, molded concrete, light shining through perforated metal – this place is all about texture. It could have been transported from New York…
Must-see hotels in Texas
Panhandle Plains
Behind its faux heritage facade, the motel section of Amarillo's star attraction holds 54 rooms with fussy Old West details. The real highlight – besides…
Galveston
Stay among the shops and museums of the Pier 21 complex in the heart of the historic Strand District. Rustic touches accent the 42 large, comfy rooms…
San Antonio
On the western edge of town, this top-notch RV park with a large swimming pool and plenty of shade is convenient to SeaWorld, which runs a free shuttle…
West Texas
Built in 1912, this historic hotel leans heavily on antiques and floral prints – Victorian meets Old West, like the womenfolk came along and gussied up…
AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center
Austin
This swanky hotel on the UT campus is perfect for alums who want to relive their college days but in much higher style. References to UT abound, but the…
Central Texas
About halfway between Austin and Bastrop, Lost Pines Resort has all the hallmarks of a Texas farmhouse – weathered grey exterior, tin roof, expansive…
Rio Grande Valley
Two miles north of downtown, this chain's amenities include a health club and a whirlpool – after a day touring in 100°F (38°C) weather, there's nothing…
La Quinta Inn & Suites – Downtown
San Antonio
It's just over a 1-mile walk to the Alamo from this all-suites La Quinta, where rooms preen with a touch of modern style (we're looking at you, hip green…
Central Texas
Just a few blocks from downtown, this gracious B&B sits under sprawling pecan trees and is lovingly furnished with unfussy antiques and vintage French…
El Paso
Opened at the edge of UTEP, the Garden Inn was built to blend with campus architecture. So, of course, it resembles a Bhutanese dzong (religious fortress)…
Dallas
Once a boarding house for young ladies, this beautifully restored 1905 mansion has attractive rooms, set with antique furnishings and original details. A…
Rio Grande Village RV Campground
West Texas
If you have a larger RV, Rio Grande Village is the only facility with hookups within the park. (Trailers over 25ft have trouble navigating the winding…
San Antonio
True to its name, this butterscotch-colored house is a beauty. Spacious rooms are tastefully furnished, with well-thought-out amenities like fresh flowers…
San Antonio
Presided over by a venerable pecan tree, this B&B is in a beautiful, peaceful setting by the river. Each cheery room has its own private bath, with the…
Panhandle Plains
Right across from Texas Tech, this professionally run B&B offers a range of themed rooms. Up-and-comers may enjoy the sumptuous charms of the Honeymoon…
Hill Country
For some true historic charm, spend the night at Hotel Faust. The limestone building dates from the late 1800s, but the rooms have all been gutted and…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
This Polynesian-themed veteran turns up the tiki clichés toward SPI's northern end. Units have one to three bedrooms, with full kitchens. Even on the…
San Antonio
Traditional B&B style, with breakfast included; also has a warm swim spa in a stained-glass conservatory. It's one of three properties run by Noble Inns,…
Rio Grande Valley
A brilliant find, especially for for birders. This historic inn is lovingly operated by a local couple with tons of tips on local sights and attractions…
West Texas
Seminole Canyon's two campgrounds (with 46 sites in total) have showers and make a good base for exploring the Seminole Canyon area. The main one is on a…
Fort Worth
Built as a 'cattleman's home away from home' in 1939, this simple hotel stands just one block from the Stockyards action. The rooms are small and basic,…
Austin
The only Austin city park to offer overnight camping, 1000-acre Emma Long Metropolitan Park (aka 'City Park') on Lake Austin, 16 miles northwest of…
West Texas
A lot of places in Texas seem to have their claim to fame: for this renovated 1940s motel, it's that it was used as a filming location in the Wim Wenders…
West Texas
On the southeastern edge of the park, this campground offers 100 sites with water and flush toilets. Generators may only be used from 8am to 8pm;…
Corpus Christi Area
This centrally located motel has an aviation theme, with units each decorated for a different bit of flying lore (Red Baron room, Amelia Earhart room,…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
This somewhat bland corporate hotel has the advantage of being newer than Waco's many other bland corporate hotels. Rooms are large. If you see lots of…
Austin
This is a preservationist's dream come true. The owners picked up this run-down property and completely restored it, decorating the whole place in a plush…
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Dallas
Step into a life of ease, where for every two guests there's one staff member attending. This is the definitive five-star Dallas hotel, and a worthy…
El Paso
Anyone who loves 1950s roadside nostalgia will feel right at home at this friendly little motel, replete with Spanish-style barrel-tile roof and Jetsons…
Northeast Texas
Offers everything from a mobile home to a regular house to a dry-docked houseboat for overnight rental on a large grassy site next to the river. Most of…
Corpus Christi
There’s nothing very remarkable about this chain hotel, but it’s right by the seafront, conveniently close to downtown, and offers 11 floors of decent,…
Houston
This mod, 11-room, four-story inn is rife with airy decks, spiral staircases and sunlight. The actual rooms are surprisingly plain, but groups traveling…
Northeast Texas
Fans of paranormal activity are advised to stay at this historic, if dated, 25-room hotel. For example, rooms 19 and 20 have been known to freak out eye…
Houston
Expect some vague notions of Tuscan style with a Texan welcome. Graduca was inspired by a Duke's palazzo, so rooms are luxe and the pool area is a garden…
San Antonio
One of three B&B's operated by Noble Inns, which also manages Ogé House and Jackson House. This B&B is frilly, but it offers access to a pool and spa…
West Texas
Run by Forever Resorts, this place has all sorts of sleeping options, including serviceable motel rooms in the Motor Inn and Mission Lodge, duplex units (…
Dallas
This bright and cheerful garden cottage is within walking distance of great cafes and bars on Upper Greenville Ave (about 5 miles northeast of downtown)…
Travelodge Inn & Suites – San Antonio Airport
San Antonio
Just north of downtown, this anachronistic place feels like it belongs in the Hill Country more than off an interstate, with cabin-style rooms, ranch…
Corpus Christi
This harborside B&B out on North Padre Island is a family-run affair, and after a few days in one of its one- or two-bedroom condos, you'll no doubt feel…
