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Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Rialto Score 9+

A Design hotel. Rialto is a Design Hotels Collective agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

Given its whimsical interiors and culinary collabs, you wouldn’t expect Austin Proper to be anything less than one of a kind. Here, you’re free to indulge in sports massages and sound bath rituals, Tesla test drives, and small-batch tequilas paired with sunset views from the rooftop pool and restaurant. The hotel even has a rotating playlist on Spotify, featuring an eclectic mix of artists from The Black Keys to Giovanni Damico, befitting for a hotel located in the Live Music Capital of the World.

600 W 2nd Street, TX 78701 Austin, TX, United States
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Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Two offers
4th Night Free
Stays until Dec 31, 2026 · Book by Dec 30
3rd Night Free
Stays until Sep 6, 2027 · Book by Sep 5

About Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Insider tip

Embark on a water-bound adventure via paddleboard, kayak, or canoe on nearby Lady Bird Lake, a 400-acre jewel of the Colorado River.

In the hotel’s own words

Situated in Downtown’s Second Street District, Austin Proper Hotel offers an artful immersion in lifestyle and well-being. Essentials include 238 rooms and suites, a focus on wellness with a full-service spa, recovery room, and state-of-the-art fitness center, a variety of atmospheric spaces for events, plus six unique settings for dining and drinks. Among them, the newest concept, Kappo Kappo, is an intimate French Japanese omakase experience. With emphasis on collaboration, the compelling vision of designer Kelly Wearstler meets the culinary creativity of Austin tastemaker McGuire Moorman Hospitality.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

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Design Hotels Collective is Design Hotels' invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

12 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1King Room
345 ft²
2Premier King
King Bed · Accessible rooms available | ADA room features
375 ft²
3Premier Double Queen
Accessible rooms available | ADA room features
Members only
4Premier King View
Members only
5Premier King Balcony
Members only
6Grand King
Members only
7Grand King View
Members only
Suites
Size
8Deluxe Suite
Members only
9Proper Balcony Suite
Members only
10Premier Suite
Members only
11Proper Suite
Members only
12Proper Penthouse Suite
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Design Hotels Collective always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT with our AI hotel booking MCP server and ask for rates. You finish the booking instantly on a secure Rialto page, direct with the hotel. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

What room types does Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels offer?

Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels lists King Room, Premier King, Premier Double Queen, Premier King View, Premier King Balcony, Grand King and 6 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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