HOTEL VAN ZANDT
Enjoy music in all its forms at this bustling Rainey Street District hotel, which features 319 guest rooms, including 41 suites, and a fourth-floor pool deck. Its restaurant and bar, Geraldine’s, features live music every night. INSIDER TIP: There are playlists designed for each area of the hotel, including underwater, so take a dip in the pool for something truly unique. 605 Davis St., 512-5425300; hotelvanzandt.com
INTERCONTINENTAL STEPHEN F. AUSTIN
This gem features an outdoor terrace on its second floor, perfect for watching the hustle and bustle of Congress Avenue downtown. 701 Congress Ave., 512-457-8800; austin.intercontinental.com
JW MARRIOTT
The largest JW Marriott in the country, this downtown property features
1,012 guest rooms conveniently located just two blocks from the Convention Center. Its restaurants and bars are always a fun scene. 110 E. Second St., 512-474-4777; jwmarriottaustin.com
SOUTH CONGRESS HOTEL
This hip hotel features cool dining and shopping options as well as a rooftop pool. Fun amenities include electric bike and motorcycle rentals, and each room comes equipped with Apple TVs and Google Chromecasts, with access to the movie library of Drafthouse Films (courtesy of Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse movie theaters). 1603 S. Congress Ave., 512-920-6405; southcongresshotel.com
W AUSTIN
The 2nd Street District’s W Hotel puts guests in the thick of the sizzling music scene. Its popular Wet Deck is the perfect place to lounge in the sun. 200 Lavaca St., 512-542-3600; whotelaustin.com