Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Four Seasons Hotel Austin is a part of the Toronto-based Four Seasons chain of luxury hotels and resorts. Four Seasons Hotel Austin offers Austin's only four-star[1] restaurant, The Café. It is located on the shores of Town Lake, a reservoir of the Colorado River in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas.
History
The Four Seasons Hotel Austin was completed in 1987. Designed in a Southwestern motif, the 9-story facility was built near the Sixth Street District and Congress Avenue, which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The hotel is constructed in a combination of flagstone and native art to give it an atmosphere of a warm Texas hacienda – elegance without pretension. Four Seasons Hotel Austin currently houses 291 guest rooms, including 28 suites.
Amenities
As with most Four Seasons properties, Four Seasons Hotel Austin is known for its services and amenities. Some of the amenities include The Café[2] - named “#3 Restaurant in Central Texas (in 2001)” by the Austin American Statesman - with Executive Chef Elmar Prambs, spa services, pool, and fitness facilities.
Nearby attractions and activities
Four Seasons Hotel Austin is located within walking distance of the following locations:
- Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail
- Congress Avenue
- Austin's Children's Museum
In addition, the hotel is located within a short drive of other notable Austin attractions:
- The Paramount Theatre
- Austin Symphony Orchestra
- Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
- University of Texas at Austin
- State Capital
- Austin Zoo
- Zilker Botanical Garden