This small hotel has a big reputation, usually selling out for SXSW season months in advance; it's probably because there's no better place to be deep in the heart of Austin but still feel like you're tucked away in a private retreat. Document your trip with one of the hotel's typewriters or polaroid cameras, available for guest use. Indulge in an in-room mani/pedi, and if you're staying in, they've also got a music and movie library
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