Hotel San José

South Congress Avenue, Austin

South Congress Avenue, Austin

Hotel San José

Price
From $152/night
Nearest airport
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Austin-Bergstrom International
Owner
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Designer
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Architecture by Lake|Flato Architects

Interiors by Bunkhouse  

Rooms
40 rooms
Best for
Gen Z travelers. Hotel San José has a polaroid camera from Fujitsu available to borrow on request. Film can be purchased on-site—not a provision you see often at hotels.
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Location

Dare we say, you might be tempted to draw parallels between South Congress Avenue and LA. But this Texan strip of land is undoubtedly distinct, exuding its own brand of charm.


We're here for the top-end retail and understated lodgings.


Tucked discreetly from the main road, is Hotel San José. Flanked by its sibling establishments, Hotel Saint Cecilia and Austin Motel, the hotel positions you within walking distance of Austin's prime attractions. Not least among them is the Congress Avenue Bridge, an excellent vantage point to marvel at North America's largest bat colony.

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Design

Hotel San José is the first hotel instituted by the Bunkhouse hospitality group, founded by the inimitably stylish Liz Lambert.


Resurrected from its origins as a 1930s roadside inn, Lambert has reimagined it into a chic abode full of local character. The property is embraced by creeping fig vines adorning stucco walls, with granite-traced walkways guiding guests to their rooms.


And the pièce de résistance? The elegant black bamboo screen in the alfresco lounge. It unveils a small, secluded pool.

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Rooms

Guests can choose from seven different room types, from European-style Shared Baths to more spacious Courtyard Suites with private balconies. They're all minimalist, with concrete flooring and reclaimed Texas pine furniture. Inside, amenities include custom-made linens, colorful kimonos, Malin + Goetz toiletries, and a curated mini-bar.


The property teems with nostalgic touches. A lending library offers a vintage collection of CDs and DVDs (now delightfully archaic), and for the literary romantics, an age-old typewriter stands ready to be borrowed, awaiting tales yet to be typed.

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Food & Drink

While there's no formal dining at Hotel San José, it compensates with its quirky lobby bar, serving an array of wines, beers, and relaxed fare.


Guests are treated to al fresco seating, with wooden fixtures and misting fans—a necessary reprieve from Austin's scorching heat. Adjacent to the car park, you'll stumble upon Bunkhouse's darling: Jo's Coffee, a cherished haunt celebrated for its delectable pastries, sandwiches, and breakfast tacos.

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South Congress Avenue, Austin

Hotel San José

Price
From $152/night
Nearest airport
s
Austin-Bergstrom International
Owner(s)
Designer(s)

Architecture by Lake|Flato Architects

Interiors by Bunkhouse  

Rooms
40 rooms
Best for
Gen Z travelers. Hotel San José has a polaroid camera from Fujitsu available to borrow on request. Film can be purchased on-site—not a provision you see often at hotels.

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