Before the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions, Austin tourism was at an all-time high. Hotel occupancy rates are still seeing low numbers, after dropping around 40% in 2020. So, much like Austin s bars and restaurants, hotels need local support more than ever.
And since traveling out of state still isn t advised by the Centers for Disease Control, a staycation is one way to disrupt the monotony and manifest a change of scenery while stimulating the local economy.
Here, in this second edition of our new series – check out the first piece on The Line Hotel here – we ll give you the scoop on the best hotels to play tourist in your own city, if only for one night of escapist bliss.