- Treehouse
Quiet-luxury, Japanese omotenashi-inspired, residential-scale boutique. Design-forward and intentionally serene. Feels more like staying at a well-designed friend's house than a hotel.
Complete your digital registration before the 48-hour deadline or your door code won't be released — there's no front desk to help you on arrival.
Why It Matters
Michelin Guide-listed and featured in Condé Nast Traveler and Travel+Leisure. One of Austin's most distinctive micro-hotels: just seven rooms, no traditional hotel amenities, and a design pedigree rooted in the original Kimber Modern. The courtyard experience — live oaks, fire pit, honor bar, glass water feature — is genuinely unlike anything else in the city.
Seven rooms. No front desk. No pool. No restaurant. That's kind of the whole point. Frame Hotel - Treehouse is a seven-key, adults-only retreat on a quiet side street one block off South Congress, set beneath centuries-old live oaks and built around a 25-foot glass water feature. Austin-based architects designed the Zen-like, multi-level structure with a rain screen façade that keeps Texas heat at bay. Local artwork hangs beside Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs and Euroluce light fixtures — the mix of local and international is deliberate and feels effortless. Formerly the award-winning Kimber Modern, the property was reimagined under Frame's ethos of 'less but better.' You check in via a personal door code, mornings start with coffee or tea in the walnut-clad common room, and the energy of SoCo is a 30-second walk away whenever you want it.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
King Courtyard
From USD345 / nightA king-bed room oriented toward the courtyard and live oak canopy. Built-in reading nook makes it the best pick if you're planning slower mornings. Spa-like bathroom continues the restful theme.
King
Queen Balcony
From USD345 / nightA queen room with a private balcony that catches the ambient sound of South Congress below. Courtyard-facing orientation brings in natural light. Good fit for a short stay where you want to be close to the SoCo action without paying suite prices.
Queen
Suite A
From USD395 / nightA residential-scale suite with a deep soaking tub and expanded living space. Noticeably more room than the standard options — the step up worth making for a longer stay or anniversary trip. Design-forward finishes throughout.
King
Suite B
From USD450 / nightThe most private room on property. A soaking tub, expansive windows, and the only room with its own private patio connected directly to the space — no sharing the courtyard deck required. Strong choice for a romantic trip or anyone who really wants to be left alone.
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Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The heart of the Treehouse experience. A 1,200-square-foot multi-level tree-shaded courtyard deck built around centuries-old live oaks, a 25-foot glass water feature, and a fire pit with an honor bar. Outdoor nooks invite slow afternoons with a book or a latte from the JURA coffee machine in the common room.
The entire seven-room Treehouse property can be booked exclusively for intimate gatherings, retreats, or milestone celebrations. Can be combined with sister property Frame Hotel - SoCo across the street for a larger private group experience.
Yoga mats are available on request — staff will place one in your room before arrival. Private yoga or meditation sessions can be arranged, either self-guided or with a recommended local instructor. Private sessions on Suite B's patio are a particularly good fit.
Lady Bird Lake is about 1.1 km from the hotel. Kayaking, paddleboarding, and the Barton Creek Greenbelt are all a short drive or bike ride away.
South Congress Avenue is a 30-second walk from the property. Perla's, Home Slice Pizza, June's All Day, Allen's Boots, the Continental Club, and dozens more shops, restaurants, and live music venues are all on foot.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Personal 4-digit door code activates at 4 PM on arrival day. No front desk, no waiting, no key cards. Requires digital registration completed at least 48 hours before arrival.
Interior common room with floor-to-ceiling glass walls looking out to the courtyard. JURA coffee machine, curated seating with Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs, and Euroluce lighting fixtures.
Free high-speed WiFi in all rooms and common areas. Sufficient for streaming and remote work.
Daily breakfast selection made with fresh, local ingredients. Complimentary coffee, tea, and still/sparkling water available throughout the day in common areas.
Self-service honor bar stocked with local beer, wine, and refreshments, located beside the 25-foot glass water feature and fire pit in the courtyard.
Frame partners with Rinse for pick-up and delivery laundry. Visit rinse.com/FrameHotel to schedule. Complimentary laundry bags available from Guest Services.
Housekeeping is not automatic — it's available on request to support sustainability and water conservation. Staff available daily until 3 PM. Text Guest Services to schedule.
Refrigerator in every room.
Sferra fine linens throughout, plus premium pillows and room-darkening curtains for deep sleep.
White noise machines available in rooms to block ambient SoCo street noise.
Spa-like bathrooms with plush robes and elevated bath essentials in every room.
Roku TV Guest Mode in every room — log into Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and others during your stay. Auto-signs out upon checkout. Free Roku content available without login.
By design, there is no pool, no fitness center, and no on-site restaurant. Guests are directed to Barton Springs Pool for swimming, nearby studios for fitness, and the full SoCo dining scene steps away.
Multi-level 1,200-square-foot tree-shaded courtyard deck beneath live oaks, centered on a dramatic 25-foot glass water feature. Fire pit and honor bar create an outdoor social hub.
Five carport spots on-site, first-come-first-served. Public parking lot across Gibson St available as overflow.
Strictly 18+ only. Primary registered guest must be 21+. No exceptions. Keeps the tone calm and private.
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