The Otis Hotel
Music-obsessed boutique hotel with campus-inspired design touches — think banker desk lamps, chalkboard-colored walls, vintage schoolroom clocks, and record players everywhere. Easygoing luxury rather than stuffy five-star formality.
Ask the Vinyl Ambassador at check-in — they'll curate a personalized record stack for your room; this is a genuine highlight, not just a gimmick
Why It Matters
First Autograph Collection property in Austin. The vinyl program is genuinely distinctive: a Vinyl Ambassador, a lobby library of 1,000+ records, and custom in-room vinyl designed by a UT student. Also holds the only rooftop pool and lounge in the campus district (Otopia, on the 11th floor).
Austin's first Autograph Collection hotel sits one block from the University of Texas campus — not downtown, but close enough. The whole place is built around music: every room has a record player, there's a Vinyl Library with 1,000+ LPs in the lobby, and a Vinyl Ambassador who will hand-pick records to match your taste. Cork-and-chalkboard walls nod to the university next door. Four food-and-drink concepts under one roof, including a contemporary steakhouse and the only rooftop pool lounge in the campus district.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
King Corner Suite
Corner positioning means extra square footage and wraparound views of downtown Austin and the UT campus. Sliding barn doors give the bedroom added privacy from the living area. Spa-like bathroom. Same vinyl record player setup as all rooms.
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King Guest Room
Standard king with cork-and-chalkboard-inspired walls that nod to the university next door, rich wood desk with banker-style desk lamp, and — critically — a turntable with The Otis's custom specialty vinyl. Guild + Pepper soaps in the walk-in shower bathroom. Views depend on floor assignment: some face campus, some face downtown.
KingKing Guest Room — City View
Same campus-inspired design as the standard king, with the added bonus of facing downtown Austin or the UT campus. Good floor pick for those who want skyline views without upgrading to a suite.
KingLuminary Suite
The most elevated room category. Separate living space with sliding barn doors for bedroom privacy. Spa-like bathrooms and premium amenities throughout. Full university-and-music design language: vinyl record player, cork walls, banker lamp. Views reach across Austin's skyline and Hill Country.
KingOne-Bedroom Suite
Full one-bedroom configuration with a dedicated king bedroom and a separate living room. Bathroom features found in the gallery include a large soaking tub option. Designed for guests wanting a genuine apartment-style feel without leaving the hotel.
KingQueen/Queen Guest Room
Two-queen layout with the same music-themed, campus-inspired design package. Good for families or two guests who want separate beds. City-view versions available.
Two QueensStudio Suite
More space than the standard rooms with a studio-style layout. Cork and chalkboard-inspired walls, spa-like bathroom amenities, vinyl record player, and skyline or campus views. Step up from a standard room for longer stays.
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Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
24/7 fitness center with Peloton bikes, treadmills with high-resolution touch screens, free weights, and cardio equipment. Views of Hill Country from the windows. Fresh filtered water and hand-folded towels provided.
11th-floor heated outdoor pool exclusively for hotel guests. Open sunrise to sunset. Towel service is complimentary. Sun loungers available. You can order lite bites and cocktails poolside. Private poolside cabanas available for an additional fee (bookable via ResortPass, fits up to 4 guests).
Rentable private cabanas on the Otopia rooftop, perfect for up to four guests. Order from the food and beverage menu directly to your cabana. Bookable via ResortPass.
A four-course wine dinner at Acre 41 paired with a curated vinyl playlist spun live by the hotel's Vinyl Ambassador. Wines sourced from partner vineyards. A recurring special event — check hotel calendar for upcoming dates.
Seasonal silent-disco event at the Otopia Rooftop during September and October. Guests wear wireless headphones with curated playlists while watching the Austin sunset from the 11th floor.
At check-in, the hotel's Vinyl Ambassador hand-picks a custom assortment of records based on your music profile from a library of 1,000+ LPs. The Ambassador is also available for one-on-one curating sessions and live listening sessions in the lobby. Every room comes with a turntable and The Otis's specialty vinyl — designed by a UT student and featuring Janis Joplin and Leon Bridges.
A lobby library containing over 1,000 curated vinyl records spanning genres and eras — from The Temptations to Panic! At The Disco. Guests can browse, check out records, and take them up to their room to play on the in-room turntable.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Over 7,000 sq ft of collaborative meeting space including ballroom, boardroom, multiple meeting rooms, private dining room, and Otopia Rooftop. In-house catering, event coordinators, and AV services available.
Free in-room and lobby Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct. Available throughout the property.
In-room dining available from the Acre 41 menu — breakfast in bed or private dinner in your room.
Complimentary coffee and tea available in the lobby.
Daily valet at $65. Acre 41 diners receive 2-hour complimentary valet.
On-site parking garage at $50 per day. Height restrictions apply.
Tesla charging stations on site. Note: no other EV charger brands available.
Dogs welcome, up to 30 lbs, maximum 2 per room. $100 non-refundable fee per stay. Hotel provides plush dog beds, take-home toys, and other pet amenities.
Free bicycles available for guest use.
Marriott Bonvoy app mobile key access.
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