South Congress Hotel is one of the coolest stays in Austin, Texas. T+L senior visuals editor and Texas local Taylor McIntyre ...

(However, all guests agreed that the hotel staff went above and beyond.) Accommodations offer views of either the interior courtyard, the surrounding neighborhood, the pool or South Congress Avenue.

Pool parties are held on the rooftop, while a quiet speakeasy is hidden in the back. South Congress Hotel really doubles down on being a place for travelers and locals. As an Austin local ...