Best for: Families, couples, business travelersLocation: Downtown near the Texas State Capitol, Sixth Street, and Austin Convention CenterCan’t-miss feature: The rooftop heated pool with city viewsIn a nutshell: In a midcentury downtown high-rise with a soaring glass atrium and rooftop pool, this 393-room hotel near Sixth Street and the Texas Capitol is appealing for business travelers, families, and couples.
At Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, guests are a block from the iconic Sixth Street Entertainment District and a half-mile from the Texas State Capitol. The city’s convention center, within walking distance, is currently undergoing a full redevelopment, scheduled to reopen in early 2029. With 20,000 square feet of event space spanning 16 meeting rooms, the property draws business travelers, and Omni Kids welcomes families with perks at check-in and locally inspired activities.
Airy and bright, the renovated midcentury high-rise has a multistory glass atrium with communal seating areas and lush greenery. The 393 rooms and suites feature showy black quartz, live-edge walnut, and unique commissioned unicorn sculptures, a nod to Austin’s startup culture. A favorite gathering spot is the heated rooftop swimming pool with stunning skyline views and private cabanas. Poolside, the Cloud Bar serves smash burgers and cooling spritzes while the spacious atrium houses President’s House Coffee and the modern all-day bar and restaurant, Capital A.