Austin Proper rises above the Second Street District with the layered, residential confidence of a private home rather than a conventional downtown hotel. Kelly Wearstler mixes local stone, vintage furniture, patterned textiles and commissioned pieces across 244 rooms and suites, carrying the same richness into the lobby and lounges. McGuire Moorman Hospitality oversees four distinct restaurants and bars, including rooftop spaces beside the pool, while Verbena Spa, an expansive fitness centre and floor-to-ceiling skyline views shape the quieter upper floors.