W Austin
Hotel · Austin 2nd Street District
W Austin is a design and luxury hotel in the 2nd Street District with a spa and pool. Out x Out calls it a gay-friendly design hotel and a top choice for anyone who wants to stay close to the queer nightlife.
- Luxury
- Design hotel
- Spa
- near 4th Street
- Address
- 200 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701 - Location
- 2nd Street District, approx. 3-minute walk to Rain and Oilcan Harry’s on 4th Street
- Price range
- Luxury, from approx. US$350 per night
- Rooms
- design-led rooms and suites
- Crowd
- mixed, LGBTQ+-friendly
What makes the hotel special
Out x Out describes W Austin as a “gay-friendly design hotel” and a “top pick” for guests who want to stay close to the LGBTQ+ nightlife. Rain and Oilcan Harry’s, the 4th Street classics, are just two blocks away; the ACL Live concert venue is directly attached.
Rooms and amenities
There is a full-service spa, an outdoor pool with bar and grill, a gym and a restaurant. The hotel is aimed at a style-conscious, well-heeled crowd.
A good fit if you …
- want luxury and design within walking distance of 4th Street
- appreciate a spa and pool
- want to see concerts at ACL Live
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for a budget hotel
- want peace and quiet rather than buzz
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out (gay-friendly hotels in Austin, hotel page). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.
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