
Austin Proper Hotel
Best for travelers who want downtown walkability, on-site restaurants and a rooftop pool with spa and fitness facilities.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
Austin Proper Hotel is a five-star, design-forward downtown hotel with a rooftop pool, multiple on-site restaurants, and a full spa—best for travelers who want central access to Austin’s live-music and business districts. The Eastside Lodge Austin is an East Austin boutique lodge-style vacation home offering 2-bedroom luxury house options, a garden and free self-parking—best for visitors looking to stay in East Cesar Chavez near Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake.
Updated · about 1.6 km apart

Best for travelers who want downtown walkability, on-site restaurants and a rooftop pool with spa and fitness facilities.

Best for visitors seeking a smaller, lodge-style East Austin base with private-house layouts and free self parking.
When Austin Proper Hotel wins: choose Austin Proper if you want a full-service downtown hotel with multiple on-site restaurants and bars, a dedicated Verbena Spa, a 5th-floor rooftop pool, comprehensive fitness facilities, and immediate walkability to Lady Bird Lake, Sixth Street and convention/business addresses.
When The Eastside Lodge Austin wins: choose The Eastside Lodge Austin if you prefer an East Austin neighborhood stay in a lodge-style vacation home (two-bedroom house layouts), want free self parking, and value simple, apartment-style conveniences like a washer/dryer, terrace, garden and barbecue grills.
Bottom line: Austin Proper is the choice for amenity-rich, polished downtown stays and spa/pool access; The Eastside Lodge Austin is a lower-key East Austin lodging option that works well for small groups wanting house-style rooms and parking near Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake.
| Category | Austin Proper Hotel | The Eastside Lodge Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Design-forward, full-service downtown hotel with multiple food & drink venues | East Austin boutique lodge-style vacation home offering house units |
| Location | 600 W 2nd St — Downtown/Second Street District (steps to Lady Bird Lake and 6th St) | 1400 E 3rd St — East Cesar Chavez / East Austin (near Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake) |
| Size | 238 guest rooms + 99 branded residences | Not published |
| Typical guest ages / policy | All ages welcome; overall adult-friendly atmosphere | All ages welcome (no adults-only policy published) |
| Pools | Rooftop pool and sun deck on 5th floor (guest access; cabanas reservable) | No pool published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets including The Peacock, La Piscina (rooftop), Goldie's, The Quill Room, Kappo Kappo | Not published (shared refrigerator and shared microwave noted; no signature restaurant listed) |
| Spa & wellness | Verbena Spa with treatment rooms, Recovery Room (cold plunge, infrared), 24-hour fitness center | Not published |
| Parking | On-site valet parking (fee); EV charging available | Free self parking on site |
| Known for | Luxury downtown design hotel with rooftop pool, destination dining and spa | Lodge-style East Austin vacation home with terrace, garden and barbecue grills |
| Accessibility / family features | Family-friendly; kids welcome; pet-friendly (size/fee restrictions) | Family-friendly; private entrance, washer/dryer, shared kitchen items |
Austin Proper sits in Downtown’s Second Street District, a short walk to Lady Bird Lake, 6th Street and convention venues.
Pick Austin Proper if you want immediate downtown walkability and proximity to Austin’s main sights and music venues.
The Eastside Lodge Austin is in East Cesar Chavez / East Austin, near Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake by short drive.
Choose Eastside Lodge for a quieter East Austin neighborhood base with straightforward car access and short drives or walks into downtown.
Austin Proper offers a range of 238 guest rooms and suites designed by Kelly Wearstler.
Austin Proper is for travelers who want variety in room sizes and luxury-suite perks in a downtown hotel format.
The Eastside Lodge Austin lists house-style 2-bedroom luxury units rather than traditional hotel rooms.
Eastside Lodge suits small groups or families who prefer a self-contained house-style unit with laundry and kitchenette conveniences.
Austin Proper offers multiple destination restaurants and lounges across the property.
Austin Proper is the choice if you want on-site dining variety and hotel bars that stay open late.
The Eastside Lodge focuses on lodge-style lodging with shared kitchen conveniences rather than signature restaurants.
Pick Eastside Lodge if you plan to self-cater some meals or eat out around East Austin rather than rely on hotel dining.
Austin Proper’s signature outdoor amenity is a 5th-floor rooftop pool and sun deck with reservable cabanas.
Austin Proper is preferable for pool-focused stays and daytime rooftop lounging in downtown Austin.
The Eastside Lodge emphasizes outdoor garden, terrace and barbecue amenities rather than a swimming pool.
Eastside Lodge is better if you prefer garden and outdoor living spaces and don’t need an on-site pool.
Austin Proper provides a full spa and a large, well-equipped 24-hour fitness center plus on-site nightlife venues.
If spa treatments, a serious gym and on-site late-night lounges matter, Austin Proper is the stronger pick.
The Eastside Lodge gives access to East Austin’s local bars, music venues and walkable neighborhood attractions.
Choose Eastside Lodge for a neighborhood stay that puts you near East Austin venues rather than on-site spa and gym facilities.

Austin Proper — multiple on-site restaurants and lounges including a rooftop pool restaurant and late-night music lounge.

The Eastside Lodge Austin — free self parking on site and straightforward car access for East Austin exploration.

Austin Proper — Verbena Spa with dedicated treatment rooms and a Recovery Room offering cold plunges and infrared therapy.

The Eastside Lodge Austin — two-bedroom Luxury House layouts with washer/dryer, refrigerator and private entrance.
Austin Proper is in the Second Street District within immediate walking distance of Lady Bird Lake and Sixth Street; The Eastside Lodge is in East Cesar Chavez and is a short walk or short drive to those same areas.
Yes—Austin Proper has the Verbena Spa and a 24-hour fitness center. The Eastside Lodge’s listing does not publish a spa or full fitness center.
Austin Proper offers on-site valet parking for a fee and EV charging; The Eastside Lodge lists free self parking onsite.
Both properties welcome guests of all ages; neither is published as adults-only.
Explore how Austin Proper Hotel stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·