What’s included and what costs extra at Austin Proper Hotel
Austin Proper Hotel charges standard room rates plus a Daily Destination Amenity Fee; that fee (and some suite perks) covers premium Wi‑Fi, fitness and select pool/bike access. Many services cost extra: valet parking, spa treatments/Recovery Room sessions, poolside cabana reservations, food and alcoholic drinks, and the pet fee.
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Room rates vs. the Daily Destination Amenity Fee
Room rates at Austin Proper Hotel do not include everything — the property applies a Daily Destination Amenity Fee in addition to the nightly rate.
The Daily Destination Amenity Fee is charged per day and covers a set of guest amenities — see the table below for what that fee includes and what typically costs extra.
- Daily Destination Amenity Fee: applies in addition to the advertised room rate.
- What’s included in that fee: premium Wi‑Fi, 24‑hour fitness access, group fitness classes, complimentary city bike rentals, and rooftop pool access for registered guests.
- What’s usually extra: valet parking, spa treatments/Recovery Room sessions, food and alcoholic beverages, and reservable pool cabanas.
| Item | Included by Amenity Fee? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Wi‑Fi | Yes | Included via the Daily Destination Amenity Fee; Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct may receive complimentary in‑room internet per Marriott rules. |
| Fitness center & group classes | Yes | 24‑hour gym access and complimentary weekly classes (Pilates, yoga, run club) included by the amenity fee. |
| Rooftop pool access | Yes for registered guests | Pool access for registered guests and Proper Club members; pool cabanas are reservable for an extra charge. |
What the amenity fee specifically covers
The hotel’s Daily Destination Amenity Fee covers a defined list of services for registered guests. This is a mandatory daily fee separate from room rate.
If you want to avoid paying it, check your booking terms — some corporate, group or promotion packages may handle fees differently, but the standard approach at Austin Proper Hotel is to apply the Daily Destination Amenity Fee.
- Premium in‑room and property‑wide Wi‑Fi
- 24‑hour fitness center access (Peloton, Tonal, Pilates equipment)
- Group fitness classes (complimentary weekly offerings)
- Complimentary city bike rentals
- Rooftop pool access for registered guests
| Covered by Amenity Fee | Examples |
|---|---|
| Yes | Premium Wi‑Fi; 24‑hour fitness center; weekly classes; city bikes; rooftop pool |
| No (extra charge) | Valet parking; spa treatments/Recovery Room; pool cabana reservations; food & alcoholic drinks |
| Conditionally included | Some suite bookings include extra perks (guaranteed 2 PM late checkout, minibar refresh, possible half‑day cabana in season) |
Pool, pool cabanas, and rooftop dining — what’s included
Registered hotel guests (and Proper Club members per their membership rules) have rooftop pool access as part of the amenity fee. Lounge chairs are first‑come, first‑served.
Cabanas on the 5th‑floor rooftop are reservable for a surcharge; cabana reservations include a defined length of access and full food & beverage service from the pool restaurant.
- Rooftop pool and sun deck location: 5th floor; pool access reserved for registered guests and Proper Club members.
- Pool lounge chairs: available first‑come, first‑served to hotel guests.
- Pool cabanas: reservable for a fee; reservations usually include three‑hour access and food & beverage service from La Piscina.
- Poolside food service: La Piscina provides pool food and drink service from 11:00 a.m. until sunset.
| Item | Included for Registered Guests |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool entry | Yes (included via amenity fee) |
| Lounge chairs | Yes (first‑come, first‑served) |
| Private cabana reservation | No (extra fee; reservable via hotel email) |
Dining, bars, room service and food costs
Austin Proper Hotel’s on‑site restaurants and bars are not included in room rates or the amenity fee — you pay à la carte for meals, drinks, and in‑room dining.
The property offers several venues: The Peacock Mediterranean Grill (breakfast, lunch, dinner), La Piscina (rooftop pool dining), Goldie's Sunken Bar (cocktails and afternoon tea), The Quill Room (music lounge), and Kappo Kappo (French‑Japanese dining).
- The Peacock Mediterranean Grill: serves breakfast, lunch and dinner (hours vary by day).
- La Piscina: rooftop pool restaurant open daily for lunch and dinner; poolside service available while pool service hours apply.
- Goldie's Sunken Bar: cocktail lounge with afternoon tea (Fri–Sun) and small bites; reservations recommended.
- Alcoholic drinks, dinner, brunch and afternoon tea are charged separately and are not part of the Daily Destination Amenity Fee.
| Venue | Typical Cost Status |
|---|---|
| The Peacock Mediterranean Grill | Paid à la carte |
| La Piscina (rooftop) | Paid à la carte; open to non‑guests at certain weekend hours |
| Goldie's Sunken Bar / The Quill Room / Kappo Kappo | Paid à la carte; reservations recommended |
Spa, Recovery Room, fitness and wellness extras
Verbena Spa services, Recovery Room sessions (cold plunge, infrared sauna, red‑light therapy), and private fitness classes are charged separately. Spa bookings are available to anyone, not only hotel guests.
The fitness center is included with the amenity fee, and complimentary weekly group classes for hotel guests are part of that coverage. Proper Club members receive additional discounts on spa services.
- Fitness center access and group classes: covered by the Daily Destination Amenity Fee.
- Verbena Spa treatments and Recovery Room sessions: extra; bookable via the spa (call/text provided number).
- Proper Club members: receive discounts (e.g., 10% off spa treatments) and member‑only access perks.
| Wellness Item | Included or Extra |
|---|---|
| 24‑hour fitness center | Included (via amenity fee) |
| Weekly group fitness classes | Included (via amenity fee) |
| Spa treatments & Recovery Room | Extra (book and pay separately) |
Parking, pets, incidentals and payment
On‑site valet parking is available for an additional fee; the property also provides an electric vehicle charging station. The hotel is cashless and accepts major cards and contactless payments.
The property is pet‑friendly with a non‑refundable pet fee for dogs; Proper Insider members may have the pet fee waived per membership rules. A credit card is required at check‑in and the hotel places a hold for incidentals.
- Valet parking: available for a fee (fee amount may vary by source; check current rates with the hotel).
- Pet policy: welcomes dogs up to the stated weight limit (hotel FAQ notes a $100 non‑refundable fee per stay); dogs must be leashed and are not allowed in dining or fitness spaces.
- Payment and incidentals: major credit cards and contactless payments accepted; a card hold for incidentals is placed at check‑in.
- Cashless property: cash is not accepted for on‑site charges.
| Service | Charge |
|---|---|
| On‑site valet parking | Extra |
| Pet fee (dog) | Non‑refundable fee per stay (standard amount cited by hotel FAQ) |
| Incidentals hold | Credit card hold required at check‑in |
