
Fodor's Expert Review Lone Star Court
10901 Domain Dr., Austin, Texas, 78758, United States See on Map
The growing Domain shopping district is known for its high-end retail and upscale dining, so it’s refreshing that the area’s newest boutique hotel, inspired by retro motor courts, is more affordable and approachable. Rooms, centered around an outdoor pool and courtyard, feature trendy “retro-ranch” interiors, with stylish throwbacks, like full-sized SMEG refrigerators, alongside Lone Star accents like sliding barn doors to the bathroom. An onsite food truck offers an all-day menu and the Watering Trough bar and café provides a free daily breakfast, dinner service, and live music Wednesday to Saturday.
room
Mid-century modern furniture and design with splashes of Robin’s egg blue, coral and mustard which add to the retro look.
Business traveler or thinking of getting married? The hotel can accommodate business events and weddings.
bathroom
Sunny lighting accentuates the sleek black and white tile work and minimalist design.
lobby
Lots of metal and lots of wood in this barn-meets-contemporary museum lobby. The hotel might be relatively new, but the architects did a fantastic job of bringing you into rustic Texas. Western furniture and friendly staff welcome guests at the door.
pool
Fixed in the middle of the compound, the pod-shaped pool is the perfect hang out spot to catch some sun or people watch.
YOU SHOULD KNOW Guests are encouraged to roast s’mores in the hotel’s courtyard.
LOCATION
Getting Around
Located next to 100 upscale restaurants and stores, there’s plenty to see and do within walking distance. Since The Domain is located 11 miles north of downtown, you’ll want to take an Uber or taxi to get anywhere else.
Restaurants
A growing national chain, Flower Child (15-minute walk) offers healthy food with an emphasis on sustainability. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and natural meats are available. Unconventional yet familiar Thai fare is available at Thai-Kun (12-minute walk)--the first brick-and-mortar of the popular food truck.
WHY WE LIKE IT
Bright and cheery, this retro spot will make you smile and long for a simpler time. The vintage sheen and Western décor is comforting—you half expect to see Howdy Doody hanging in the lobby. Though the hotel feels like a step back into time, it’s also smack dead in the middle of modern-day life and it’s easy to indulge in a Whole Foods lunch, a movie or a shopping spree nearby.

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