Hotel St Cecilia

Austin


The hustle and bustle of South Congress melts away the moment you cross over onto the serene lawn graced by a 300-year-old live oak. Choose from a suite in the Victorian-style house (c 1888) furnished with the perfect blend of modern, vintage and artistic touches, a studio in the main building, or one of the sleek poolside bungalows.

A splurge, to be sure – but if you have the time to stick around and enjoy it, this place really gets under your skin.


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