Hotel San Jose

Hotelier Liz Lambert now boasts a small empire of boutique hotels in Austin, San Antonio, and Marfa, but her first foray into minimalist design-minded lodging was Hotel San Jose. Dense webs of vines along the exterior and corridors give the rooms a sense of seclusion, despite being mere feet from one of Austin’s busiest shopping districts. The rooms are spartan but chic, with vintage concert posters and colorful accent walls and pillows contrasting the austere blonde wood furniture. Before retiring, don’t miss the hotel bar, which offers one of the best micheladas in town.