Lone Star Court

This hotel exceeded my expectations. Was in Austin for a business trip and needed a place close to the meeting and was initally reluctant to stay in a placed called ‘lone star court.’ However the Unilocal and TripAdvisor reviews cemented decision to make a reservation. Place is exactly like the pictures. Nice room — comfy bed + linens + atmosphere. Sat on the recliner before my business dinner and had a glass of wine, fire pit, smell of some bbq in the background. Really a great place for business and def pleasure. Mall across street for some interacive downtime; movie theater, and über was easily accessible; Thanks for a great stay!
Free Wifi was a plus
200 per night a bit pricey for a non-​business trip BUT it was comparable to the cost of Hampton INN, etc.

Not one bad thing to say about this hotel. I have had it bookmarked for awhile and really only planned a trip to Austin to be able to stay here and I know I will be coming back soon! We took the scenic route from Houston to Austin and got to Lone Star at about 430ish and once we parked the truck it stayed there. We went straight to the office and checked in and everyone was very courteous. I took a peak around the waiting area and I instantly got the retro vibe. We went up to our room to unload our luggage and as soon as I laid on the bed I was even happier because it was comfy! We spent the rest of the evening walking around the Domain eating and drinking the night away and then when we came back to the hotel we were lucky to get seats next to the wood burning fire pits. The next morning I got up to get some food and the lady who was in charge quickly brought me out a to go box and utensils. I loaded up on biscuits and gravy and ammmmazing eggs with peppers. and BACON! It was all freaking delicious! We hung around for awhile longer before packing up and heading back home. I think the ONLY negative would be the barn door to the bathroom. Its very «in» right now but it leaves you ZERO bathroom privacy. A door to the water closet would be a nice touch. Other than that its very bright and clean and the toiletries are amazing! I am not one who usually loves the shamp/​cond from hotels but these are awesome! I wish they sold larger bottles!
1 more slight negative that is no real fault to the hotel but you can hear everything from the outside. So if you need sound proof walls to sleep you might be a little unhappy at night. We didn’t mind and luckily it didn’t last long.

I stayed here for my birthday. The rooms are really cute. All of the staff was really warm and accommodating. Loved the live music and the free breakfast! I liked the laid back atmosphere and I thought the room rates were very reasonable considering it’s great location. I would definitely stay here again!

Side note: Upon checkout, I noted there was an $ 8 charge on my room on my credit card. The folks mentioned I had drank a «Mio Coffee?» from the mini bar but I had not touched their inventory what so ever. They may want to double check each room’s stocked mini bar to make sure folks are not assessed incorrect fees. I called and had that room charge removed. Be vigilant when looking at your cc statements!
Love this hotel! Grand beautiful Christmas decorations on our stay but previous initial visit was with a Unilocal event to scope out their fancy bar area and touring of their property and meeting room space. My initial visit with them had me meet with Marcus one of the managers at the hotel and I have fond memories scoping out their pool on a cold wintery day and abundance of camp fires about on their green lawns. The foods served from their kitchen and strong drinks made at the bar were certainly delightful as well.
We made s’mores and sat in their comfy chairs. My favorite since checking in and actually staying are the rocking chairs out front of your room. Looks like rooms side by side get 1 chair each so note you’ll want to share, hopefully no neighbors next to ya should they want to use their rocking chairs as well.
Standard Americana memorabilia stands out and you walk into the office to check in. Greeted with friendliness and sorted through to get key cards at a Christmas special season stay. Fancy old school car, free breakfast included in stay and straight across from Maggianos and Sushi Zushi, great food options!
Finally, as my husband and I were strolling along tonight in the Domain, we dropped our room key somewhere in the sea of people never to be found again. We shamefully headed back to the front desk for a replacement and the lady working up front was so sweet and immediately assisted in a replacement. No judgement! Much appreciated on the 5 star service, rooms clean, well stocked towels and mini bar in room. Christmas staycation done right in Austin!

My husband and I booked a room here for our daughter to celebrate her birthday here. The staff was very accommodating with everything from helping us to move tables to the patio so that we could have pizza and cake setup for a party of 35 teen-​age girls to helping us with cleanup, etc. From making s’mores, to enjoying the retro room and Jack, the resident dog, we loved every thing about this place. The short walk to the domain for shopping and Starbucks is a huge plus! It looks very deceiving — from the outside it appears to be a travel lodge type motel, however, it’s actually a pretty luxurious place. My daughter and 2 friends spent the night and they loved the breakfast! It was a truly wonderful experience and we can’t wait to stay there ourselves!

My new go to hotel! Simply cannot beat the customer service of the bar and front desk help. Don’t let the location fool you. The Domain is busy, no doubt, but once you enter your room and other hotel amenities, you feel like you’re in a secluded area. The cleanliness, style and Austin-​esque feel of this hotel are phenomenal. Comfortable beds, clean linens, awesome sundry items, fully loaded fridge items (just as expensive as any other hotels though) and a priceless unique experience.
Expect us back many times, Lonestar Court! Keep the great business UP, and maintain your low prices — it makes your establishment the most appealing in the area!

I love our stay here. A genuinely hip, vintage themed hotel. We came with about 20 friends for a wedding. Everyone was very please. The rooms were extremely clean and well kept. I LOVE the fridge and its contents. The staff was nice and helpful. The amenities are cool.

I am totally in awe of this place! It’s conveniently located in The Domain, which means easy access to shops and restaurants. When you are inside the grounds of the hotel, you get the feel that you are in your own world.
The staff here is amazing. From the groundskeepers, to front desk, to the bartender and waitstaff at the Water Trough. Everyone is friendly and willing to accommodate!
The rooms? Super cute! The snack and drink bar are stocked for you (just don’t get too happy consuming them) décor reminds me of being stranded in a desert city in an 80s movie… or maybe even a set off an old Pepsi commercial… That was a compliment, btw. The fire pits and live music at night makes for a great setting.
So why only 4 stars? The food. It seriously wasn’t all that. Went to Water Trough the first night and got the chili. It just left more to be desired. The cocktails were decent. Oh and that cornbread that keeps popping up in pictures? Non existent. They give you toast. (Say wha?) AND, the menu that is posted online is diff than what they offer onsite. It’s fine to switch things up but at least keep the menu up to date online so that I can decide if I want to spend $ 60 on food I really want or food I just settled for. Went to the taco truck on the property and although the women were sweet, the tacos lacked flavor. Disappointing if you ask me.
All in all, I will for sure visit again. Loved the charm of this place and everything around it.

I stayed here for a wedding and I love the location in the Domain area. While the décor is very retro and electic, something I’m not used to, my stay was very comfortable. In early November it was pretty cold out and rainy, but luckily the heat in the room was great and didn’t smell like an old hotel room like some of the bigger hotels. The hotel rooms have cute mason jars in the bathroom, but the bathroom door is a large sliding one that doesn’t lock in case privacy is a concern for you (then again, why would you be sharing a room with someone if you don’t trust them?) From the outside the hotel doesn’t look like much, but in the center of all the rooms there were fire pits, a stage, and a pool for great areas to gather with people. In the evenings there’s a live band playing in the bar which looks like a big wooden garage. After a certain point in the evening (I forgot what time) they’ll close the doors to avoid disturbing hotel guests. The parking lot is really small and narrow, which is annoying because there’s only one exit out of the lot. If you reserve a shuttle service to pick you up, make sure you come out in time because the front desk is not allowed to call you to come down.

Great vintage themed hotel with an old world motel vibe. My stay has been great but there were some small housekeeping matters that shouldn’t have been missed. The water glasses in the bathroom were molded and smelly and there was hair still on the vanity): The free breakfast is DELICIOUS and the atmosphere is great! There are 2 food trucks here one does sandwiches and burgers and the other does cupcakes!

I stayed here with my husband in our most recent visit to Austin.
I saw the place online and I didn’t even noticed it was inside the Domain.
When my GPS took me to the mall, I was like WTF? I was a little scared it would be too busy and nosey, lucky it was not. It was like a little Oasis inside the caos.
We arrived and we were greeted by a super professional, well dressed guy.
He was super friendly and told us all about the hotel and amenities.
The price was pretty good. Sure, it’s in the north side of Austin, but for $ 150 a night you basically will stay somewhere nasty in the south side, so I prefer to drive north and stay somewhere nicer.
We got into our room and the décor is very cool and boutique-​ish. Everything is super hipster and has a vintage feel. There was a sofa and coffee table, a fridge and a desk with the TV on it.
The coffee table had a basket with a nice variety of overpriced snacks. The fridge was full of booze, priced around $ 5 per beer and $ 20 – 80 for bottles of wine and other stuff.
The towels are nice, the toiletries pretty high-​end and the white robes give you an illusion of comfort and fanciness.
The bed was comfortable but my husband disagreed on that one. The headboard was a bit awkward since it was made of a thin metal, so if you are using it to watch tv, when you move, it makes this «Inception» bbaaaaaaahhhhhmmmm sound while it comes back to it’s original shape, kind of weird.
We spent a day at the pool, it’s kind of small but perfect to just relax and do nothing. We brought our own drinks which is cool with them unless there are on glass containers. They have towels near the pool and everything is super convenient.
The free breakfast was a hot mess. It’s served on this multi-​purpuse building that is their bar and breakfast room.
They have some bread, bagels, pastries, fruit, yogurt, scrambled eggs, sausage and biscuits and gravy. Very decent variety if you are whiling to over-​look the THOUSANDS of flies feasting on the deliciousness. I was not able to overlook that, so I got the hell out and went to Gourdough’s instead.
I will definitely be staying there again.

Stay here when you travel to Austin, I promise you’ll love it. We did. I planned a friends 40^th birthday here with 22 people staying here. We all booked at different times, so we didn’t work with a group coordinator, but the online rates we got were VERY reasonable for Austin. Arriving on Friday, check in was very easy and the place has a very cool Texan kitch vibe. Smallish pool, but lots of fire pits, and it is VERY dog friendly, which I loved. The rooms are very tastefully decorated with comfy beds, a full 50’s style fridge fully stocked, and nice sized bathroom with stand up shower. They have nice toiletries, with lots of TV channels, and nice sized wardrobe. Wi Fi is free :)
We spent a ton of time at the pool, in which they have music playing outside, and it is handicapped accessible. There is a small rest/​bar near the pool that serves some great Texas themed cocktails (the spicy margarita was my fav) as well as some light eats and a couple of full dinner plates. The tacos were a hit was were the quesadillas. The staff at LSC were VERY friendly and helpful with anything we needed. We were able to set up banners, balloons, ect with no problem. They also didn’t make a big deal about outside alcohol being there like some places I have stayed at. (I’m looking at you Hotel Zaza) They even brought out a bottle of wine and fruit plate (complimentary) for the birthday girl, which I thought was very thoughtful.
They also have food trucks (didn’t try either) outside for lunch and snacks, and a very cool retro 50’s chevy for photos out front. From start to finish, LSC exceeded my expectations. The staff, prices, and grounds were amazing. Everyone loved staying there, as making a group of 20+ happy is hard to do. Without a doubt I will be back. Thank you Lone Star Court!

Came here for a work retreat with 100+ colleagues. This property is one of the most authentic and accommodating hotels I have stayed at. Firstly, every detail on the property looks carefully selected — from the vintage refrigerators in your room to the cow hide chairs in the lobby.
Rooms are beautifully decorated and the beds are HUGE! I had a room with two double beds and they are very spacious. There is also a large armoire to store clothing/​jewelry and an adorable vintage fridge. The bathroom is huge too with a full walk in shower that utilizes the natural light beautifully.
There is also a room on the property where you can hold meetings or conferences. Additionally there is a pool, gym and covered pavilion. The crazy thing about this hotel is that you would expect drinks at a hotel bar to be outrageously priced, same goes for the mini fridge. However, we ordered 20 beers and it was $ 40! Unheard of.
Lastly, the food is great too. I had breakfast and dinner here and enjoyed both. The morning selection includes fresh fruits, scrambled eggs, pastries, cereal and coffee/​tea. For dinner we had salmon, chicken, brussel sprouts with bacon and other things. The property is very open and has a ranch-​style vibe. If you’re looking for someplace with character, this place surely beats any chain hotel.

I love boutique-​ish hotels and I am VERY picky about hotels. Like, if I see a chip of paint in a corner, I’m grossed out. A stray hair… grossed out. Any comforters or sheets other than white… vomit. Wallpaper… checking out!
This hotel went above and beyond what I hoped for during my stay. The bed was ULTRA comfy. I never wanted to get out of it. The rooms are Texas, hipster, modern adorable and SPOTLESS.
You have a fridge stocked with the overpriced usuals and some unexpected treats like cool chocolates.
Super great bar and live entertainment. They even have some trendy looking fire pits.
My stay here was one of my favorites ever. Not one flaw! Book this place!

I travel to Austin with hubs and toddler from the big D fairly often. After staying at Lone Star Court one Saturday night, I feel we’ve finally found *our* hotel for our little family getaways.
Location is most excellent. It’s an extremely quick walk from an area of the Domain where there are little climbing/​slide areas for kids, as well as a toy store, candy store, several restaurants, and middle-​range retail establishments (this is not the high end of the Domain, good if you have a kiddo).
On site at the hotel there is a cupcake truck that sells the most delicious cupcakes ever, as well as a bar that serves delish onion rings and a full menu of food that I am sad I didn’t try. Hotel guests also have breakfast included and it consists of really good coffee, a selection of pastries, and high-​quality hot options like real eggs, yummy sausage, fresh fruit, and other breakfast buffet standards except done RIGHT. And juice and milk are in classy glass pitchers. Bonus is the amazing ambience with the huge stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling.
Speaking of ambience, the whole property is designed beautifully with a cool retro feel (absolutely adore the orange rocking chairs placed outside the rooms in the outdoor hallways). There is a fire pit with comfy seating. Super cool yellow lounge chairs surround the dark-​bottom pool. I felt like a much cooler person than I am in real life just by being there.
The room was fab. Aqua Smeg refrigerator stocked with a selection of beers (some local), liquor, and wine. Snack tray to satisfy a sweet or salty tooth. Awesome little semi-​boho colorful bench on which to set your hiney or your suitcase. Cool light fixtures. Crazy sliding barn door to the bathroom. The half-​painted armoire was also a nice touch. And plenty of space to put a pack n play for the kiddo to sleep in.
Honestly, this is probably picking considering the cleanliness level of most hotels, but the only reason I’m not giving this place 5 stars is because the tiles on the bathroom floor could have been cleaner, and the walls were thin enough that we could hear a baby crying next door. However, those items are insignificant compared to everything else you get from staying at this hotel. Highly, highly recommend.

I have always loved visiting Austin. It is such a funky town with awesome people. My husband and I moved there when my oldest son was born and ended up leaving for some country living. I always thought though if I ever ended up having to live in the city, Austin would be where I’d want to be.
I had never been to The Domain area of Austin and it was definitely a different area than what I was used to on 6^th street. It’s not really my vibe, I’m more of a grungy type but is a great area for shopping and families with young kids. They have all of your normal shops like Aeropostale, American Eagle, etc. It just like the mall, only outdoors. California style.
After checking into the Lone Star Court, my friend and I went to our room and wow! I instantly went back like 25 years and felt like a kid again! It was neat to see the old timey SMEG refrigerator and décor. I fell in love with the old radio next to the bed. The Lone Star Court is really a killer place to stay, though it does feel out of place there in the Domain. When I was in the courtyard of Lone Star Court I was in heaven. The bright colors and beautiful landscaping was pleasing to the eye and the soul. When I left the courtyard I could immediately see and hear traffic. This hotel is just what The Domain needs though, something to tone it down a touch.
We had plans to go to the pool after I got back from the baby shower and we did a little shopping. At the end of our shopping trip we stopped by a food truck to grab a burger and the sky became black and started turning. It was rain… and it didn’t let up all evening. We were stuck inside for a while, did some beauty masks… you know, girly stuff. We had 2 drink tickets to the bar and decided to get dressed and head on down. PLUS there was to be live music and I love just about anything live.
OOh, and I must mention, as VIP guests a bottle of wine and glasses arrived to our hotel room unexpectedly! How nice!
On the way we took a stroll through the courtyard area and took some pics! Also another awesome thing is all of the gates around the outside of the court key card access only, so no strays wandering around!
We got to the Water Trough bar down by the office and ordered our drinks. They were setting up for the live music of the evening, and that just made me miss my husband even more than I already did! I enjoyed my Long Island Iced Tea I ordered. It was pretty strong, and some may not like that, but I loved it! Stronger the better.
We sat and relaxed amongst several families and other adults enjoying their time. I loved that there were board games on the tables to play. Just a nice, laid back, comfortable atmosphere! Then at 9, the Lone Star Courtesans too the stage. They were a fun folk band and the singer had such a great voice and was a lot of fun to watch and listen to. We ended up heading back to the room, but could sit outside on our rocking chairs and listen to the music. Perfect!
We got back to the room and I layed my head on the bed. OMG that mattress. It was like an angel snuck down and gave my aching back a kiss! I think I fell asleep instantly. After the best night sleep I have gotten in so very long, we got up and ready for our free breakfast! They had a great assortment of food. We were a little early because we had to head home fast, but they didn’t mind that was ate and ran!
We got back to the room and I layed my head on the bed. OMG that mattress. It was like an angel snuck down and gave my aching back a kiss! I think I fell asleep instantly. After the best night sleep I have gotten in so very long, we got up and ready for our free breakfast! They had a great assortment of food. We were a little early because we had to head home fast, but they didn’t mind that was ate and ran!

Spent two nights at Lone Star Court for a work retreat this past week and enjoyed it. I had a first floor room in the F building. Big room, big bathroom, big shower, big comfy bed, retro Texas decorations-​all good. The breakfast in the morning was plentiful with hot items, as well as more traditional continental options. Every staff person I interacted with was very friendly and helpful.
We used the conference space at the hotel, which were comfortable and well maintained. During the week, we had three lunches as part of our conference:
Day 1-​Blackened tilapia-​decent but not really blackened.
Day 2-​Fried chicken salad-​good and plenty of food.
Day 3-​Boxed caprese sandwich lunch to go-​very tasty, but the balsamic dripped over everything in the box, which made for messy eating on the car ride home.
The Hotel is located in the middle of the Domain shopping area, which made it very convenient for us to walk to different restaurants for dinner and/​or wander through the shops.
For my travel purposes, this place was great.

This is an awesome hotel! It located right in the heart of a shopping mall. Lots of great restaurants available.
We brought our dog with us and she enjoyed it. The floors were concrete, so nice and cool. They even had a ceiling fan in the room, which is very unusual.
Beautiful landscaping with a fire pit to enjoy in the evening.

If you are looking for a quiet place to enjoy a cocktail/​beer/​wine at the Domain this is your spot. The inside is warm and cozy with a wooden cabin type ambiance. There is a fire place at the center with comfortable couches and chairs. The courtyard is gorgeous complete with a pool, patio and fire to warm up by or you can toast some marshmallows.
My first visit here was at a Unilocal event. We since have been back a couple times to grab a round after dinner and/​or shopping at the Domain. There often is only one person manning the bar so drinks can come out a bit slow but the welcoming atmosphere makes it worth while. They have a malbec I enjoy and Jesse goes for the Fireman’s 4.
While we have not stayed here we have had a tour of the hotel rooms. They are a cross between retro and modern. I love the décor here.

I had the opportunity to stay here for a night recently and it was great! If you are looking for a getaway or a staycation this might be your spot.
Lone Star Court feels like you are away from it all temporarily. It is located oddly in the middle of the domain and it is set up like an old school motel, but fancy like. All the rooms face in to an open outdoor beautiful courtyard where there is a pool, pavilion, fire pits and plenty of places to lounge around and feel like you are in the middle of no where. Outside of every door there are the cutest orange rocking chairs as well.
The rooms also had the retro-​motel feel as well, but still keeping in classy. The turquoise retro fridge was stocked full of anything you could possibly want to get your night going. There were snack options on the table, the beds were comfortable, the wifi was great and the bathrooms were beautiful too.
This place really had it all going on and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a nice, cool place to stay from out of town or if you are looking for a close to home staycation too!