20 years ago, W Hotels appeared on the scene and essentially created a new category in the lodging industry: chic boutique hotels. W Hotels focused on incorporating cool, contemporary design of into their rooms, lounges, lobbies and even hallways. Each W Hotel is uniquely different. Here’s some pics from our recent visit to W Hotel Austin.
Doug’s Takeaway: We never left the hotel. We wanted to fully relax, read and enjoy the design of the room. In the morning I went down and looked at art books in the stylish lobby, before heading to lunch in their restaurant. Hotel stays like this help clear your mind.

Looking across the Corner Suite of W Hotel Austin. The bathroom featured a huge glass shower and seating area on a ledge overlooking downtown.