"The vibe: Renaissance-style mansionTop amenities: Juliette balconies, cascading rain showers, customizable cocktail carts, Lutie’s Restaurant and Bar, complimentary Mercedes use or house car transportLocation: Hyde ParkBest for: A luxury European-style getaway The Commodore Perry Estate by Auberge Resorts is an elegant Italy-evoking escape and private club in the heart of Austin’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Secluded from the buzz of the city, the 1928 mansion sits on 10 acres of manicured lawns across from a nine-hole golf course. The estate offers suites filled with impressive furnishings, like whimsical wardrobes and canopy beds. Architect Kevin Fulk furnished and redesigned the villa, sourcing unique finds from the local, world-renowned Round Top antique fair. The hotel is also home to the intimate, farm-to-table restaurant Lutie’s, run by the Michelin-starred chef couple Bradley Nicholson and Susana Querejazu. Don’t miss the Mount Lassen trout served over Delta Blues rice or the couple’s famous collab: the Estate Bread. Served with seamlessly layered brown and cultured butter, the English-muffin-meets-sourdough roll is tangy and flavorful. Relax on velvet couches or by the pool as you ponder which experiences to enjoy during your stay: choose from chef-prepared picnics, workshops with local artists and designers, in-room massages, yoga, wine tastings, and other seasonal events." - Alexandra Toto
