"A trendy boutique hotel located in a lively historic district, offering stylish rooms and easy access to music venues and nightlife—an ideal base for couples looking to be in the heart of the city's creative scene." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"You’ll totally forget you’re in the heart of the raucous Rainey Street at this relaxing rooftop pool. The boutique oasis boasts a refined saltwater design, plush lounge chairs, and premium cabanas – the perfect ingredients for a summertime sojourn. Unwind poolside with your favorite cocktail or draft beer from Geraldine’s. The pool has various options, ranging from a basic day pass to the Ultimate Cabana, which includes passes for up to 30 people. Make a reservation online for the size that fits you." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Opened in 2015 with on-site dining including Geraldine’s and cafe 605 under the Kimpton Hotels umbrella, the property has experienced recent ownership and partnership changes — it was acquired by Host Hotels & Resorts in 2022, and Sage Hospitality became a partner in 2023. The original architecture/interior design firm Markzeff returned to design a refreshed lobby as part of renovations, introducing mixed‑metal details, jewel-colored finishes, vintage furniture and a midcentury-inspired aesthetic while adding a new lobby bar and updated public spaces." - Nadia Chaudhury
"I note Michelin says the Hotel Van Zandt “fits right” into the Austin landscape with “polished and imposing public spaces” and “plenty of local color,” and that the Rainey Street hotel includes on-site restaurants Geraldine’s and Cafe 605 as well as the forthcoming lobby bar Brass Poppy." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Hotel Van Zandt is renovating its first-floor lobby to include a new lobby bar called Brass Poppy, featuring lounge-style seating, a metal artwork installation, and classic cocktails." - Nadia Chaudhury