"The vibe: Glamorous oasis with panoramic viewsTop amenities: Freestanding tubs in natural stone bathrooms, suites with private terraces and downtown views, complimentary overnight shoeshine serviceLocation: RiversideBest for: Seeing and doing it all Step out of the glass elevator at The Loren Hotel to sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake and downtown Austin. Plant-filled indoor spaces, the rooftop modern American restaurant and bar Nido, as well as a pool and on-site spa make the property an immaculate Austin getaway. Although the vibrant city is just outside the doors, The Loren makes a good case for simply unwinding day and night on the property: an in-room and pool bite and beverage menu, a fitness center featuring a yoga and spin studio, a coffee shop with local pastries from Sour Duck, live music events on the rooftop, and 108 elegant rooms with floor to ceiling windows that showcase city or park views. Slide into a pair of slippers and a plush bathrobe and relish in modern comfort." - Alexandra Toto