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26 Austin, TXHOTEL SAN JOSE This Modernist, one-storey hotel is completely dialed. Everything from the large (and expensive-looking) succulents that line its outer walls to the mid-century appropriations in each of the rooms reveals a keen eye for design. Complete with a pool and an outdoor patio (that doubles as an excellent public bar every night), the San Jose is my favorite hotel. Be sure to check if the Bob Dylan room is available. 1316 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 STAYAUSTIN MOTEL An authentic 50s throwback to days when the capital city was nothing but a relaxed, folksy town populated by oddballs and dreamers, who just wanted to hang out and drink and not think about being stuck in the middle of Texas. The place is inescapably kitsch – each room has a unique and tacky wallpaper mural – but it feels like home. The motel is also internationally known for its giant, phallic neon sign. 1220 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, www.austinmotel.comHOTEL ST CECILIA Probably the most exclusive hotel in the city. This is the where Pearl Jam or the Rolling Stones hole up for an entire week when coming into town. It’s a small compound of a dozen or so elevated bungalows set back from the main South Congress drag. 112 Academy Dr, Austin, TX 78704, www.hotelsaintcecilia.comSHERATON Even though it’s a chain, this specific Sheraton is perfectly placed just outside the Red River District and only a few blocks from all the burgeoning East Side bars. When the Mohawk (see Music) books out-of-town bands, they put them up here, so if you grab a drink at the bar at around 8pm, you might just catch a glimpse of four or five dudes who look really, really out of place among all the other guests. 701 East 11th St, Austin, TX 78701, www.sheraton.com