Several renowned Austin hotels and resorts were just declared the best in the world by Travel + Leisure readers, according to the publication’s annual World’s Best Awards.
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa was honored as the No. 4 best resort in Texas, and five more distinguished Austin properties made the cut among T+L’s list of the 15 best hotels in Texas.
Every year, Travel + Leisure surveys its readers to determine the ultimate travel experiences around the world, which include the top hotels, resorts, travel destinations, and more. The 2025 survey had more than 180,000 responses from T+L readers with over 657,000 votes across 8,700 accommodations, cruise lines, and other properties.
Omni Barton Creek reclaimed the No. 4 spot for 2025 after previously falling out of the top-five in 2024. The publication celebrated the five winners – the remaining four located in major metros such as Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth – for their lavish atmospheres that makes guests feel like they’ve escape the hustle and bustle of their respective cities.
T+L specifically recognized Omni Barton Creek’s numerous amenities, which span four golf courses, eight restaurants, and its rejuvenating spa.
A gold course at Omni Barton Creek Resort Courtesy of Omni Barton Creek
The full list of best Texas resorts, in order, are:
- The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, Houston
- Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, Frisco
- JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio
- Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin
- Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevin
Best hotels in Austin
The city’s most opulent hotel, Commodore Perry Estate, was crowned the best hotel in Austin, according to T+L’s “15 Favorite City Hotels in Texas of 2025.” The hotel is a clear reader favorite, as it previously booked top-five spots in the publication’s best Texas resorts list over the last two years.
Commodore Perry Estate succeeds at providing guests with a flawless level of service and accommodations, while on-site restaurant Lutie’s add to the overall opulence of the property’s amenities. The report goes even further to describe the estate as “downright perfect.”
Lutie’s boasts “a sophisticated, yet classic country club-style aesthetic.” Photo courtesy of Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection
“The lush estate in Austin’s Hancock neighborhood feels like a little European getaway right in the heart of Texas,” the report said. “Its rooms and suites feature gorgeous wallpapering, plush, four-poster beds, floor-to-ceiling windows, and deep soaking tubs.”
Guests could still have a memorable experience in Austin even if they never step foot off the 10-acre premises. But if visitors did choose to explore everything the city has to offer, the hotel provides an over-the-top travel method.
“Take on the open road with a preprogrammed Mercedes-Benz with all of the Estate’s favorite spots around Austin,” the estate’s website says. “Embark on your exploration of the ins and outs of the city, designed to elevate your journey with style and comfort. Whether winding down the hills to Lake Travis or to local spot Antonelli’s, our range of Mercedes-Benz is here to ensure a true Commodore Perry style travel experience.”
The full list of Austin winning hotels, in order, are:
- No. 1 –Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection
- No. 2 –Austin Proper Hotel & Residences
- No. 3 – Four Seasons Hotel Austin
- No. 4 –Fairmont Austin
- No. 5 –Archer Hotel Austin
Other Texas awards
Austin was snubbed in T+L’s list of the “15 Best City Hotels in the U.S.”; The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, Hotel Emma in San Antonio, and Fort Worth’s Bowie House were the only Texas properties to earn acclaim.
San Antonio was also deemed one of the best U.S. travel destinations in 2025, ranking 12th out of 15 total cities.
In a release, Travel + Leisure editor in chief Jacqui Gifford said the 2025 World’s Best Awards “reflect a travel landscape in motion.”
“From a high-desert city in the American Southwest to a quiet Greek island, our readers are seeking depth, character, and a strong sense of place,” Gifford said. “We’re thrilled to honor the hotels, destinations, and travel companies that are delivering those transformative experiences.”
