The Hyatt Regency Austin has begun a comprehensive renovation of the property, which is expected to be completed in September. The property renovation includes a redesign of the hotel’s 448 guestrooms and suites, corridors, meeting facilities and public spaces. The hotel will remain open during the refresh with the reimagined spaces reopening in phases.
“Hyatt Regency Austin’s prime downtown location has always made it the perfect gathering spot for guests, whether they’re here for business, leisure or a special event,” Jeff Donahoe, general manager of Hyatt Regency Austin, said in a statement. “As Austin continues to evolve and expand, we are excited to transform alongside our spirited home city, elevating guests’ experiences with redesigned rooms, exciting new dining options and reimagined event spaces. This robust renovation reinforces that we are one of the premier destinations in Austin, offering guests an exceptional blend of serene atmosphere, versatile services and thoughtful hospitality—all paired with access to the city’s vibrant lifestyle.”
The hotel will unveil transformed guestrooms designed to reflect the city’s artistic vibes and natural elements through modern design. The refreshed guestroom design embraces an intuitive, uncluttered aesthetic defined by warm beige neutrals and organic textures, enriched with dark patina metals and warm-toned quartz, according to the company.
Seeing the Light
Each guest room is designed to offer a sense of openness heightened by a new lighting scheme. The monochromatic redesign of the guestroom corridors is designed to offer seamless connectivity to each other and the public spaces below with each door entrance linked by subtle line drawings and connected through carpeting with contrasting geometric patterns, according to the company. Panels showcasing Austin's natural world and musical identity will line the walls. The refresh will include the addition of two guestrooms, one of which is a luxury suite with a balcony displaying views of Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline.
Meanwhile, the revitalized lobby will welcome guests with new reception pods. The new pods are set against a bold installation that juxtaposes the wild beauty of Austin’s landscapes with the striking silhouettes of its urban skyline, according to the company. Expanded seating is provided to allow for guests to relax in the lobby where a glass terrarium of sculptural cactus is designed to add an element of serenity.
The hotel will alter its more than 45,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space with a number of newly renovated venues, including the Zilker, Texas and Foothills Ballrooms. A rebrand of dining venues will introduce a new signature restaurant, Ripple & Roots, containing a lounge with an indoor-outdoor bar experience and a patio on Lady Bird Lake, as well as the new Juniper Breeze Market. At the onset of the transformation process, Hyatt Regency Austin reopened a newly remodeled outdoor pool and cabanas, which will remain accessible throughout the renovation.