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May 13, 2025

Chase Travel: Where to Stay in Austin Right Now

The Texan capital is a city of contrasts—ones that have only grown starker over the years. Sure, it’s a town filled with decades-old barbecue haunts and raucous honky-tonks, but it’s also a future-looking tech hub with a gleaming (and ever-growing) modern skyline.

Gibson
March 20, 2025

IMBIBE: Three Ways: The Gibson Cocktail

It all started as a riff on a dry Martini.

Interior of Geraldine's restaurant
March 20, 2025

AFAR: The 7 Best American Cities for Music Lovers

From the Memphis blues to Seattle grunge, the United States’ unique musical genres are products of the cities that birthed them.

Brass Poppy
March 12, 2025

Forbes: 5 Happening Hotels In Austin, Texas

Austin is a town that packs a lot of personality. It’s a rollicking spot where something funky and fun is always going on--and you won’t want to miss out on that experience at some of the most happening hotels in Austin.

Chef Sergio Ledesma from Geraldine's
March 5, 2025

Eater Austin: Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck Festival Returns to Austin With Live Fire, Late-Night Street Food, and a Star-Studded Chef Lineup

Expect fire, food, music, and star chefs at Aaron Franklin’s seventh annual Hot Luck Fest

Hotel Van Zandt Dog Bowls
February 25, 2025

ATX Today: Calling all pet owners: Austin’s dog-friendly guide

Explore these dog-friendly places in Austin, from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.

Tribeza
February 17, 2025

Tribeza: The Most Stylish Hotels in Austin

Looking for a place to stay in the capital city? Here are our top picks for chic and comfortable hotels, whether for a vacation or a staycation in Austin.

Signs & Wines
February 12, 2025

Austin American Statesman: Puppies and pilates, bouquets and besties: Celebrate Galentine’s Day in Austin

This Galentine's Day, ditch the dating apps and embrace the chaos with your besties.

G's Eater Austin
February 4, 2025

Eater Austin: The Best Hotel Bars in Austin

Enjoy well-made drinks and top-notch hospitality whether as a hotel guest or a visiting local

Brass Poppy, July 2024
January 1, 2025

Imbibe: Three Ways: Gibson

Brass Poppy's Gibson

TM&E 2025
January 1, 2025

Texas Meetings & Events: Hotels Respond to Austin Convention Center Shutdown

Hotels Respond to Austin Convention Center Shutdown

Good Day Cook
January 18, 2025

Fox7 Good Day Cooks: Brass Poppy

Brass Poppy stops by the Good Day Austin studios to show off some amazing foods.

Geraldine's Live Music
January 10, 2025

Tribeza: 13 Must-Visit Intimate Music Venues in Austin

For a perfect night out in Austin, hear soulful sounds in these cozy spaces.

Brass Poppy
January 3, 2025

Time Out: Best Hotels in Texas

As Austin’s Rainey Street District continues to evolve, Hotel Van Zandt has become a steady presence in this lively neighborhood.

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December 31, 2024

TimeOut: The most romantic restaurants in Austin for a perfect date night

Cozy up with your plus one at these sweet and romantic settings for the perfect date.

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December 20, 2024

TimeOut: The best live music venues in Austin

No matter what your scene is, the Live Music Capital of the World still serves up amazing music almost every night of the year.

December 20, 2024

Forbes: Start The New Year At Three Revamped Hotel Dining Concepts In Austin

Austin’s dining scene continues to expand and transform as the city grows into a culinary hotspot.

Brass Poppy Corner of Bar
November 1, 2024

Tribeza: Brass Poppy at Hotel Van Zandt Offers a Stylish Rainey Street Retreat with Reinvented Disco-Era Cocktails

Savor expertly crafted cocktails and elevated small bites at this new upscale lounge in Austin

French Onion Dip
October 24, 2024

Tribeza: Austin’s New & Notable Openings for Fall

Discover the latest bars, restaurants, cocktail lounges, and cafes making their debut in Austin this season

Brass Poppy, July 2024
October 16, 2024

Eater Austin: The Best New Cocktail Bars in Austin Right Now

Where to drink in the city this month

Brass Poppy F&B
September 13, 2024

Community Impact: Brass Poppy cocktail lounge opens at Hotel Van Zandt in downtown Austin

Brass Poppy, a new cocktail bar, is now open in the lobby of Hotel Van Zandt in downtown's Rainey Street Historic District.

French Onion Dip at Brass Poppy
September 13, 2024

Eater Austin: Downtown Austin Hotel Opens a New Elegant Cocktail Bar

Hotel Van Zandt debuts Brass Poppy with cocktails and fancy snacks

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July 19, 2024

Eater Austin: Michelin Adds Three Austin Hotels to Its Texas Hotel Guide

Commodore Perry Estate, Soho House Austin, and Hotel Van Zandt were added

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July 16, 2024

Hospitality Design: Austin’s Hotel Van Zandt Gets a Lobby Upgrade

MARKZEFF, the property’s original designer, returns to renovate its common spaces and add a new lobby bar.

Brass Poppy Bar Rendering
June 21, 2024

Global Traveler: 2 New Concept Bars Opening This Fall in Texas and New York

Add New York City and Austin to your list of bar-hopping cities with the highly-anticipated debuts of Brass Poppy and Bar Sprezzatura.

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June 10, 2024

Eater Austin: Where to Dip in Pools and Sip Cocktails in Austin

The boutique oasis boasts a refined saltwater design, plush lounge chairs, and premium cabanas – the perfect ingredients for a summertime sojourn.

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January 20, 2023

Hotel Interactive: Sage Hospitality Group Welcomes Austin’s Hotel Van Zandt to Portfolio

Sage Hospitality Group Welcomes Austin’s Hotel Van Zandt to Portfolio

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February 6, 2024

AFAR: 7 Cities That Reshaped American Music History

7 Cities That Reshaped American Music History

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February 7, 2024

2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels 

Hotel Van Zandt has been named a gold badge winner in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels rankings! The property ranks #13 in Best Austin Hotels and #41 Best Hotels in Texas. Gold badge winners represent the top 25% of all ranked luxury hotels within a destination.

February 5, 2024

Condé Nast Traveler: 19 Best Hotels in Austin

19 Best Hotels in Austin

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February 12, 2024

Food & Wine: Our Favorite Places to Eat, Sleep, and Explore in Austin

Our Favorite Places to Eat, Sleep, and Explore in Austin

Plated food served at Geraldines
February 23, 2024

Eater Austin: 11 Enticing Hotel Bars in Austin

11 Enticing Hotel Bars in Austin

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February 21, 2024

Timeout: The 14 best downtown Austin hotels

The 14 best downtown Austin hotels

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March 4, 2024

ATX Today: Calling all pet owners: Austin’s dog-friendly guide

Calling all pet owners: Austin’s dog-friendly guide

Hotel Van Zandt Corner King Room
March 4, 2024

UPROXX: Where To Stay At SXSW In Austin, TX — A Last-Minute Guide

Where To Stay At SXSW In Austin, TX — A Last-Minute Guide