Hyatt recently delivered two distinctive new experiences to Austin. Thompson Austin and Tommy Austin are both located in a new mixed-use development in downtown Texas City.
The 212 room Thompson Austin exudes a rebellious spirit with Chicago conformation bKL architecture and interior of KTGY + Simeone Deary Design Group which offer a “very different, very unexpected perspective as a designer narrative for the city and the hotel,” says KTGY director Lisa Simeone. “The vibe of the space is cool and chic and a bit pretentious.”
Concrete walls line the property’s common areas, while elements like a front desk inspired by rough-cut gemstones and a Shou Sugi-Ban-style ceiling are a nod to the local landscape. A bold combination of mixed metals, soft leather surfaces and greenery also add warmth to the Brutalist-inspired interior. A pool deck, 6,700-square-foot spa, and more than 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space round out the on-site amenities. The guest rooms and suites also reflect the elegant, loft-like intimacy of the lobby.
Tommy Austin
Part of the JdV by Hyatt banner, Tommy Austin promotes the community through a design from California studio collective. The playful urban concept channels the West Texas high desert with abundant natural elements, tactile surfaces, southwest-inspired materials and textures combined with bold, geometric patterns. “We delved deeply into the nearby West Texas Plains region and the up-and-coming city of Marfa,” says Christian Schulz, Partner and Design Director at Studio Collective.
Interiors are lined with honey oak ceilings and dark limestone floors that contrast hand-blackened steel details and handcrafted glazed terracotta furniture. Fourth-floor public spaces, like Wax Myrtle’s Club & Pool, channel the relaxed Lone Star aesthetic with warm white oak, natural undyed leather wall tiles, and a mezcal bar cut from a large slab of Texas pecan. Each of the 193 king guestrooms features panoramic murals that enliven the rooms with views of the area’s countryside.
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