Austin has long been a haven for outdoors enthusiasts, and the Four Seasons offers guests a luxe way to experience the natural beauty of the state capital. Located on the banks of Town Lake, the hotel offers direct access to the lake’s 12-mile hike and bike trail, and other outdoor excursions are just a short drive away, including Zilker Botanical Garden and Park, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the boaters’ paradise of Lake Travis.
For the kiddos: Child-sized bathrobes, complementary baby toiletries and a special gift for the youngsters will be waiting to make your pint-sized prince or princess feel like a VIP. Other amenities available upon request include childproofing items, playpens, jogging strollers, diapers, and age-appropriate books, games and movies; babysitting services can be arranged with advance notice (and for an additional fee).
For moms and dads: Exercise fans can make use of a state-of-the-art, on-site health club stocked with an array of cardio equipment and strength-training machines. Complementary guided fitness walks, water aerobics and yoga classes are also available on weekends for those who prefer a less-solitary workout. After you pump it up, you can calm it down with a trip to the spa, where the Body Bon Bon – a chocolate raspberry sugar glow followed by a hot chocolate cream body mask and a mint chocolate massage – offers a guilt-free way to indulge in a sweet, soothing treat.
For the whole family: Not that a heated pool is a necessity during a Texas summer, but the hotel’s circular oasis is kept at a balmy 82 degrees year-round and overlooks the tranquil blue of Town Lake.
Did we forget to mention? The Four Seasons and its upscale New American eatery The Café are the only Austin hotel and restaurant to receive four stars by the respected Mobil Travel Guide. The hotel’s Sunday brunch also earned a “best in the city” nod by the Austin Chronicle.
