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Built back in 1900, the historic Goodall Wooten House is now home to Austin?s premier luxury boutique hotel and fine dining restaurant. The re-invention of this architectural masterpiece has created a plush haven where guests can retreat from the bustling streets of downtown Austin. Uncompromised comfort coupled with legendary Texas hospitality makes for a beyond boutique experience at the...
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Business Description from the Web
This historic revival mansion was a wedding present from an Austin physician to his son in 1900; in 2002 it was renovated and opened as a boutique hotel. The 48 individually decorated rooms marry old-world charm—oil paintings, intricate woodwork, antique armoires—with less-visible modern comforts like high-thread-count sheets and Wi-Fi. Some rooms come with nonfunctioning fireplaces (hey, they...
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Built back in 1900, the historic Goodall Wooten House is now home to Austins premier luxury boutique
hotel and fine dining restaurant. The re invention of this architectural masterpiece has created a
serene yet refined atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era. The fine accommodations coupled with
legendary Texas hospitality create the perfect setting for guests to enjoy the historic uniqueness...
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Posted by ian.com
on October 10, 2008
History and modern amenities come together in this exquisite boutique hotel located near the southern edge of the University of Texas' main campus. The Goodall Wooten house, a Texas Historic Landmark completed in 1900, was of fairly simple design until 1910, when the owners remodeled it into a grand classical revival mansion. Its recent transformation into a small luxury hotel was accomplished...
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Posted by fodors
on September 22, 2007
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Make a reservation at the four-star dining room, where renowned chef Scott Schoyer serves New American and French-inspired meals.
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short Originally a wedding gift from Thomas Wooten (a founder of UT) to his son in 1900, this grand colonial mansion has been restored into a stunning boutique hotel. Its majestic setting includes the exterior's white, soaring columns and the interior's opulent chandeliers and wood floors. The 48 well-appointed rooms are decorated with deco and antebellum touches and include...
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Posted by Leigh Reason
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 09, 2006)
Most hip hotels these days -- think the W chain -- tend to be cold and angular. So who would have guessed that an opulent mansion built at the turn of the last century near the University of Texas would be one of Austin's hottest places to bunk?
Other Reviews from the web
My husband took me here for my birthday and it was really wonderful. He reserved the "library" off the bar, just for us. the staff put candles all over the place and combined with the beautiful room it was a very special night. The menu was recently changed to be "small plates". So they have wonderful dishes like sea bass, tuna and duck, but the dishes are smaller so you can order 2 different...
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Posted by gourmetgirl2
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 09, 2009)
Our party of 7 made reservations for an early dinner. We arrived separately but were allowed to be seated without all of us there at the same time and we ordered cocktails. I appreciated not having to wait until the total group arrived to be seated. We ordered a variety of appetizers and each were equally delicious. The dinner selections were all very good and dessert as well. Each of us were...
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Posted by Tessa2008
on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 29, 2008)
My husband and stayed here last weekend and loved it! When we checked in, we did not have any problem finding parking- we talked to the person at the desk and they said they had been constructing an event cener but that it was completed. We sat in the courtyard under the trees and drank wine- it was lovely and relaxing. The rooms are beautiful as well... very nice beds and bathrooms. It's just...
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Posted by MaryMil
on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 11, 2008)