🇺🇸 Long Weekend Getaway at Austin’s Colton House – Experience Share!

Before vacations, I’m always researching hotel stays — so here’s my take on staying at Colton House in Austin over the long weekend! Originally, we planned to book the W Hotel, but after the recent Amex "family wipeout" 😅, my Platinum Marriott card was gone. Thankfully, my husband’s Amex Aspire was still alive, so we used his points to book here — 60,000 points per night, not bad! Before arriving, I called to ask about potential upgrades but was told the hotel was fully booked. Surprisingly, at check-in, we got upgraded to a two-bedroom suite! One room for my BFF and her daughter, one for us. 🛌✨ No complimentary breakfast, but they offered a $30 daily credit — which I mostly used on drinks for the kids 🧃. As part of the Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) collection, it’s a solid choice. I didn’t take photos, but sharing some random pics from online here 📸. The location is super convenient — right next to an HEB grocery store within walking distance. Need anything? Just pop over! We spent most of our time lounging by the pool 🏊‍♀️☀️. Only ventured out once to Barton Springs… and honestly, the experience was not great. Had to wait in line for 40 minutes under the blazing heat just to buy tickets 😓. Three days, two nights — my BFF (a laid-back white girl 😆) loves chill vacations, so we literally pool-side relaxed for two full days. Super rejuvenating! 💆‍♀️ For Austin downtown, where true luxury hotels are scarce, this SLH property is a pretty good option. #Austin #Travel #SLHHotels #WeekendGetaway 🌟