Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection, Austin

Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection - A historic 10-acre estate with formal gardens, farm-to-table dining, and a vintage-inspired pool in Central Austin

Set on a 10-acre walled compound in Central Austin, this historic 1928 Italian Renaissance Revival mansion houses 54 accommodations, including 42 rooms and 12 suites. The Ken Fulk-designed Austin hotel features a 10800-square-foot mansion with vintage furnishings and architectural details. Lutie's Garden Restaurant, led by chef team Bradley Nicholson and Susana Querejazu, serves seasonal Texas cuisine using ingredients from the estate's two-acre farm. The property includes a Palm Springs-inspired oval swimming pool, formal gardens with water fountains, and a 1947 chapel now used for events and wellness activities. Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood, Commodore Perry Estate borders the University of Texas campus and sits 20 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Guest rooms range from 400 to 1060 square feet and feature custom furniture, oversized windows, and views of the gardens or courtyard.

Pros

The estate includes a private two-acre organic farm supplying fresh ingredients to the restaurant

Exclusive wine tastings feature 20 wines from small family-run estates

The property offers daily fitness classes and wellness activities in the converted chapel

Guests have access to complimentary Mercedes-Benz vehicles for local exploration

Cons

Restaurant reservations often required weeks in advance

Property can feel busy during private events and weddings