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South Congress Hotel

Austin Hotel Closing, to Reopen with Hyatt Brand

The Standard brand by Hyatt is set to debut its first Texas outpost with The Standard, Austin. The Standard, Austin will be a conversion and renovation of the existing South Congress Hotel located at 1603 South Congress Ave in Austin

A collaboration between Hyatt and Timberline Real Estate Partners, The Standard, Austin will feature social wellness experiences, a rooftop pool, and restaurants and bars.

Hyatt’s Austin-based Bunkhouse brand team will support the project, ensuring continuity with the neighborhood’s distinctive design and community sensibility. The Standard brand team is no stranger to the Austin market, having worked closely with the Bunkhouse Hotels team and their Austin properties for over a decade.

The South Congress Hotel will close for renovations in Summer 2026, with The Standard, Austin slated to welcome its first guests in Spring 2027.

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