Travaasa Destinations, a new collection of experiential hotels, chose Austin, Texas for the first location of their new brand.
The 70-room
Travaasa Austin overlooks Lake Travis and is a half-hour drive from downtown.
Guests pay an all-inclusive rate which includes meals, daily spa
treatments and as many activities as they wish. In keeping with the new
brand's five directives or "pillars," the Austin hotel features
adventure, culinary, culture, fitness and spa components with a regional
and local twist.
The 70 rooms, spread across seven lodges, all feature Queen-sized
beds with organic linens (a bummer, because this writer totally prefers
a King). Guests can choose between Hacienda rooms, which include
flat-screen TVs, or Spa Casita rooms, which are complete with yoga mats
and stretching ropes, and are ideal for unplugging. All guest rooms
offer a deck or patio.
"Travaasa Austin truly embraces the culture and beauty of the region
from its musical history to its Western roots and allows guests to
experience it in an authentic way," said Tim Thuell, the hotel's general
manager.
The
11 room spa, which features a hot tub, dry sauna and infinity pool,
places an emphasis on both authentic local treatments and fitness.
Services include body treatments, massages, facials and energy balancing
services utilizing the all-natural skin care lines.
We'd book their signature massages, inspired by the music of Austin and
Texas-influenced musicians, such as Willie Nelson and Janis Joplin -
they come complete with a keepsake gift. Fitness offerings focus on
balance, posture, core strength and flexibility, ranging from Barre
Fitness to a core and thigh routine that incorporates a mechanical bull.
The dining options reflect a farm-to-table concept with Texas-fusion
inspired cooking to produce dishes like a flourless chipotle chocolate
cake. The wine list also features selections from organic, biodynamic
and boutique winemakers in addition to some of Texas's finest wineries.
Weekday prices start at $480 per person including accommodations, three
chef-prepared meals, snacks, a daily spa service or off-property
activity such as golf, and all on-property activities. A current 30%
discount is being run for select dates.
Travaasa Destinations will introduce its second property, formerly the Hotel Hāna-Maui, Travaasa Hāna, in June 2011.
