The Luxury Travel Magazine
The Luxury Travel Magazine
Texas probably is not the first American state that pops into your mind’s eye when you think of luxurious, lavish, and decadent hotels and resorts. Thinking about “The Lone Star State” usually conjures up images of rolling deserts, ten-gallon hats, tumbleweeds, and cowboys on every corner. You can blame Hollywood for that. However, Texas has some incredible luxury hotels and resorts dotted between its vast borders.
Texas is America’s second-largest state by area and population. Only Alaksa sprawls more than Texas’ 268,596 square miles area, while the 39 million residents of California only surpass the state’s gargantuan 30 million people. Being such a massive state means plenty of hidden gems are located within the Lone Star State. Some of those hidden beauties may just surprise you.
Head to the coastal resort city and port off the Southeast Texas coast, approximately 50 miles southeast of Houston, to find Galveston Island. You will find the San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center at 5222 Seawall Boulevard in this picturesque location. The resort prides itself on elite-level customer service, with no request too much for the attentive staff. Its proximity to Houston means you can enjoy some city life, take in an NBA , MLB or NFL game, and enjoy the best legal online betting in Texas if that takes your fancy.
San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center is a beachfront resort that sprawls over 32 acres of breathtaking Gulf views. Since 1999, the resort has received the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award each year and is famous in Texas for offering an unrivalled personalized service. Swim-up pools, luxurious decor, miles upon miles of sun-drenched beaches, and land and sea activities suited for everyone make the San Luis Resort one of the must-visit hotels in Texas.
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas, with everything a holidaymaker could and would want from a vacation. Steeped in history and with a bustling nightlife, San Antonio is an incredible city. It is also where you find the La Cantera Resort & Spa, one of the most highly-rated getaways in the Lone Star State.
Although the resort caters to families, La Cantera Resort & Spa is a major hit with couples wanting to escape daily life’s hustle-bustle. All rooms are decorated with bright white lines offsetting the earthy, serene colours. The resort features four outdoor swimming pools, including an adults-only infinity pool that needs to be seen to be believed.
Plan your stay for when the Fiesta San Antonio occurs. The festival first occurred in 1891 and is the city’s most prominent annual festival. It commemorates the Battle of the Alamo, which ultimately led to Texas’ independence from Mexico in 1836. Retreating to the peaceful La Cantera Resort & Spa after a day at the fiesta would be the perfect ending.
Austin is the capital city of Texas, where you will find the sophisticated yet welcoming JW Marriot Austin. Conde Naste Traveler readers voted JW Marriott Austin as the number one hotel in Texas in 2019; it is easy to see why. The hotel is the largest JW Marriot hotel in the United States and the second-largest globally. Standing at 34 stories and featuring over 1,000 oversized rooms, the JW Marriot Austin probably is not what you are looking for if you want a quiet escape in Texas. However, it is perfect for travellers wanting a sprinkle of luxury during their trip.
The hotel, which features floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, is packed to the brim with amenities, including four award-winning restaurants, seven bars, an on-site spa, eye-popping views of the Texas State Capitol, and some of the best evening entertainment in the state. The JW Marriot Austin is the place to indulge yourself in an upmarket getaway.
Texas has it own share of luxurious experiences to explore from posh resorts, fine dining, and top notch shopping. Texas isn’t just for cowboys anymore.
