Austin's Inn at Pearl Street

Hotel

Great stay and very friendly staff. Gothic room can't be beat.

We spent our wedding night here and it was amazing! The check-in directions were super easy and the French Room was so bright and glamorous. The patio was amazing once the sun went down and the summer breeze set in.

The Pearl was very accommodating of our late check in, and the directions they provided were easy to follow. I've lived in the Austin area and had no idea that this pearl existed. It's absolutely beautiful. We stayed in the Gothic room and loved it. Both the rooms and grounds are lovely.

An absolutely amazing experience. Stay there for anniversary, and I'm sure we need the right choice. Beautiful rooms and located close to downtown. A really fun trip. We will definitely be returning.

The property and the room was nice. The breakfast was a major disappointment. Only bananas, coffee, tea, water, and orange juice.

Great place nestled in the San Antonio area. Very good restaurants and a weekend market. An old brewery factory is a hotel now, don't miss it!

Had a wonderful anniversary with the girlfriend here. Check-in was a little slow, but our room was very nice and a lot of fun!

What a wonderful location, great patio and wonderful friendly greeting. Even though we arrived early our hostess met us with a smile, a glass of wine and small snack. Awesome. Our tour from the manager was great. The room was good… bath very small. Bed and linens nice. Clean; The DOVES OUTSIDE OUR WINDOWS WERE SO LOUD WE COULD HARDLY SLEEP Breakfast was NOT… one piece of raisin toast left and one cold danish… OK we have stayed in many many BB and this was not typical and certainly NOT for the price! So disappointing as our stay began so well!

Nice folks. Beautiful grounds. Very comfy room. Great location. Old world charm.

Love “The Pearl”… room is great and in a great location… staff is friendly, welcoming and very helpful. Just a great find in Austin!

Nice Atmosphere I was in Austin with my girlfriend for a conference and we decided to stay an extra day to see the town. We couldn't get the discounted room rate at the hotel where the conference was held so we decided to stay at the Pearl. It's a quaint older home that has been renovated. It is more of a self service type of bed and breakfast which was fine with us. It's a short walk to the University of Texas campus and longer to downtown. Since you are near the University of Texas campus there are ample restaurants nearby. (I should mention we did not have a car and walked everywhere). Breakfast was continental and basic. We stayed in the Oxford room and were quite happy with the accommodations for the price. Overall very pleased with our stay.

You know, Ive stayed at my share of hotels but this was like no other. The feel, the look the absolutley amazing character exceeded my expectations. Andre the gentleman who checked us in was an amazingly friendly and helpful individual as well as moving at the speed of light at one point lol. There was zero complaints. A great place I was lucky enough to visit. Will return.

I have never stayed in a place like this before by far it was so much better than a hotel! The bathtub was so amazing the room was amazing the staff was amazing and very nice and sweet people.

Comfortable, charming, accommodating. A joy to wake up in this cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend it! The staff is very nice and informative.

Our stay was absolutely perfect! We didn't want to leave the room; it was so cozy! However, my credit card was charged A MONTH AND A HALF after our stay with no notice whatsoever from management. I tried calling and emailing but have heard nothing. I'm extremely disappointed to have had this happen after such a wonderful stay.

Our stay was absolutely perfect! We didn't want to leave the room; it was so cozy!

This bed and breakfast is wonderful! Very clean and very cool. Lots of interesting artifacts decorating the place. Would def stay here again!

Stayed in Austin at all kinds of places, hotels and B/Bs. This facility and grounds filled with old Era decor is the best by far including being conveniently located to everything I need. Kind of like spending a few relaxed days in someone's lovely old, well decorated home. An oasis sitting in a bustling part of Austin.

Beautiful tranquil setting. My wife and I stayed in the gothic Suite it was a wonderful room. Breakfast was unimpressive, but there are lots of great breakfast options nearby in Austin.

Booked a night for our anniversary. Received a call the day of check-in that our room had been "upgraded" free of charge. We got checked in and the guy that greeted us was friendly, informative, and hospitable. However, once we got settled in the room we realized that it was very warm and didn't seem to be cooling down, even though the sun was down. Thermostat in the hall showed 77 and was set at 73, but there was absolutely no air blowing in our room at all. We also discovered that the bed was practically a rock and seemed to be almost half the size of our queen bed at home, although it was described as a queen. My girlfriend has to have a good firm bed for her back, but even she thought it was way to hard. Also, the original room I booked supposedly had a Jacuzzi tub, but the "upgraded" room had just a normal claw-foot tub. Not sure who considers a claw-foot tub as an upgrade over a Jacuzzi. So I called the front desk by just redialing the number that they had called me on earlier in the day and got a recorded message indicating that I had reached the Pearl Inn and that if it was an emergency I should leave a message and will get a call back shortly. I left a polite message and then waited. After about 40 minutes, I tried calling again and again got the same recorded message. I again left a message. We waited another 30 minutes which was now at 9:30 PM on Sunday evening and still never received a call back.

First time in Austin & this was the sweet Inn we stayed at. Jessica was our tour guide and helped us ensure we had a great experience! Her customer service was 5 star! At night the grounds are lit up and create a very relaxing ambiance. However nightlife is walking distance away. Best of both worlds!

My fiancé and I were looking for a nice bed and breakfast place in Austin. We came across Austin's inn at pearl street and we absolutely loved it! It was very cozy and homey. We will definitely be booking more trips to this place in the future. I would highly recommend this to anyone. The staff is super friendly and helpful!

DO NOT STAY HERE! I travel at least twice a month for work and quite often I try to bring my husband and have a "get away. " On the outside the Pearl looked cute and quaint. Looks were deceiving. So many things were just off from non-functioning Wi-fi to parking Nazis. When you arrive you can see that there is very limited parking and you are issued a parking pass to put in your car while you are there; which is actually fine and reasonable. However, what is NOT fine is while we were at dinner in a very expensive restaurant, we receive an angry call from the hotel telling us that we have parked in a no parking zone and our parking permit MUST be displayed in the window or we will be towed. When I explained that we drove to the restaurant and our car was parked in the valet lot at the restaurant the caller from the hotel continued to berate me and say that he had to calm the owner down about our parking situation. I finally convinced him there was no situation but it took almost 5 minutes. After the hotel showing us to a room that had NO individual air conditioning and broken ceiling fans we were moved to another room. Our room was the Texas Hideaway and the only way to reach this room is up a flight of stairs and then up a rickety spiral staircase that was only partially attached at the top. Screws were missing from the support. There were large rips in the carpeting and the mattress was old with actual body impressions in it even after it was made.

In the heart of Austin, it's within walking distance of quite a few places. The entryway was a tad small and if you weren't looking hard, you would miss it. Once we pulled in, we were pleasantly surprised by the whole of the Pearl, as it was a beautiful sight to behold. Go out at night to the courtyard, you won't be disappointed by the lights. The person we checked in with was very nice, took us on a mini-tour of the establishment, then showed us to our room. We enjoyed the room, decor was different, as we stayed in the Texas Hideaway. By the name, you can expect Texas-themed items in the room. All in all, a great experience with this place and will be staying again in the future.

Austin's Inn at Pearl street is one of the most unique "hotels" I have ever been to! Jessica, the manager, was such a big help in showing me around the place, so nice and friendly. Kelly and The housekeepers are lovely — — they made sure I had fresh, cleans sheets/bedding, offered me a refreshment (beer and crackers) while I waited to get checked in. They are wonderful, wonderful I can't say it enough. The rooms and the house are BEAUTIFUL. I stayed in the Far East Room, oriental themed, a beautiful balcony and I wonderful walk-in shower. The decorations were beautiful and my favorite thing about my room was actually the feeling of being at home, I felt very comfortable. And oh my, at night its sooooo well-lit and beautifully decorated outside on the property. From hammocks to swings and plenty tables and chairs, it was nicely done. Many lounging areas inside as well, living rooms and dining rooms. The complimentary breakfast was lovely, and on account that I am an early bird, It was great that I had access to the dining area at such an early time. My guest that I invited, didn't want to leave, she said she felt "classy" haha! Austin's Inn at the Pearl, a wonderful place with wonderful staff, plenty wine and a fun time! 8 stars and 3 thumbs up! See you guys soon!

A visit to Austin's Inn at Pearl Street is like taking up residence in an exotic art museum! This is our 46th B&B visit and, as seasoned travelers, this is an exemplary experience. Our room is exquisite, as well as luxuriously comfortable. We love that breakfast is ample but on our own schedule; there isn't a schedued seating and we appreciate the flexibility. Perfectly located near (not too) the UT campus, we enjoyed the Bullock Texas State History Museum, The Blanton Museum of Art, and the University of Texas Tower, all within walking distance. We look forward to yearly visits and extend particular thanks to Jill, our innkeeper, and her delightful team, for their gracious hospitality!

Wonderful experience, we stayed in the Library Room. Andre was working when we checked in, spent 20 minutes with us, showing us around, to our room, what to do & recommended the Magnolia Cafe on Congress since I was hungry. The Magnolia Cafe is a true Austin business, staffed by those who Keep Austin Weird. Food was excellent. Please check out the Pearls website, I feel inadequate to describe how unique & special this place is. No more hotels for me, future stays will be at the Pearl.

Awesome place to stay, beautiful decor, courteous staff, complimentary breakfast, and a place to park! Highly recommended!

This is the most charming and lovely place! I am a local and went to UT but never knew it was here. We spontaneously decided to stay the night here and I already want to go back. The staff is warm and friendly, we were welcomed with wine and a tour, the place is beautifully kept and the rooms are unique and so much fun. We stayed in the Gothic Room which had its own patio, sunroom, and gorgeous bathtub. It was truly an escape from the norm and so comfortable. We woke up to a simple breakfast that made you feel like you were in a family members home and enjoyed it on front porch which is out of a movie. I would highly recommend this to anyone coming to Austin or simply for someone looking to enjoy the charm of our city. What a great Austin staple. Being in the events (wedding) industry, I get to see and stay in a lot of places but I can truly say I was blown away by the Inn at Pearl Street. Cant wait to see you all again!