March 1, 2024 |
The New York Times selects the seven-room Heywood Hotel among only three hotels in its feature “36 Hours in Austin” “Where to Stay: Heywood Hotel … an understated antidote to the area’s corporate” options. The Heywood Hotel, an award-winning independent...
March 27, 2024 |
Once again, MotoGP will soon race into Austin (pardon the pun). This year’s event is sure to an unforgettable and thrilling race weekend! Let’s talk about making your MotoGP experience even more spectacular. What is MotoGP? MotoGP represents the highest...
March 6, 2024 |
This April 2024, North America will experience a rare total solar eclipse. Austin and all of Central Texas are on the path of totality. Talk about something to look forward to! The Heywood Hotel and our concierge team have put...
February 29, 2024 |
Songs to Create that Perfect Evening Mood – Playlist Curated by the Heywood Hotel Austin Sometimes you’re looking for just that right vibe, you know? Here at the Heywood Hotel, we know exactly what you mean. When South by Southwest...
February 23, 2024 |
Women-led Bands Appearing at SXSW 2024 – Playlist Curated by the Heywood Hotel Austin South by Southwest recently released an official Spotify playlist spotlighting more than 800 musical artists who will be showcased during the SXSW 2024 Music Festival. The...
February 13, 2024 |
What makes the Heywood Hotel the best hotel for SXSW? In addition to being SXSWalkable, with just seven rooms and a serene environment, the Heywood Hotel offers unparalleled comfort. After long, action-packed days spent on your feet at SXSW 2024,...
February 7, 2024 |
Spring in Austin, Texas, is just about perfect. The weather is great and there is so much to see and do. This year, we’ve enjoyed warm, spring-like temperatures since late January. Our sunglasses are on and our sweaters are being...
February 3, 2024 |
MSN.com selects the Heywood Hotel to represent Texas among “the finest independent hotels in the United States.” “As cool and quirky as the Texan capital itself.” The Heywood Hotel, a locally owned, award-winning boutique hotel in Austin, Texas, is thrilled...
February 1, 2024 |
Our favorite breakfast and brunch ideas in East Austin, handpicked by the expert concierge team at the Heywood Hotel. East Austin is kinda famous for its breakfast tacos, but we have much more to offer in the morning-meal department! From...
January 24, 2024 |
SXSW 2024 Map – we’ve done the mapwork so you don’t have to! Enjoy this interactive map of expected SXSW 2024 venues developed by us here at the Heywood Hotel Austin. We hope it helps you get around with greater...
January 24, 2024 |
South by Southwest 2024 is just around the corner, taking place March 8-16. Each year, Austin transforms into a massive platform for all things tech, film, and music. With hundreds of events, both official and unofficial, there’s something to experience...
January 18, 2024 |
Our Sweetheart Deal includes everything you need for a romantic Valentine’s Day, Austin-style! Book your stay for Valentine’s Day and receive free flowers, a free bottle of bubbly and nicely discounted rate. Plus help from our expert concierge team planning...
January 16, 2024 |
We love a good date night at the Heywood Hotel. Whether it’s for a special occasion or simply to spend quality time with the one you love, there are plenty of Austin restaurants, bars and destinations that set the tone...
December 1, 2023 |
Shopping local is as important as ever. The cost of living in Austin has risen considerably in the last few years, and the retailers and designers who make Austin unique need our support! Our neighborhood, East Austin, is a great...
November 1, 2023 |
Travel + Leisure Magazine recognizes the Heywood Hotel as a top pick to “Stay in Style” in their list of “30 Best Things to Do in Austin, Texas” “Known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” you’re sure to...
October 31, 2023 |
Austin is home to a seemingly endless amount of things to do, places to eat, and adventures to be had. But just outside of city limits, there’s even more to explore. We consider ourselves lucky to be surrounded by so...
October 26, 2023 |
Enjoying a drink on a patio with your favorite people is about as Austin as it gets, and thanks to our mild weather, you can do it any time of the year. Austin patio bars and cocktail culture have always...
October 18, 2023 |
F1 Chronicle has named the Heywood Hotel a best place to stay for Formula 1 “For a unique experience, try the Heywood Hotel. This seven-room property located in East Austin offers chic, modern interiors and personalized service.” F1 Chronicle has...
September 5, 2023 |
Forbes Magazine selects the Heywood Hotel among the “15 Best Hotels in Austin” “Just like the city itself, the best hotels in Austin are vibrant, eclectic and diverse.” Heywood Hotel, an iconic boutique hotel located in the heart of Austin,...
June 1, 2023 |
We all know Austin is a foodie destination, but over the years, the beer scene has really been, well, brewing! Today, Austin boasts the largest number of breweries in all of Texas, with several earning national and even international recognition....
May 23, 2023 |
Summertime is fun time in Austin, Texas. While yes, it’s hot here during the summer months, Austinites don’t let that slow us down. We just find more ways to stay cool. Enjoy an Eastside staycation, a frozen drink on a...
May 17, 2023 |
Austin’s swimming scene is truly something special. With numerous publicly accessible swimming holes and spring-fed pools inside city limits and a short drive away, swimming in Austin is unlike anywhere else in the world. And due to Austin’s fabulously warm...
May 12, 2023 |
Austin is lucky to enjoy 300 sunny days per year (in fact, we locals usually celebrate when it rains)! But while Austin’s weather is typically pretty full of sunshine, the city still gets a few rainy days. If you’re in...
May 11, 2023 |
Free concerts in Austin are abundant and the Heywood concierge team is here to make sure you don’t miss any of them! Austin is the live music capital of the world, but you don’t need a lot of money to...
April 30, 2023 |
The Heywood Hotel has been recognized as the best boutique hotel in Austin by Time Out. The hotel, located in East Austin, stood out among Austin’s stylish accommodations for its unique blend of timeless charm and modern comforts. Time Out’s...
April 1, 2023 |
Austin has an impressive dining scene for foodies of all types, including those who prefer to eat plant-based. With numerous praise-worthy vegan and vegetarian restaurants, you’re never far away from a great meal. The Heywood Hotel is lucky to be...
August 12, 2022 |
Handpicked selections from our local experts on what to see and do in Austin, Texas, in August. Austin has a lot going on this month! Whether you are interested in music, movies, sports or just grabbing something good to eat,...
September 22, 2021 |
It’s time for ACL Fest! The annual tradition of welcoming the world’s top music acts to Austin for two weekends in October is back. This year, Austin City Limits Festival takes place October 1-3 and October 8-10. The 2021 ACL...
August 1, 2021 |
Austin live music venues have reopened, free summer concerts have returned, and things are looking up for Austin’s live music scene. New shows are being announced daily. Here are the Heywood Hotel picks for live music in Austin for summer...
June 7, 2021 |
What to see, eat, and do as Austin enthusiastically emerges from the pandemic. If you’re anything like us, this June feels like a true turning point. Vaccinations are up, Covid cases are down, and so many of our favorite places...
January 26, 2021 |
We don’t know about you, but here at the Heywood Hotel, we feel like we’ve finally rounded a corner. After months of stress eating and binge watching, we find ourselves on the edge of spring and ready to kick our...
January 22, 2021 |
Austin may be known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” but its art scene stretches beyond the musical realm. Austin is home to many talented visual artists who use the walls of our city as their canvas for...
December 3, 2020 |
Austin’s great fall and winter weather makes it a year-round patio town. From casual eats and happy hour specials to multi-course fine dining, some of Austin’s best dining experiences are al fresco! Austin patio restaurants utilize their fresh-air outdoor spaces...
November 13, 2020 |
During Covid-19, it’s common to feel a little caged in. You’re certainly not alone. A safe, relaxing staycation may be just what you need to recharge mentally and physically. The expert concierge team at the Heywood Hotel has crafted the...
October 6, 2020 |
Austin has always been a creative city, and this creativity is being showcased now more than ever as local businesses find new ways to provide their services to the community during this unprecedented time. As businesses have started to reopen...
September 19, 2020 |
“Instead of disbanding her tight-knit staff, owner and general manager Kathy Setzer used the hotel’s small business stimulus loan to keep payroll running for anyone who chose to volunteer with a local nonprofit.” The Heywood Hotel is thrilled to be...
May 21, 2020 |
We were thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Meg Bonacorsi of Spectrum News about our Sleep Well, Do Good initiative. Check out the segment below to see Kathy, Owner and General Manager, and Lilian, Assistant General Manager, share...
April 29, 2020 |
In April, the Heywood Hotel began a commitment to serve our community through 250+ volunteer hours. While our hotel operations are paused, our entire staff will be paid their normal wages to volunteer with local nonprofits who are making a...
April 29, 2020 |
To shine a light on how the Heywood Hotel is navigating the current reality and what our plans are moving forward, our social media editor Samantha Lauron sat down (virtually) with Owner and General Manager Kathy Setzer to ask a...
April 27, 2020 |
During one of the most challenging times our city and the world has ever faced, Austin has rallied together to support one another in the best ways we know how. Even with everything going on in our new reality–social distancing,...
February 1, 2020 |
Time Out names the Heywood Hotel the #1 Most Romantic Hotel in Austin Love is in the air, and there’s no better place to celebrate it than the Heywood Hotel in Austin, Texas! Big thanks to the fine folks at...
January 28, 2020 |
“Absolument fabuleux… un véritable tour de force.” We are thrilled to be selected again this year as a top Austin hotel pick in “Petit Futé Journal TEXAS.” The leading French travel guide calls our petite hotel “absolument fabuleux… un véritable...
December 17, 2019 |
On December 22, 2011, after years of renovations, more than 200 name explorations, and a ton of support from family and friends, the Heywood Hotel finally opened its doors. Eight years later, we’ve served thousands of guests, partnered with dozens...
November 21, 2019 |
At the Heywood, we “support local” year round by spotlighting Austin makers throughout our hotel and partnering with lots of small businesses, but the holiday season always feels like an even more important time to patronize locally-owned businesses, artists and...
October 15, 2019 |
Design is near and dear to our hearts at the Heywood. In 2011, after three years of DIY ingenuity, we transformed the Heywood from a 1920s bungalow home to a unique seven-room boutique hotel. We proudly incorporate Austin artists, makers...
September 4, 2019 |
One of the most thrilling sporting events of the year, Formula 1 United States Grand Prix will be returning to Austin November 1-3, 2019. The weekend promises to be full of exhilarating races and one-of-a-kind experiences, including live music performances...
August 22, 2019 |
When the Texas summer heat finally breaks, Austin comes alive with events, festivals and happenings throughout the fall season. Whether you are interested in catching a University of Texas Longhorns football game, seeing your favorite band at the Austin City...
January 3, 2019 |
Culture Trip names the Heywood Hotel as the best place to stay for SXSW 2019. Thanks to Culture Trip for including the Heywood Hotel as a top pick in this great lineup of the best hotels for South by Southwest....
November 19, 2018 |
Heywood Hotel named the “Best East Austin Hotel” The Heywood Hotel is proud to announce that we won a TripSavvy 2018 Editors’ Choice Award as one of the best inns, B&Bs and boutique hotels in the United States! “The smaller...
November 10, 2018 |
It’s time again to celebrate art in Austin. Here are our picks for the best stops on the East Austin Studio Tour! Every November is the largest celebration of art in Austin, the annual East Austin Studio Tour (EAST). The...