The rooftop pool at the South Congress Hotel is one of the best hotel pools in Austin. Its location in town is great, with bars, restaurants, and live music just steps away. The food and beverage served poolside are excellent, provided by hotel restaurant Café No Sé. They have updated their umbrellas to provide more shade, and the loungers are now mesh instead of cushions. The canopy structure is perforated metal, so if you’re looking for shade, best to find an umbrella or take a break and spend some time at the pool bar.
The service is not as attentive at the pool loungers as other hotel pools, but nonetheless very accommodating. There is an all around laid back vibe about the space. You might have to walk over to the pool bar to order, but you’ll be hanging all day in the coolest spot in town, and food and beverage service is fast and will find you where you are leisuring.
Ambiance: laid back cool
Day use: daily pool passes are available for purchase with varied prices
- $25 M-Th and $75 Fri-Sat 11am-5pm;
- special dates and pricing for summer Sundays
- includes access to the rooftop pool, bar, and parking
- space is limited and subject to availability: book day pass
Address: 1603 South Congress Austin, TX 78704
