Top Hotels in Texas as Voted by Tanglewood Moms

For our Discover Texas issue, the Madeworthy editorial staff reached out to the travel-savvy members of the Tanglewood Moms Facebook group to ask:
What is your favorite hotel in Texas?

We have collated the answers and added some of our favorites. As you travel in our great state, remember these hotels, and see if you agree that they’re the top hotels in Texas!

La Cantera Resort & Spa, San Antonio

Nestled in the Hill Country, La Cantera Resort & Spa offers a sophisticated escape in San Antonio. Play a round on one of the two championship golf courses. Spend a day being pampered in the Loma de Vida Spa. Kids can explore the Hill Country with the resort’s Naturalist Program or just spend the day splashing in one of the five pools.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas

Once the home of cotton magnate Sheppard King, the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek has become one of the most internationally acclaimed hotels in the United States. Located in the Uptown neighborhood just minutes from downtown, the Mansion is an oasis of refined calm in the midst of the big city. The Mansion restaurant has been THE place to dine in Dallas since the moment it opened, and the concierge will do everything possible to ensure your stay is memorable.

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin

Located on 4,000 secluded acres in Austin, the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa waits to pamper you. The newly renovated retreat offers experiences for the whole family. Be pampered in the all-new Mokara Spa. Play a round on one of the five golf courses. Hike the nature trail with your family or play a round of miniature golf before enjoying the family-friendly pools and splash pad. Whether it’s for a girls’ weekend, a romantic retreat, or a family vacation, the Omni Barton Creek has everything you could want!

Hotel Drover, Fort Worth

The newest hotel on our list is located right here in Cowtown. The Hotel Drover, named for the cowboys who drove the herds across Texas, anchors the brand-new Mule Alley in the historic Stockyards, and offers a “rustic-luxe” experience for out-of-town guests and hometown tourists alike. With fine dining at 97 West and live music in the Backyard, Hotel Drover is just right for all kinds of getaways.

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

Two world-class golf courses. A luxurious spa. A waterpark? Yep, that’s right. The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa has its own waterpark. Add in fine restaurants and bars, and your family-friendly South Texas getaway is complete.

Miraval, Austin

If you’re looking for a place to escape from the stress of everyday life, if you need peace and calm, the Miraval in Austin can provide a wellbeing space to help balance your life. From yoga and meditation and equine therapy (hey, it’s Texas, y’all!), from gardening to cooking class, from pampering to personal growth, this resort above Lake Travis is unlike any other.

The Joule, Dallas

Located in a beautiful neo-Gothic building right in the middle of downtown Dallas, the Joule is perfect for a cosmopolitan girls’ weekend or a romantic getaway for two. The Joule’s revolving art collection is world-class, the spa is luxury defined, the dining is divine, and the cocktails elegant. And if the hotel’s boutiques don’t satisfy the shopaholic in all of us, the Joule is just down the block from the original Neiman Marcus.

Hotel Emma, San Antonio

Housed in the gorgeous Second Empire building that was home to the Pearl Brewing Company and named for the woman who kept the brewery afloat during Prohibition, the Hotel Emma is a jewel of a hotel. Located in the middle of everything you want to see in San Antonio, the Hotel Emma is the perfect headquarters for a luxurious South Texas getaway. Be sure to check out the Library while you’re there!

Commodore Perry Estate, Austin

Built by retired cotton broker Edgar “Commodore” Perry in 1927, the Commodore Perry Estate is a world apart. Enjoy a picnic prepared by award-winning chefs on the manicured lawn. Ground yourself with candlelight meditation in the Sunken Garden. Sip a perfectly crafted cocktail while listening to local musicians in the Living Room. This luxurious and gracefully quixotic hotel encompasses every paradoxical delight that Austin has to offer.

El Cosmico, Marfa [editors’ choice]

Over the past decade, Marfa has cultivated a reputation for the luxuriously quirky. El Cosmico, a self-proclaimed nomadic hotel located on 21 acres in the desert, is a perfect expression of the Marfa vibe. You can stay in a safari tent, a yurt, an antique camper trailer, a teepee, or a mirrored micro-home. Relax in the hammock grove or ride a bike into Marfa to explore. At El Cosmico, you are guaranteed a truly Marfa experience.

 Carr Mansion, Galveston [editors’ choice]

In a quiet side street stands a beautiful Greek Revival mansion that houses one of the Gulf Coast’s most elegant bed and breakfasts. The Carr Mansion is the perfect mix of historic grace and modern luxury, and there is no better place for a romantic getaway. (Guests under 21 years old are not allowed.) Escape from the hustle of modern life with a weekend at Galveston’s most elegant hostelry.

Basecamp Terlingua [editors’ choice]

Just minutes from Big Bend National Park lies Basecamp Terlingua. From luxurious Lotus Tents to rustic tipis, from traditional adobe casitas to futuristic inflatable “bubbles,” Basecamp Terlingua offers a one-of-a kind stay. You can also bring your own tent to sleep out under the starry West Texas skies. It’s the perfect basecamp from which to explore Big Bend!