A trip to the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix is on the bucket list of every automobile aficionado. Have your considered going on a US Grand Prix vacation? This high caliber race hits the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas with three action-packed days of races and entertainment. If you’re heading to Texas for this year’s races, we’ve rounded up our very favorite places to stay while you’re in town. Here are our top picks for US Grand Prix hotels.
The Driskill
The Driskill Hotel is an icon in Austin for more than a century and a great option as you plan your US Grand Prix vacation. A wealthy cattle baron built the hotel in 1887 as a showpiece to his fortune. With its marble floors and stained-glass dome, it’s easy to see why it is an impressive piece of architecture. It is located on the corner of 6th and Brazos streets, in the heart of downtown Austin. The Driskill is convenient to most of Austin’s most famous attractions, including the state capital. Austin is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Many of the over 200 live music venues are within an easy walking distance from the Driskill.
Hotel Granduca
Get a taste of Italy in the heart of Texas when you stay at the Hotel Granduca. This four-star hotel offers a luxurious, sophisticated, and secluded environment reminiscent of an Italian Villa. The hotel’s 192 rooms offer luxurious amenities and stunning views of Texas’s Hill Country.
A leader in luxury hotels, Granduca Austin has received a variety awards including Conde Nast Travelers Gold list, Conde Nast’s Readers’ Choice “Top 15 Hotels in Texas” and Forbes Four Star rating.
While staying at this Italian themed options on our list of US Grand Prix hotels, enjoy al fresco dining at the on-site Visconti Ristorante. Afterward, listen to live music while relaxing at the Visconte Bar.
Hotel Saint Cecilia
Like most things in Austin, the Hotel Saint Cecilia offers a hip, rock and roll vibe, making it a great option for your US Grand Prix vacation. This exclusive hotel is comprised of just 14 rooms and suites.
Each of the five suites, six poolside bungalows, and three studios embodies an equal love for the elegance of old world luxury and the irreverence of our muses – The Stones, Bill Burroughs, Anne Sexton, Hunter S. Thompson among them. The secluded property and lush grounds are open only to hotel guests, thereby offering a unique sense of privacy situated steps away from the heart of South Austin.
Guests rave over the heated 24-hour lap pool and covered open-air terrace with city views. This is one of the more popular US Grand Prix hotels.
Austin Motel
Take a step back in time with the undeniably retro Austin Motel. The Eck Stewart family built the hotel as one of the first catering to motorists in 1938. They added its famous neon sign shortly thereafter, securing the hotel’s legacy as an Austin landmark. Hotelier Liz Lambert redesigned this Austin Icon. She embraced its original design when looking to its future. Updated rooms stay true to their roots. With an ideal location to downtown attractions and its fun, quirky decor, the Austin Motel is a traveler favorite.
The historic Austin Motel sits just south of the Colorado River and Downtown, in view of the State Capitol and walking distance to the famous bat bridge. Part of the beloved South Congress neighborhood, the motel is surrounded by some of the city’s most interesting dining, nightlife and shopping, with easy access to bus lines and Austin’s lovely hike and bike trail that connects to Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool and the Barton Creek greenbelt.
The motel offers just 41 rooms and boasts it has the best swimming pool in town. It also hosts music events regularly, including live bands and DJs.
No matter where you stay in Austin, you’re sure to enjoy your time at the Formula 1 Pirelli race at any one of these US Grand Prix hotels. To make sure you preserve those amazing Grand Prix memories, explore How to Take the Perfect Photo While Traveling. We hope this list helps you enjoy your US Grand Prix vacation a bit more!
