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Soak up the warm vibes of Austin, Texas at the Hotel Van Zandt’s boutique salt water pool. With a refined design, luxurious lounge chairs and premium cabanas, the Kimpton is an ideal daytime retreat. Sip your favorite cocktail or draft beer poolside and take in stunning views of Lady Bird Lake. Whether you are visiting the city or an austinite, booking a ResortPass to the Hotel Van Zandt is the perfect authentic Austin getaway.

Hotel Van Zandt

Easy check-in and out with valet discount, good music and people vibe at pool, drinks and food available but not pushed,  overall very relaxing. 

Perfect Friday afternoon!!!

I went during SXSW which may have affected my experience.  It’s a pretty rooftop pool with comfy lounge chairs and fluffy towels.  No one even checked me in or checked my pass which made it seem like a waste of money.  I like when servers come and offer you a menu etc at your lounger but that did not happen either.  I didn’t even see any servers but there was a bar area outside. There was a band doing mic/sound checks for a solid hour during peak sun time and the sounds were deafening.  I assume that is not usually the case.  However there is extremely loud construction going on nearby (on Rainey St) which makes it hard to relax.  I believe the construction is ongoing and something to be aware of. 

Nice but loud

Nice space but small pool and lots of construction around the property

Good time. Small pool

No poolside service. Bar staff seemed unsure about menus. Food out of stock. Pool not heated so on a chilly day it’s not a great place to be. The sun doesn’t hit the deck til 2 either. Unfortunately I’m unlikely to do pool day here again. (Also, construction next door means the view to Town Lake is now blocked).

No view, pool not heated

Loved the service and style at the Van Zandt! Super helpful and friendly staff! We had kids ranging from 8-14 years old and they all had a great day. We rented the Deluxe Cabana and it was perfect for the 7 of us. Things got a little “adult” later in the afternoon but that’s to be expected and it was SXSW. There was an attendant at the door who was super helpful - beautiful bathrooms and overall a really fun day. There is construction next door but it wasn’t loud enough to be a bother. 
Also, the Resort Pass customer support was awesome - we had to reschedule three times because of weather and they were super responsive and kind. Will absolutely be using Resort Pass again and wouldn’t hesitate to go back to the Van Zandt. 

Beautiful day and accommodations! 

This was a sub-optimal experience. From the valet, to  the front desk who decided I they didn't need to provide me with a pool deck key (which meant I got locked out of the pool area any time I needed to use the restroom and had to come back down to the lobby EVERY TIME to request assistance to be let back in), to the unbelievably rude woman bartender at the pool bar. Not to mention they're doing a least a year's worth of construction directly next door so the view and noise factor is what anyone wants on a day they're trying to relax by the pool. There are many other great rooftop pools in downtown Austin. This isn't one of them.

Don't bother

Overall great experience although the water was on the cold side compared to other pools booked. Valet parking was super convenient and reasonably priced

Clean, beautiful pool, water on the cold side

Pool and deck are quite small. Luckily it wasn’t too busy for the couple hours we went. But the water was uncomfortably cold, the bartenders were not the friendliest (we were ordering na drinks), and you only get sun after 2. I would not go again. 

Adequate but small/unfriendly service 

Went there on Tuesday in early October; I booked a cabana so that my group can have enough privacy and space to work as well. Not many people at the pool till late afternoon. The drinks and food were good (spicy chicken was really spicy, though). I saw some people complained about nearby construction so I was worried if it is going to be so loud in the background while working but it was doable. There were 2 cranes, kinda ruined the view but the location itself does not have a fabulous view so lower your expectation. The water was a bit cold for early October weather but I was able to stay in the water for good 30 min. I definitely recommend this pool for summer if you wanna have a quick getaway during the weekdays. 

Good location for day pool and remote work

This is a great place to spend a day with friends.  The atmosphere, food and service are all excellent.

Great location and service

Soak up the warm vibes of Austin, Texas at the Hotel Van Zandt’s boutique pool. Sip your favorite cocktail and take in stunning views of Lady Bird Lake.