Last updated: February 2026
Overview
Roost Rainey is Austin’s newest boutique apartment-hotel concept, occupying floors 14-17 of the stunning 48-story Paseo tower on Rainey Street. Opened in January 2025, this 59-room property offers a unique hybrid between hotel and apartment living — each unit is a fully furnished apartment with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and living space, but with hotel-style daily housekeeping and concierge services. It’s a completely different kind of Austin stay.
The Roost brand specializes in apartment-hotel conversions in prime urban locations, and Rainey Street is a perfect fit. From your room on the 14th floor or above, you’ll have sweeping views of downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake. The Paseo building itself is a luxury residential tower, so common areas include a resort-style pool deck, fitness center, and lounge spaces that hotel guests share with residents. If you want to live like an Austinite rather than a tourist, this is the closest you’ll get.
Rooms
All 59 units are full apartments ranging from studios to two-bedrooms. Each features a full kitchen (not a kitchenette) with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and cooking essentials. Living areas have comfortable seating, smart TVs, and work spaces. Bedrooms feature premium mattresses and high-quality linens. In-unit washer/dryer, walk-in closets, and modern bathrooms with luxury finishes complete the package. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide stunning views from every unit — you’re starting on the 14th floor of a 48-story tower.
Location
Rainey Street is one of Austin’s most vibrant neighborhoods — a historic street of converted bungalows now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants. The hotel is in the Paseo tower at the north end of Rainey, walking distance to downtown, the Convention Center, and Lady Bird Lake. The hike-and-bike trail is minutes away. 6th Street is about a 10-minute walk north. This is a prime location for experiencing Austin’s nightlife and dining scene.
Amenities
Key amenities include:
- Full kitchen in every unit
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Resort-style pool deck (shared with Paseo residents)
- Fitness center
- Concierge service
- Daily housekeeping available
- High-speed WiFi
- Stunning views from 14th floor and above
- Pet-friendly
Who It’s Best For
Extended-stay travelers (1 week+) who want apartment living with hotel service. Families who need kitchen facilities and extra space. Digital nomads and remote workers who want a comfortable home base. Groups of friends who can split a two-bedroom apartment. Anyone who wants the Rainey Street experience with stunning high-rise views.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Full apartments with kitchens — cook your own meals
- Stunning high-rise views from 14th+ floor of 48-story tower
- Rainey Street location — Austin’s best bar/restaurant district at your doorstep
- Resort-style pool and amenities
- Great value for extended stays compared to nightly hotel rates
Cons
- Only 59 units — limited availability
- Higher minimum stays may apply during peak periods
- Shared amenities with residential tower residents
- No on-site restaurant (but dozens within walking distance)
- Premium pricing for nightly stays — better value for weekly rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roost Rainey a hotel or apartments?
It’s a hybrid. Roost operates floors 14-17 of the Paseo residential tower as an apartment-hotel. You get a full apartment (kitchen, washer/dryer, living room) with hotel services like housekeeping and concierge. Think of it as a luxury Airbnb with professional hotel management.
What floor are the rooms on?
All Roost units are on floors 14-17 of the 48-story Paseo tower. Every unit has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of downtown Austin, Lady Bird Lake, or both. The pool deck and amenities are on the building’s amenity floors.
Is Roost Rainey good for families?
Excellent for families — the full kitchens mean you can prepare meals (saving money on dining out), the washer/dryer handles inevitable kid messes, and the multi-bedroom units give everyone space. The pool is a big hit with kids too.
