Other people have said enough, so I'll just agree.. Very relaxing, well cared-for, great location, friendly, quiet ... I would stay here again, no question. Great place to take a group of friends too.

I stayed at the Purple room (with balcony) this past weekend and absolutely loved my experience. The hotel looks exactly as pictured, so just check out the website for photos. It's perfect for urban travelers who prefer tasteful design and intimate setting to reward points and business facilities in a hotel. It's also more suitable for leisure travelers who need a weekend getaway or come to Austin for its live music scene. But the hotel is not just about appearance, it offers great convenience and all the daily basics to guests. The check-in/out process is so unique and makes you feel right at home. Also, the skin and hair care products in the bathroom are top-notch. You don't need to pack your own, seriously. The SoCo neighborhood offers a variety of food and retail choices, once you step outside. This hotel is worth every penny!

My wife and I visited Austin for a four-day weekend and stayed at the Kimber Modern after reading such good reviews on tripadvisor. I really like the check-in procedure (non-existent). When you make a reservation, you provide a 4-digit code which opens the appropriate doors when you arrive. The off-street covered parking (free!!!) is a big plus in this part of Austin due to the local night life. The entry is at street level and leads to a stair well which opens to the courtyard. The hotel which is three years old, was built on a "difficult" lot, sloping, lots of nice live oak trees, etc. and the architect did a wonderful job on the design. Our room, the Red Suite, was situated at the rear corner of the three-cornered structure. It was adjacent to the common area, so there was no noise from the adjacent rooms. In fact, we found the room silent with the door closed, even with seriously loud music from the Continental Club which is very close. The room has a sitting room with floor-to-ceiling glass, a contemporary sofa and a small round table with three Eames style chairs. There's a wet bar in the room with minimalist shelving with modern architecture books for your enjoyment. There are excellent black-out curtains over the glass. The floors are a light colored 12 x 24 tile throughout. There are a couple of small rugs (the tile floors can be cold). The bedroom is roomy with nice closet and plenty of space for your suitcases. There's a flat-screen TV in the bedroom. The most architecturally interesting space for me was the glass-walled bathroom. The wall and door separating the bedroom and bathroom is frosted glass which takes on a pleasing green tint from the green tile used throughout the bathroom walls and floors. There is a section of that wall that is tiled on both sides that contains the sink and large mirror. There's a large shower with clear glass on the bathroom side and a large soaking tub which I used a couple of times. Breakfast is continental style served in the common room. They have a great coffee machine from Switzerland that grinds the beans and makes any drink you might want with the press of a button. The common room is always open, so if you want a snack or a cup of tea, it's readily available (including free M&Ms). In the afternoon, they set up a happy hour with beer, wine, sodas or mineral water available as well as nice snacks and cheeses. The courtyard is very pleasant with the big trees, lots of seating and an interesting water feature. We were greeted by both of the managers after we had been there for a while and they were quite cordial. I can fault the hotel in only two places: My wife didn't like the light through the bathroom walls when I got up before she did. I found the beds less than comfortable. I would have preferred a king bed (there's ample space) and something a little softer. Overall, this is a very good place to stay in Austin, much more inviting than the big chains downtown. The view to the north at night on Congress is amazing with the skyline of Austin framing the capitol building.

This was my first stay at the Kimber, and I was very pleased. Though small like a B&B (there are just 7 rooms), everything about the Kimber is quiet, discrete and tasteful; the staff seems to make every effort to be invisible (though the office is right there if you need them for something) while providing whatever you might need. There is a beautiful common area where you might interact with other guests, but in general this is a perfect choice if you want to be on your own and not have to make chit-chat with an innkeeper.

The location is great in that it's just off the main drag (South Congress); you are literally mere steps away from The Continental Club, etc. That said, if you are in a front-facing room, as I was, you might hear some street noise. While I found it quiet enough during the week, on Friday night I could hear the activity from nearby restaurants. There is also a train that goes by somewhere, and I noticed that on Friday night I could hear the train whistle a lot. The other two nights it didn't bother me.

All rooms face a beautiful tree-house like courtyard. In the evening there was a happy hour if you wanted to help yourself and sit on a couch or hammock under the trees.

My room was kept immaculate all three days. The bed very comfortable, with wonderful fluffy soft pillows. Provided were bathrobes, umbrellas, an iron and board, and the toiletries include really nice soap, shampoo, etc. plus a toothbrush, toothpaste, a shaver, and q-tips and cotton balls. Wi-fi is included.

This was the first time I've stayed at a hotel without any complaints. Even the breakfast (fresh fruit, granola, yogurt, banana bread, bagels, hard boiled eggs) was always fresh and delicious. I recommend this hotel if you are a quiet person who values peaceful surroundings and attention to style and beauty.