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PHOTOGRAPHY NICK SIMONITE hills recalls the Italian countryside. Like its sister hotel in Houston, every detail has been considered and easily transports you to another world. Visconti Ristorante, which features Northern Italian cuisine, drives the feeling home. INSIDER TIP: On Thursdays, enjoy happy hour Italian style, with themed live music, cocktails, and regional bites. 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Bldg. B, 512-306-6400; granducaaustin.com HOTEL SAINT CECILIA Named after the patron saint of music and the arts, this boutique hotel combines elegance with rock 'n' roll. Choose one of the indulgent suites, studios, or poolside bungalows. The well-appointed bar and patio are for guests only, making for a truly private escape. 112 Academy Dr., 512-852- 2400; hotelsaintcecilia.com HOTEL SAN JOSÉ Nestled among the shops and restaurants on South Congress, this cool boutique hotel (the older sister to the Saint Cecilia) features a patio perfect for happy hour or a night- cap. 1316 S. Congress Ave., 512-852- 2350; sanjosehotel.com HOTEL VAN ZANDT Enjoy music in all its forms at this bustling Rainey Street District hotel, which features 319 guest rooms, including 41 suites, and a fourth-floor pool deck. Its restaurant and bar, Geraldine's, features live music every night. INSIDER TIP: There are playlists designed for each area of the hotel, including underwater, so take a dip in the pool for something truly unique. 605 Davis St., 512-542- 5300; hotelvanzandt.com INTERCONTINENTAL STEPHEN F. AUSTIN This gem features an outdoor terrace on its second floor, perfect for watching the hustle and bustle of Congress Avenue downtown. 701 Congress Ave., 512-457-8800; austin. intercontinental.com JW MARRIOTT The largest JW Marriott in the country, top and bottom: Now managed by Austin hotelier Liz Lambert's Bunkhouse Group, the almost 80-year-old Austin Motel got a recent update, including a new pool deck. 90 AUSTINWAY.COM The SOURCE: SPACE