1 Hotel Austin rooftop pool
Guests-only pool deck on the 16th floor beside Watr
No. 14 of 15 on our Austin rooftop pools list, in Downtown Austin.
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- Who can swim
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Not published
Choose this one only if you are staying: the pool deck on the 16th floor is for hotel guests only. Skyline views come with Watr rooftop restaurant next door, and there is no day pass.
The pool
On the 16th floor of 1 Hotel Austin, at 96 Red River St, Downtown, the pool deck sits beside the Watr rooftop restaurant. Watr serves cocktails outside on the roof, and the skyline views are listed for Watr. The catch is access: hotel guests only.
Our take
Hotel ZaZa and Austin Proper are the other guests-only pools on our list. 1 Hotel publishes the highest floor of the three at 16th, while Proper adds a heated pool on the 5th floor. The Westin Austin Downtown is higher at the 20th floor, but it sells day passes from $40.
The downside is planning: hours and heating aren't published, so a swim can't be scheduled before you book. Ask the concierge when you reserve. For a cabana, email Austin-Concierge@1hotels.com.
Good to know
- Pool deck on the 16th floor
- Watr rooftop restaurant serves cocktails outside beside the deck
- Cabanas can be reserved by email
The catches
- Hotel guests only, with no day pass
- Hours and heating aren't published
Best forHotel guests who want a 16th-floor pool deck with a rooftop restaurant beside it.
Skip it ifYou aren't staying overnight, since there is no day pass.
Getting in
The pool is for staying guests. The hotel doesn't sell day passes, and no bar-access route for non-guests is listed.
To reserve a cabana, email Austin-Concierge@1hotels.com.
Tips
- Email the concierge at Austin-Concierge@1hotels.com to reserve a cabana before you arrive.
- Neither pool hours nor heating is published, so ask the hotel at reservation.
Before you go. Contact the hotel before you reserve to learn the hours and whether the water is heated. Neither is published, and both matter more in winter.
Pool facts
| Where the pool is | Pool Deck, 16th Floor |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Rooftop pool |
| Who can swim | Hotel guests only |
| The view | Skyline views from the Watr rooftop restaurant |
| Rooftop bar | Watr Rooftop Restaurant, outside on the rooftop, with cocktails |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 96 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Downtown Austin |
| Pool level | 16th floor |
| Hotel class | 5 stars |
| Google rating | 4.1 from 40 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +1737-415-9800 |
| Website | 1hotels.com |
Can non-guests swim at 1 Hotel Austin?
No. Only staying guests can swim, and day passes aren't sold.
What floor is the 1 Hotel Austin pool on?
The 16th floor. The pool deck sits beside the Watr rooftop restaurant.
Is the 1 Hotel Austin pool heated?
Heating and hours aren't published by the hotel.
How do I reserve a cabana at 1 Hotel Austin?
Email Austin-Concierge@1hotels.com to make a cabana reservation.
Other rooftop pools in Austin
Hotel Indigo AustinYear-round rooftop pool open until 10pm daily. Access not published. 
Hotel Van ZandtHeated and open all year, with lake views and a $20 day pass. Non-guests can swim. 
Omni Austin DowntownHeated rooftop pool with the longest published hours, 6am to 10pm. Non-guests can swim. 
The Westin AustinThe highest pool on our list that publishes its floor. Non-guests can swim.