When we heard through the grapevine that The Line was opening an Austin location, Jeff and I were thrilled. Though so many new Austin hotels have opened over the last few years, there are incredibly few that strike the right vibe for the city. Austin badly needed a new spot like the Line, which I suppose was the reason the bar and restaurant were crowded with curious locals during our stay.
One of our favorite things about traveling is frequenting hotel bars. Sometimes they offer that special getaway from the crowded lounges and nightspots that occupy most of the city centers we visit. In appearance Arlo Grey more than lived up to the photos you see here. With an almost panoramic outlook on Lady Bird Lake, the view can’t be topped anywhere in the city. We happened to be here during the famous flight of the bats, which takes place over Congress Bridge. We had a prime view to watch the bats take flight as we sipped our cocktails there one early Friday evening. Continue Reading