Austin, United States
Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection: 10-acre historic 1928 Italianate estate in central Austin with Ken Fulk interiors, Lutie’s garden dining, and 50ft pool
Hidden behind stone walls across 10 manicured acres in the heart of central Austin, Texas, Commodore Perry Estate opened in 2020 as an urban sanctuary in the Auberge Resorts Collection. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the estate was originally built in 1928 for businessman Edgar Howard Perry and his wife Lutie, designed in Italianate style by architect Henry Bowers Thompson. Reimagined by master designer Ken Fulk, the 54-room property blends whimsical European aristocratic romance with relaxed Texan hospitality, formal sunken gardens, and a private social club vibe.
Arrival introduces guests to high-style Southern residential charm: personal hosts welcome travelers into the historic 10,800-square-foot Mansion filled with vintage antiques, velvet furnishings, and bespoke wall murals. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating Austin cultural and culinary pursuits: private architecture tours of the historic estate, exploring Austin’s vibrant live music scene and South Congress boutiques, private boat charters on Lake Austin, and reserving a garden table at Lutie’s.
Urban leisure balances garden serenity with Texas sunshine: the 50-foot outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by yellow-striped daybeds and shaded palm trees. Dining is centered in Lutie’s Garden Restaurant, an acclaimed botanical dining room designed by Ken Fulk serving modern regional Texas cuisine by Chef Bradley Nicholson and Pastry Chef Susana Querejazu.
Accommodations comprise 54 rooms and suites (42 in the contemporary Inn and 12 in the historic Mansion). Inn rooms feature bespoke mid-century furnishings, king beds, private Juliette balconies, and custom bathrooms. Historic Mansion Suites feature soaring ceilings, antique chandeliers, original fireplaces, and freestanding soaking tubs.
Design connoisseurs, romantic couples, and luxury travelers seeking whimsical European estate glamour, historic mansion romance, and top-tier dining in central Austin should book Commodore Perry Estate without hesitation. Travelers seeking massive convention hotels or rural cattle ranches should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms exceptional standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 260 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 310 reviews.
First day
- Arrive through the iron gates onto the 10-acre estate and step into the grand historic mansion.
- Check into your suite, unpack, and take a dip in the 50-foot heated outdoor swimming pool.
- Dine on modern regional Texas dishes at Lutie’s Garden Restaurant amidst hanging ferns.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 217 published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Whimsical Ken Fulk Design
Guests are enchanted by the 1928 Italianate mansion, vibrant decor, and romantic 10-acre sunken gardens.
Lutie’s Dining & Pool Vibe
Reviewers rave about the incredible food at Lutie’s, the sunny 50ft pool, and attentive Auberge service.
Guests Warn
Urban Estate Oasis
Visitors note that the property is an urban retreat in central Austin rather than a vast rural ranch.
Popular Local Venue
Travelers observe that the bar and restaurant have a lively, upscale local Austin scene on weekends.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Two MICHELIN Keys
MICHELIN Guide
National Register of Historic Places
National Register
In the stay
- Full access to the 50-foot heated pool, fitness studio, and 10 acres of formal gardens
- Complimentary house car transfers within a 3-mile radius in central Austin
- Daily gourmet breakfast and high-speed wireless internet throughout the estate
Usually extra
- –Private cabana rentals at the pool with champagne and refreshment service
- –In-room botanical massage treatments and private guided Austin city and music tours
Good to Know
- The 10-acre historic estate features 54 rooms and suites in central Austin, designed by Henry Bowers Thompson and Ken Fulk.
- Includes Lutie’s Garden Restaurant, 50-foot outdoor swimming pool, historic Mansion salon, and sunken formal gardens.
- Located in central Austin, a 20-minute drive from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and 10 minutes from downtown.
Editor's Note
Book a historic Mansion Suite for 1920s Italianate architecture and Ken Fulk design, and dine at Lutie’s Garden Restaurant for estate-grown regional Texas cuisine.
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Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026