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Better yet, examples of all of this can be found inside those very same larger-than-life hotels.

Over 186,000 T+L readers completed the 2024 survey.

Guest room at Hotel Drover

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The final scores are averages of these responses.

“Loved this small hotel.

2 hotel winner for Austin.

Bar at Hotel Saint Cecilia

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2 winner for Houston.

“Each room is different and a pleasant surprise, pet friendly and quiet.

The smell of leather is everywhere,” one reader wrote about the winning hotel.

Exterior of Hotel Drover with neon signs

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“Amazing decor everywhere.

The drinks from the bar are pricey but excellent.

Perfect location in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

Lobby of Lancaster Hotel

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Hotel stores and staff are wonderful.”

T+L Reader

Cowboy Chic!

The smell of leather is everywhere.

“Superb luxury boutique hotel next to the theater,” one reader noted.

“Staff was some of the best.

Friendly, efficient and eager to help.”