What's Included and What Costs Extra at Hotel Van Zandt
The base room rate at Hotel Van Zandt covers your guestroom and standard in-room amenities; a mandatory daily guest amenity fee adds year-round rooftop pool and fitness access, high-speed Wi‑Fi, an in-room espresso machine, bottled water, and a daily food & beverage credit. Many services—valet parking, pet fee, rollaway bed, cabana rentals, and some dining and spa services—cost extra.
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What the room rate includes
Your room rate covers the booked room type and standard in-room items. Rooms at Hotel Van Zandt include options such as Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 2 Queen Beds; Room, Corner; Premium Room, Pool View; Room, Pool View; Spa King Junior Suite; Spa Queen/Queen Junior Suite; Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa); and Presidential Suite.
High-speed Wi‑Fi, an in-room espresso machine, two arrival bottles of water, and a reusable YETI bottle are provided as part of the stay through the mandatory daily guest amenity fee (see the Fees section).
- In-room espresso machine
- High-speed Wi‑Fi (reported 50+ Mbps)
- Two bottles of water on arrival and a reusable YETI bottle
- Daily food & beverage credit (part of amenity fee)
| Included item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool access | Year-round access covered by the amenity fee |
| Fitness center | 24-hour access included in the amenity fee (Peloton bikes and cardio/strength equipment) |
| In-room amenities | Espresso machine, bottled water, Wi‑Fi |
Mandatory daily guest amenity fee — what it pays for
Hotel Van Zandt charges a daily guest amenity fee per room per night. The exact dollar amount can vary by date and booking source; the hotel lists the fee as mandatory and inclusive of several on-site amenities.
Items explicitly listed as included in the amenity fee include rooftop pool access, 24-hour fitness center access, high-speed Wi‑Fi, an in-room espresso machine, arrival water and a reusable YETI bottle, a daily food & beverage credit, and some live music offerings.
- Rooftop pool (year-round access)
- 24-hour fitness center (includes Peloton bikes)
- High-speed in-room Wi‑Fi
- Daily food & beverage credit usable at Geraldine's, The Pool Deck, Café 605, minibar, or in-room dining
- Reusable YETI water bottle and arrival bottled water
- Complimentary social hour (per hotel messaging)
| Amenity | Included? |
|---|---|
| Pool access | Yes |
| Fitness center | Yes |
| Valet parking | No (separate fee) |
Dining, bars and in-room dining — what's extra
Hotel Van Zandt has multiple on-site outlets: Geraldine's (Modern Mexican with Southern influence), Brass Poppy (lobby cocktail bar), Café 605 (coffee and grab-and-go), and The Pool Bar on the rooftop. Meals, cocktails, and minibar items are charged separately unless you use the daily food & beverage credit that comes with the amenity fee.
In-room dining is offered with set service hours. Geraldine's runs scheduled hours for breakfast, brunch and dinner and hosts live local music—these are paid separately, though some hotel amenities (like the daily credit or complimentary social hour) can offset part of the cost.
- Geraldine's: breakfast, weekend brunch, dinner; reservations via OpenTable
- Brass Poppy: lobby cocktail lounge with small bites (bar hours vary)
- Café 605: coffee, breakfast tacos, sandwiches and grab-and-go items
- The Pool Bar: cocktails and light seasonal bites at the rooftop
| Outlet | Typical charge type |
|---|---|
| Geraldine's | À la carte / prix fixe Dinner Before Dark option available (separate charge) |
| Brass Poppy | À la carte cocktails and small plates |
| Café 605 | Pay per item (coffee, pastries, sandwiches) |
Rooftop pool, cabanas and pool deck access
The heated rooftop pool on the fourth floor is open year-round and is included for registered guests via the daily amenity fee. The Pool Deck also offers loungers, shaded cabanas, an underwater sound system, fire elements, and a Pool Bar serving cocktails and seasonal bites.
Cabanas and private pool passes are available for reservation and usually incur extra charges; the concierge handles cabana reservations or pool-pass inquiries. Outside day-pass options exist on some third-party listings for non-guests.
- Year-round heated pool access included for guests (via amenity fee)
- Pool Bar serves cocktails and light bites during posted hours
- Cabanas and private cabana rentals require reservation and additional fees
- Dogs are not permitted on the pool deck or in the pool
| Pool item | Included for registered guests? |
|---|---|
| General pool entry | Yes (via amenity fee) |
| Cabana rental | No (extra; reserve via concierge) |
| Pool day passes for non-guests | Available on third-party listings (extra) |
Parking, transport and airport arrangements
Hotel Van Zandt offers valet parking only; self-parking is not available on site. Valet charges are tiered depending on duration, and EV overnight charging carries an additional fee.
The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle; the concierge can arrange transportation. Rideshare to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport typically takes around 12–20 minutes depending on traffic.
- Valet parking only (no self-parking)
- Tiered valet rates apply (short and overnight rates listed by the hotel)
- Overnight EV charging incurs an extra charge
- Concierge assists with airport transfers and local transport
| Parking service | Typical fee note |
|---|---|
| Valet — 0–3 hours | $30 + tax (hotel-listed tiered rate) |
| Valet — 3–6 hours | $40 + tax (hotel-listed tiered rate) |
| Overnight / 6+ hours | $59 + tax (hotel-listed tiered rate) |
Pets, rollaways and other paid extras
Hotel Van Zandt is pet-friendly for dogs with no breed/weight restrictions (up to two dogs per room). A pet fee applies per stay and a release form must be signed at check-in; the hotel specifies that pets are not allowed at the pool or inside Geraldine's.
Other common extras include a rollaway bed (available for a nightly fee) and in-room spa services booked through a third-party provider. The property does not have an on-site spa, but Soothe provides in-room massages and facials via concierge booking.
- Pet policy: up to two dogs per room, pet fee per stay, release form at check-in
- Rollaway bed: available for an additional nightly fee
- In-room spa: third-party provider (Soothe) bookable via concierge
- Some services (valet, cabana rental, spa, minibar) are charged separately
| Extra service | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Pet fee | $100 per stay (hotel-listed) |
| Rollaway bed | $25 per night (hotel-listed) |
| In-room spa (third party) | Price varies by service and provider |
