Adams House, Austin

A Bed & Breakfast

Historic Hyde Park Colonial Home

Sidney Lock, Proprietor
4300 Avenue G

Austin, Texas 78751
(512) 453-7696
FAX (512) 453-2616
Email: reservations@theadamshouse.com

History

Adams House is located in historic and central Hyde Park. It was built in 1911 for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gesswein as a one-story, L-shaped bungalow with wraparound porches on the east and south sides. The House was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Adams in 1922 and was elevated to a two-story colonial revival home in 1931. Adams House was recently renovated by historic preservation architect Gregory Free. The original pine floors, sash windows, slate flooring and twelve-foot ceilings have all been restored. The home is now owned and operated as a bed and breakfast establishment by Sidney Lock.

Accommodations

All rooms and suites, except the John R. Lock Bungalow, are located on the second floor and accessible by stairs only.

The William T. Adams Suite A king-size poster bed, antique secretary, dresser, and chest of drawers furnish the bedroom. In addition, there is a lovely sun porch with a queen-size sleeper sofa, and antique wicker pieces. The bath is totally restored with granite counters and slate floors.

- $149/night

The Elisabet Ney Room contains a queen-size bed, antique painted chest, and a Baker chest of drawers. The private bathroom includes a full-size tub, with shower.

- $110/night

The Hyde Park Room This bedroom contains a pine queen-size poster bed, antique armoire, and walnut antique chest with marble top. It has its own bath, with pedestal lavatory and shower.

- $99/night

The Monroe Shipe Room contains a double bed with antique white furniture.  It has its own bath, with pedestal lavatory and tile shower with bench.

- $99/night

The John R. Lock Bungalow is a separate house behind the big house.  It contains a king-size bed, TV with VCR, separate entry room with small refrigerator, single bed, and armoire.  The bath has a granite counter, travertine floors and a deep jacuzzi tub.

- $149/night

Location

Adams House is located at the corner of Avenue G and 43rd Street in historic Hyde Park. Shipe Park, with tennis courts, swimming pool and playscape, is located one block to the north as is the Elisabet Ney Museum. To the east one block is Hyde Park Bar and Grill and la Dolce Vita Coffee House. Other favorite nearby restaurants include Mother's Vegetarian Restaurant, Asti Italian Restaurant, Julio's, and Quack's Bakery and Coffee House. Hancock Golf Course is in the neighborhood; the University of Texas and LBJ Library are also in close proximity. The neighborhood is ideal for walking and biking with wide streets, beautiful trees and historic homes.

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Album - Click here for images of the Adams House

Tour - Take a tour of the Adams House

Additional Information

We offer the Texas State Employees' discount rate during the week while on State business. We also offer a monthly rate of $2170, which is not subject to the hotel occupancy tax.

Reservations may be made by telephone or by clicking [HERE], and confirmed with a credit card number.
Payment by cash, check, American Express, VISA or MasterCard may be made at time of arrival.
Reservations may be canceled up to four days prior to arrival time.

During the weekday, breakfast, consisting of homemade granola & other cereals, some home-baked muffins & breads, fresh fruit, breakfast tacos, juice & coffee, is available between 7-10AM.  A full breakfast is served in the dining room on weekends. If there are dietary concerns, please let us know at the time of your reservation.

We regret our facilities are not suitable for pets and children under the age of twelve.
Smoking and candle burning are strictly prohibited except out of doors.
Wireless (Wi-Fi) access is available on premise.

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