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Gateway Guesthouse

1001 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704 (South Austin)
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Gateway Guesthouse
Ranked #3 of 38 Austin B&B and Inns
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Gothenburg, Sweden
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Lovely little place. Very friendly inn-keepers who are more than happy to help with advice on restaurants etc. Excellent home-cooked breakfast. Within walking distance to South Congress. Nice stroll through a residential area. Note: they do have (very friendly) dogs in the house, in case you happen to have an allergy.

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GatewayGuesthouse, Owner at Gateway Guesthouse, responded to this review
18 May 2013

It was a pleasure to have you stop by and stay with us. We hope you continued travels were enjoyable. Just so everyone is aware, both of our dogs are hypoallergenic, as I too am allergic. The Standard Poodle Louie and the Soft Coated Wheaten Leo are both groomed dogs. So there are no worries about allergies. Thanks again and... More

Cairo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

If you're looking for a calm and genuinely welcoming place to stay yet close proximity to the city center of Austin, the Gateway is your best pick. Add to it the outstanding home cooked breakfast and the innkeepers willingness to go above and beyond to make their guests feel at home, you will not even want to leave at the... More

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GatewayGuesthouse, Owner at Gateway Guesthouse, responded to this review
17 May 2013

We were thrilled to have you here with us for such a special weekend. It was a pure pleasure. We hope we'll see you again very soon! B&B More

Dewey, Arizona
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

What a great place and what a great city. I have never had such good food in my life!!! Its just a very lovely place!!! The city was awesome the location was just prefect access to thing very close to the bat bridge

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GatewayGuesthouse, Owner at Gateway Guesthouse, responded to this review
13 May 2013

We adored having you stay with us and enjoy the wonderful town of Austin. We hope to see you again very soon. B&B More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Wow! I have stayed in a lot of B&Bs over the years, and the Gateway Guesthouse is definitely one of my favorites. Everything is just perfect--the accommodations are lovely (and uber clean), the inn keepers are warm and welcoming, and well, I can't tell you how wonderful breakfasts are--you just have to experience them for yourself. Do yourself a favor... More

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GatewayGuesthouse, Owner at Gateway Guesthouse, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Thank you so much for your review. It was great to have you two here with us and enjoy some quiet after your busy weekend! We look forward to seeing you again! Blaise & Bess More

Houston, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I just visited Gateway Guesthouse last weekend and everything was perfect. The breakfasts were so delicious and the master suite was spacious and relaxing, with my own private patio! The poolside lounge area is very Zen. I will go back!

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GatewayGuesthouse, Owner at Gateway Guesthouse, responded to this review
5 April 2013

We so enjoyed having you stay here with us and loved that you had "the best breakfast of my life" and then the "second best breakfast of my life" while here! We hope to see you again very soon! B&B More

Petersfield, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

The Gateway Guesthouse is the best B&B I've ever stayed in for a number of reasons. Bess and Blaise who run it, are two of the nicest, friendliest and loveliest people I've ever had the pleasure in meeting. The room was amazing and cleaned every day. The whole house is beautiful and the garden is great too. There's two gorgeous... More

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GatewayGuesthouse, Owner at Gateway Guesthouse, responded to this review
20 March 2013

Jhon, thank you so much for the review. It was a joy to have you here with us and we can't wait to see you again in a year. And thank you for trying, very hard, to get us into this decade with twittering, or is it tweettering, and instagraming...... Yow! Be well and have a super year! B&B More

New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Had a genuinely wonderful experience at Gateway Guesthouse... Such a beautiful property. Very zen and serene and perfectly located to downtown and SoCo areas. Bess and Blaise were the perfect hosts and made sure all our needs were met. And, breakfasts were absolutely the best part of the day. You can tell breakfasts were made daily with love. I can't... More

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GatewayGuesthouse, Owner at Gateway Guesthouse, responded to this review
15 March 2013

Thanks so much. It was a pleasure to have you here with us and we'll look forward to seeing you again for some R&R. All the best, B&B More

Chicago, Illinois
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

This was our first trip to Austin which we loved and a key component to why we loved the trip so much was our stay at this gem of a B&B. Blaise (Innkeeper) and Bess (Chef) are wonderful hosts with phenomenal recommendations where the locals go! It helps to like dogs when visiting this establishment because they (Louie and Leo)... More

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GatewayGuesthouse, Owner at Gateway Guesthouse, responded to this review
7 March 2013

We always try to let folks know the Loft is a 'climb'. We are super glad you have enjoyed both your stays with us and can't wait to see you again! B&B More

Nelson, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

My sister, her BFF and I met from opposite ends of the country in Austin to enjoy a weekend in warm weather mid January. We had great rooms, everything we could have wanted was provided. We enjoyed 2 cooking classes with Bess: Knife Skills and Boning Basics, with opportunities for hands-on practice as well as good information. Bess' motto is... More

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GatewayGuesthouse, Owner at Gateway Guesthouse, responded to this review
6 February 2013

We are so glad you enjoyed both your stay and cooking class with us. It was a true pleasure to have you here. We look forward to seeing you again soon. More

Houston, Texas, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

The Gateway Guesthouse is our current go-to B&B in Austin. Very high quality and delicious breakfast. And the Beds are super comfortable. Our favorite room is the Master Retreat because its huge and nicely furnished. We have also stayed in the loft and found it very cozy and warm. But beware the stairs are steep. For those who are interested... More

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GatewayGuesthouse, Owner at Gateway Guesthouse, responded to this review
12 December 2012

Thanks so much for joining us again and for your kind words. We'll look forward to seeing you again! B&B More

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Additional Information about Gateway Guesthouse

Also Known As:
Gateway Guesthouse Austin, Texas
Address: 1001 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
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Region: United States > Texas > Austin > South Austin
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 38 B&Bs / Inns in Austin
Price Range: €€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Gateway Guesthouse is a luxury bed and breakfast, dedicated to excellence in accommodations, amenities, service and cuisine. Join us at this historic 1917 property, in our world class accommodations and for our chef-prepared, critically acclaimed and award winning breakfasts. When you are ready to venture out, we are located at the intersection of downtown, SOCO and the East Side; near everything that makes Austin so special. We look forward to welcoming you. ... more   less 

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