Sources for Austin Proper Hotel
Every line on the Austin Proper Hotel record, with where it came from, what kind of source it is and the date we read it.
Back to the record- Current as of
- 6 Oct 2026
- Last reviewed
- 19 Aug 2026
- Strongest evidence
- Specified
- Coverage
- Documented across 8 of 8 pathways.
Practical details and location
The practical details and the map point, 30.2661, -97.7502
Evidence by area
All eight areas, in the order this index reads them. Every line was read and placed by a person.
Air Ecology
Not published. We looked and found nothing on this, which is a gap in what we could read, not a finding about the building.
Water Integrity
The hotel FAQ says it serves its own boxed water in place of plastic bottles. Nothing is published on the water's source, treatment or filtration, or on tap water in rooms.
In their words: “The hotel uses Proper Sustainable Boxed Water to reduce plastic waste”
Light Rhythm
The rooms page describes an abundance of natural light in the Premier Suites and floor to ceiling windows in select rooms. No glazing, lamp specification or colour temperature is published, and design press notes the windows are UV blocking.
In their words: “Enjoy expansive Downtown views and an abundance of natural light in our stylishly appointed Premier Suites”
King rooms have bedside controls for lighting and blackout shades. No lamp, colour temperature or dimming specification is published.
In their words: “bedside controls for lighting and blackout shades”
EMF Harmony
Not published. We looked and found nothing on this, which is a gap in what we could read, not a finding about the building.
Materials and Textiles
Design press names locally quarried travertine and ceramics by Rick Van Dyke among the interior materials. Named materials and a named maker; nothing further is published on finishes or emissions.
In their words: “locally quarried travertine”
Read it: Austin Proper Hotel by Kelly Wearstler Archived copy
Design press publishes low-VOC paints among the building's specifications, alongside insulated dual-pane UV-blocking windows. A named finish class that limits off-gassing; no emissions measurement is published.
In their words: “reclaimed irrigation systems, in-building chilled water loops, centralized boilers, low-VOC paints, energy-efficient LEDs, and insulated dual-pane UV-blocking windows”
Read it: Austin Proper Hotel by Kelly Wearstler Archived copy
The hotel publishes its room interiors as Arts and Crafts inspired wall coverings, distressed hardwoods and area rugs. Descriptive rather than specified; no material is named to a species, maker or certification.
In their words: “Interiors are deeply influenced by local craft and artisans, featuring Arts & Crafts-inspired wall coverings, distressed hardwoods, and barefoot-friendly area rugs.”
Design press documents the interior wood build: Shou Sugi Ban charred cypress wall panels, a sculptural white oak staircase, and cabinet inlay tiles by Austin ceramicist Rick Van Dyke. Named species, a named technique and a named maker; nothing is published on finishes or emissions.
In their words: “Shou Sugi Ban cypress”
Read it: Kelly Wearstler creates sculptural oak staircase for Austin hotel Archived copy
In a 2025 interview the interior designer names the timber partner as Austin mill Delta Millworks, with proprietary finishes developed for the hotel, and names the tile provenance as vintage dead-stock tiles from Portugal. A named supplier and a named provenance, stated by the designer on the record.
In their words: “Vintage dead-stock tiles from Portugal”
Read it: Inside Kelly Wearstler's Design Philosophy At The Proper Hotels Archived copy
Food and Kitchen
The hotel publishes menus built around local farms and plant-forward dining across its restaurants. No farm is named and no share of sourcing is published.
In their words: “menus built around local farms, vibrant produce, and nutrient-rich ingredients”
The hotel publishes kitchen practices across its five venues, all run with Austin operator MML Hospitality: no artificial dyes, low temperature cooking methods, locally sourced produce, and seed oil free cooking at La Piscina. Practices claimed by the property; no farm or supplier is named.
In their words: “No artificial dyes”
The group's nourishment page names the whole kitchen system at brand level: exclusively extra virgin olive, avocado, coconut and Zero Acre oil for high heat, organic and farmers-market produce with named partners Harry's Berries and Chino Farms, regenerative grains, grass-fed meats and free-range poultry, across every flagship kitchen.
It covers the operator or the group, not this property on its own.
In their words: “Our culinary teams cook exclusively with clean, stable fats: extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, and Zero Acre oil for high-heat applications.”
Biophilic and Healing Design
Not published. We looked and found nothing on this, which is a gap in what we could read, not a finding about the building.
Sound and Sensory Ecology
Not published. We looked and found nothing on this, which is a gap in what we could read, not a finding about the building.
Certifications
Girls Who Eat Conscious rating, issued by Girls Who Eat, Non-Toxic Travel Made Simple
Awarded: Not stated. Valid until: Not stated.
Disclosures
Compare what each stay offers, how it was checked and what still needs confirming. Assessment labels describe the review, not an overall quality rating.
A low score means a property has not published information. It does not mean the property is unsafe, unhealthy or poorly run.
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