Roost Rainey opens as Austin's newest high-design hotel

Method Co's latest Roost Apartment Hotel marks the brand's first property in Texas and eighth nationwide.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Method Co has announced the opening of its latest Roost Apartment Hotel, Roost Rainey, in Austin, Texas. The 59-key property offers a mix of fully furnished studio, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartment hotel units, all designed to be a home away from home while delivering the sophistication and service of a boutique hotel. The hotel's interiors draw inspiration from the history and cultural heritage of the Rainey Street Historic District, with layered textures, organic materials, warm tones, and custom artwork creating a personal feel.

Why it matters

The opening of Roost Rainey marks an exciting chapter in Method Co's continued national expansion, bringing the brand's high-design apartment hotel concept to Texas for the first time. The project also represents a continuation of the vision for experiential living on Rainey Street, with guests receiving exclusive access to the wellness amenities and food and beverage offerings of the larger Paseo development.

The details

Roost Rainey spans four floors of Paseo – LV Collective's 48-story mixed-use development at 80 Rainey Street. The hotel's interiors, designed collaboratively by LV Collective, Method Co, and ZZ Driggs, feature layered textures, organic materials, warm tones, and custom artwork by Alex Bodishbaugh. Roost Rainey's apartment hotel units include elegant, warm designs with handcrafted details, subtle textures, vintage rugs, and natural finishes that echo Austin's architectural character and the Rainey Street Historic District's Mexican-American heritage. The 59-key property offers a mix of fully furnished studio, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units, all with full-size kitchens, in-unit laundry, and the brand's premium in-room coffee program.

  • Roost Rainey opened in February 2026.

The players

Method Co

A company that has announced the opening of its latest Roost Apartment Hotel, marking the brand's first property in Texas and eighth nationwide.

Paseo – LV Collective

A 48-story mixed-use development at 80 Rainey Street in Austin, Texas, where the Roost Rainey hotel is located.

LV Collective

A company that collaborated with Method Co and ZZ Driggs on the design of the Roost Rainey hotel interiors.

ZZ Driggs

A company that collaborated with Method Co and LV Collective on the design of the Roost Rainey hotel interiors.

Alex Bodishbaugh

The artist who created custom artwork for the Roost Rainey hotel.

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What they’re saying

“Roost Rainey marks an exciting chapter in our continued national expansion, and we couldn't imagine a better city for our first Texas property. Our goal with every Roost location is to create a beautifully designed, highly liveable space that feels rooted in its surroundings. With Paseo and Rainey Street as our backdrop, we're excited to welcome travellers to a hotel experience that embodies the spirit and energy of Austin.”

— Randall Cook, Co-founder and CEO of Method Co

“The opening of Roost Rainey represents more than a hotel debut — it's a continuation of our vision for what experiential living on Rainey Street can be. Together with Method Co, we're creating a stay that's rooted in the neighbourhood's character while bringing guests seamless access to Paseo's wellness, coworking and culinary offerings.”

— David Kanne, LV Collective CEO

The takeaway

The opening of Roost Rainey in Austin's Rainey Street Historic District showcases the continued growth of Method Co's high-design apartment hotel concept, which aims to create beautifully designed, highly livable spaces that are rooted in their local surroundings. The project also represents an evolution of the experiential living vision for the Rainey Street neighborhood, blending hotel amenities with access to the wellness, coworking, and culinary offerings of the larger Paseo development.