The Frances Modern Inn, gay-friendly hotel in Austin
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The Frances Modern Inn

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1123 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
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Phone
(512) 675-0011
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Website
www.thefrancesmoderninn.com

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About this place The Frances Modern Inn

The Frances Modern Inn is a small boutique inn on East 11th Street in East Austin, set in restored older houses. It's a mainstream, gay-friendly inn and not a gay venue. With only a handful of rooms, it feels more like a guesthouse than a hotel. Google reviewers give it about 4.9 from nearly 600 reviews. Downtown and the Red River music district are a short ride or a long walk away, and the East Side's bars and taquerias are close by. Austin's gay bars are mostly on 4th Street downtown, a quick Uber away. Rooms are few, so book early for SXSW, ACL and F1 weekends.

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Card payments accepted Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-popular Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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4.9
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588 reviews

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Pixel Theory Jun 2026
★★★★★

The Frances Modern Inn is a beautiful and stylish place to stay. The rooms are modern, clean, and very comfortable. The atmosphere is peaceful, and every detail feels thoughtfully designed. The staff is welcoming and helpful, making the entire experience enjoyable. A perfect choice for a relaxing and memorable stay!

Yunus Emre Altilar Jun 2026
★★★★★

I loved everything about this place. The room, the location, the complimentary drinks… I highly recommend it.

Ashley Spector Jun 2026
★★★★★

There is so much to do within walking distance of the Inn- but it was hard to leave the stunning and cozy room! Would recommend for a vacation or staycation! They were also incredibly kind and flexible when I had to change my travel plans at the last minute.

Stephanie Lacey Jun 2026
★★★★★

This is one of the best places I have stayed. The rooms are beautiful, staff is very accommodating, location has plenty of walkable restaurants. Highly recommend.

Sara Vanlandingham Jun 2026
★★★★★

Fantastic little place in a great location, we loved staying here close to Franklins, Paperboy, Radio Coffee and Nicke City. Wish we could have tried Siti but unfortunately they were closed on Monday. Peaches was so responsive to requests and very kind. I hope to be back soon!

Andrea Castro May 2026
★★★★★

Enjoyed our stay! Amazing! Dinner at Siti was absolutely divine too!

Charlotte Beisel May 2026
★★★★★

I truly cannot say enough about how fabulous this place is! I stayed in room 6, which is absolutely gorgeous, as I’m sure the other rooms are. Decorated so thoughtfully, from the super soft robes and vanity kits in the bathroom to the black out curtains and stunning bay window that I could’ve sat in for hours. You can tell the staff cares deeply about creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for guests. Free coffee from the espresso machines on each floor, endless seltzer waters, books to enjoy during your stay and ample community spaces to lounge and just enjoy the environment. Surrounded by boutiques, vintage stores and some of the best breakfast tacos you’ll find in the area. Close walk to E 6th street with great food, bars and music. This is THE place to stay if you’re visit Austin. Truly the tall fancy hotels cannot compare. I will be back!!

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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