Sandy Carson
This year, the Dub wins two awards from our readers. If Jay Gatsby lived in 2099, his pool would look like this. Swank. Modern. Nestle in your own cabana or do laps like a lapper. Better yet, try to win Daisy's affection and order her a French Pear from the Wet Bar. This pool was meant for lounging; at night the lights of Austin stretch out above and soft candles light your footpath. If you'd rather judge a place based on how nice its bathroom is (and we don't see any reason why you shouldn't), the W will be at the top of your list. A hallway of private powder rooms, each fresh as a ... daisy (sorry), provide a much-needed respite from the maddening crowds in the downstairs bars.
