The Driskill
Austin, Texas
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About the Hotel
Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill remains a landmark of legendary Texas hospitality. Located in downtown Austin, The Driskill is convenient to all that the city has to offer, including the convention center, opera, symphony, fine dining and shopping. Known as the "live music capital of the world," Austin is home to more than 100 music venues, many within walking distance.
Location
The Driskill
604 Brazos Street
Austin, Texas
78701
Nearest Airport: AUS
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Room Service
- Business
- Business Center/Services
- Meeting Rooms
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Interests
- City
- Signature Perks
Reviews for The Driskill
A superb hotel
This hotel delivered over and beyond our expectations in many ways. Amazing facilities - our room and amenities were first class with the most comfortable bed. Hotel is a top Austin attraction with a great bar, 1886 cafe for the most delicious breakfast; hotel employees were very friendly and attentive with a can do attitude that made our stay very enjoyable. This hotel is also in a great location with easy access to downtown shopping and events and on the action-packed 6th Street or a short walk to the beautiful serenity of Lady Bird Lake. We would highly recommend this hotel for special occasions and leisure stays.
Hendricks62 - London, United Kingdom
Good but needs new rollaway beds and sleeper sofas.
Beautiful historic hotel. Very nice, large bar area with great cocktails. Breakfast and lunch restaurant with good menu options and coffee. Rollaway bed and pull out sofa bed were terribly uncomfortable and therefore unusable. Needs a WOH lounge.
snowwhite999 - Chapin, South Carolina
The Driskill - Beautiful Historic Hotel Austin Texas
The Driskill is one of the most beautiful hotels we have ever stay in. It is a must stop in Austin Texas. The location on a corer on 6th Street places right were all the action occurs whether its restaurants, bars or entertainment. They have a beautiful lounge and wonderful café that provides delicious food and drink. If your also into history its the place to be. Beautifully decorated for Christmas.
bobrM7558CF
Fancy with Ghost Encounters
Unique historic hotel that takes you back to when hotel stay’s were fancy. The building itself is a marvel! It takes a couple days to explore and appreciate its decore and build. My family and I went exploring for ghost encounters, saw minimal activity but the stay was great! Great gym-free water for guests and towels. Breakfast diner- decent prices for Austin, good coffee. Bar- yummy espresso martini! Must try! *Right on 6th street AND short walk to the state capitol!
Gabriela S
Not a great place to visit during time of hosting wedding reception.
Overall good experience however visited during time of the hotel hosting large wedding reception. This resulted in 20m wait time to park in street for valet service, coupled with a room over the reception hall. Entire music lyrics could be heard in room until 1030PM. Would be a great place to have a reception but not to visit during that time.
justinp653
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