The celebrated Driskill Hotel, located in downtown Austin in the heart of the business, entertainment, and historic districts, offers... more »
The celebrated Driskill Hotel, located in downtown Austin in the heart of the business, entertainment, and historic districts, offers historic accommodations with the modern luxuries of today. Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill's Romanesque architecture and extravagant Texan decor provide a grandiose escape for any getaway or special occasion. The Driskill also offers a 24-hour business center and fitness studio, along with round-the-clock concierge services. Our talented culinary teams provide guests with award-winning contemporary American cuisine and a world-class wine selection in the Driskill Grill, as well as more casual fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the 1886 Café & Bakery. Both restaurants offer full bars. With over 19,000 square feet of meeting space, The Driskill also provides professional and catering services for meetings, weddings, and private events.
Official Hotel Information
Location. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the Driskill Hotel was once the showplace of a cattle baron. Located seven miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, this historic 12-story hotel is adjacent to Sixth Street entertainment district and less than one mile from the Texas State Capitol Complex. Hotel Features. Gargoyles and busts of The Driskill Hotel's owner and his sons still peer out from high above each entrance, and shorhorn steer heads adorn the outer walls. The lobby's three-story columns reach to a stained-glass dome ceiling canopying marble floors. The hotel features a full-service business center, elegant meeting facilities wired with high-tech capabilities, and a fitness studio complete with stretching room and massage tables. The Driskill Grill offers contemporary American cuisine in elegant surroundings, while old Texas-style décor is found in the 1886 Café & Bakery, serving full breakfasts and light entrees daily. The Driskill Bar is furnished with cowhide couches and features an extensive wine list, native Texas brews, and live piano music. Guestrooms. Palatial guestrooms and suites span from the Driskill's Traditional Wing, built in 1929 featuring the colorful surroundings of the Texas Hill Country, to the Historic Wing's vaulted decorative ceilings, detailed woodwork and balconies. Both wings include original art, lavish draperies, and opulent beds featuring Frette Italian linens. Bathrooms are outfitted with black Brazilian marble tile, brass fixtures and bathrobes. Nightly turndown service, minibars and expanded cable television are room standards. Complimentary guestroom amenities include coffee service, newspapers and high- speed Internet access. Expert Tip. Built in 1886, the Driskill is rich in history and serves as a landmark of Texas hospitality. Its dark mahogany bar with brass railings, scrolled mirrors and crystal globes was imported from Germany and has been featured in many movies throughout the decades, including Cabaret in 1972. This hotel is non-smoking. Valet Parking Notice: $25 per night with a $5 additional fee for oversized vehicles. .
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Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas stands as a landmark of Texas hospitality. Austin's legendary luxury hotel occupies a dynamic site in the city's business district, convenient to the capitol building, convention center, entertainment district and other key destinations. The lobby of the Driskill sets the initial tone of comfort and elegance with three-story columns framing a marble floor and stained-glass dome ceiling. Guests select from 188 rooms and suites distributed between the Historic Wing - with soaring ceilings, elaborate woodwork and balconies- and the Traditional Wing, built in 1929 and featuring art deco styling and the colors of the Texas Hill Country.The Driskill nightly valet parking charge is $21.00
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Excellent location - wonderful ambiance.The $20 parking.“Lot of value for the money if you enjoy the ambiance of an older hotel. Right in the center of town - great...
It had great character and I loved the
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Posted Sep 25, 2007
Excellent
It had great character and I loved the history of the hotel. It was wonderful.I have no complaints at all.“It was a beautiful hotel and very attentive staff. The room was lovely and comfortable. I would definitely stay here in the future...
Decor was wonderful; service from
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Posted Sep 18, 2007
Excellent
Decor was wonderful; service from household to bellboys was great!This is a downtown hotel, and we did have to deal with panhandlers, but not outside our hotel!“A visual and exciting place to be. Quite a lot of history just right in the hotel....
The pleasant historic quality was
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Posted Sep 17, 2007
Excellent
The pleasant historic quality was genuine and yet the rooms and facilities had today's amenities.There was a strange musty smell in the lobby.“The Distill hotel has survived for over 140 years, thanks to the appreciation of Austins own citizens....
It has historic elegant features.Hotel
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Posted Sep 09, 2007
Horrible
It has historic elegant features.Hotel double booked rooms/we were sent somewhere else/ given wrong driving directions.“My wife and I arrived at the hotel late. The front desk person told us that the room that had been reserved for us was put out of ...
We felt like we were at home in a
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Posted Sep 08, 2007
Excellent
We felt like we were at home in a luxury place!Well it would have been nice if it had a pool but it was great!“This place was great! The hotel itself was gorgeous and it has a lot of history to it that is really neat. It is very convenient to the...
The personnel and all the details that
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Posted Sep 06, 2007
Excellent
The personnel and all the details that we feel on real vacation in the center of a big City.First, I didn't like the smell and also we could hear the elevators from our room.“The architecture and the well maintenance of the hotel are outstanding. We ...
Great location.No public parking. You
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Posted Sep 06, 2007
Okay
Great location.No public parking. You have to let them park your car for $21 a day.“Beware if you stay here it is $21 a day to park your car plus tips. You have no option but to let them park your car...
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