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.
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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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