Driskill Hotel Austin

4 stars

604 Brazos Street, Austin, United States, 78701

The Driskill Hotel Exterior The Driskill

The Driskill Hotel Interior Cattle Baron Suite

The Driskill Hotel Interior Brazos Suite Living Room

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Editorial review

The Driskill Hotel has been frequented by politicians and rich people for over a century. The bar and restaurant are great, but the room quality varies greatly.

Overview

Situated in the centre of Austin and surrounded by business, entertainment and historic sights the five-star Driskill hotel is a luxurious residence within a short stroll from Paramount Theatre, Governor's Mansion, Texas State Capitol, Austin Music Hall, Opera Symphony House, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and Blanton Museum of Art.

Originally built in 1886 as the showplace of cattle baron Jesse Driskill the property combines old-world charm with all of today's modern amenities. Designed in elegant classic style the Driskill remains a landmark of Texas hospitality and offers an elite level of luxury and service. The guests will be fascinated with a full-service spa, an indoor swimming pool, a modern fitness centre and a business center with small meeting rooms and high-speed internet access.

All 189 guestrooms with elegant furniture and fabulous views promise complete retreat and unforgettable impressions to leisure guests and offer state-of-the-art office equipment and wireless internet connection to business travelers.

The Driskill hotel’s award-winning on-site restaurant serves a carefully chosen selection of quality specialties along with a wide range of beverages from local and international cuisine.

The hotel is 74km from San Antonio International Airport.

Year renovated 2008. Number of floors 12. Number of rooms 188.

Distance to:

City Center - 200 m
Train Station: Downtown Station - 400 m, Plaza Saltillo Station - 1.4km
Bus stop - 100 m

Rooms

Among the hotel’s 189 guestrooms one can find double rooms with king-size beds, double rooms with queen-size beds, standard queen rooms with two queen-size beds, king suites with king-size beds, executive suites with king-size beds and presidential suites with king-size beds. All the non-smoking guestrooms come with premium bedding, make-up mirrors, designer toiletries, bathrobes, complimentary newspapers, multi-line phones with voice mail, premium cable televisions, video game consoles, air conditioning, mini-bars, ceiling fans, refrigerators and wireless high-speed internet access. Breakfast buffet is included with your booking.

All children under the age of 17 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. Pets are allowed on request. Cribs and babysitting facilities are available on request.

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Dining options

The Driskill Grill is a famous award-winning on-site restaurant which invites the guests to feast on an ever-changing array of innovative and impeccably prepared delicacies from traditional local and international cuisine in the most elegant surrounding. Continental breakfast is served daily from 7am till 10.30am. The lunch is offered every day from noon till 3pm and the dinner – from 5pm till 11pm.

The newly renovated Cafe and Bakery is a lovely dining place which boasts tasty regional American food that combines time-honored Texas comfort and contemporary fare with the innovative ideas. It serves light snacks and a variety of drinks daily from 10am till 11pm.

A full breakfast is served and charges are applicable.

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Work

The Driskill hotel provides excellent conference and meeting facilities for business purposes with its large conference hall and separate small meeting rooms. The conference hall and the meeting rooms feature high-speed internet access and a printer/ photocopier/ scanner/ fax technologies available to visitors 24 hours a day. Wireless internet connection is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

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Leisure

The hotel’s recreation facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a contemporary fitness center with the most up-to-date equipment and a modern spa and wellness centre with a sauna. The spa provides marvelous massages, aromatherapy procedures, various facial and body treatments.

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Facilities

General	Elevator
Room facilities	Air conditioning Room service In-room safe
Dining facilities	Breakfast Continental breakfast Restaurant Bar
Business facilities	Wi-Fi Internet
Facilities for people with disabilities	Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
Internet	Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge
Guest Parking	Private hotel parking is possible on site and the rate is USD 28 per day.

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Guest feedback

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Great location close to restaurants and cafe, hotel is beautiful, the interior lobby is magnificent.
The staff is awesome and the rooms are clean.
The rooms are clean and great restaurants are close by.

Average guest rating

Excellent

3.9

Based on 36 reviews

Policies

Check-In	from 4 pm
Check-Out	until 12 pm
Children and extra beds	All children under the age of 17 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. One child under the age of 1 may stay for free. Older children/adults may stay at the price of USD 30.00 per night/person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Pets	Pets are allowed on request

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What's nearby?

Known as the World’s Live Music Capital Austin is home to almost 200 music venues many within walking distance of the Driskill hotel. Austin Convention Centre is situated just 600m away from the residence, Palmer Event Centre - 1.5km, Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library - 2.4km, Austin Children's Museum - 500m, Congress Avenue Bridge - 800m, State Capital - 600m, the Capitol Building - 600m, the Capital Complex Visitors Centre - 500m, Barton Springs Pool - 2.6km, Zilker Park - 2.6km, Zilker Botanical Gardens - 2.6km, Paramount Theatre - 200m, Frank Erwin Centre - 1.4km, the University of Austin - 1.9km, the University of Texas - 1.9km, Congress Avenue Bats – 500m, Lago Vista Golf Course - 3.5km, Austin Museum of Art – 500m and Umlauf Sculpture Garden – 2km away from the accommodation.

Attractions for Tourists	The Strip - 300 m Sixth Street Area - 400 m Downtown Austin - 500 m Capitol Building - 500 m Texas State Capitol - 700 m Congress Avenue Bridge - 800 m Town Lake - 1.1km
Convention Centers	Austin Convention Center - 600 m
Monuments and Landmarks	Capital Complex Visitors Center - 500 m
Historical sites	Governor's Mansion - 400 m
Museums	Texas Fine Arts Assn - 100 m Texas State History Museum - 200 m Mexic-Arte Museum - 200 m Imax Theatre-Bob Bullock Texas - 200 m O Henry Museum - 300 m LA Pena - 400 m Children's Museum - 400 m Austin Children's Museum - 500 m Texas State Capitol Complex - 500 m Women's Symphony League-Austin - 600 m Gallery of the Republic - 600 m Austin Symphony Orchestra Soc - 600 m French Legation Museum - 900 m
Universities, Institutes	University of Texas System - 200 m Hirschfeld-Moore House - 400 m Austin Community Clg-Records - 1.0km Physician Oncology Education - 1.1km
Theaters	Paramount Theater - 100 m
Medical care and Hospitals	Healthsouth Rehab Hospital - 800 m Brackenridge Hospital - 1.0km
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Getting there

The hotel is located in the downtown of Austin, in its business, entertainment and historic area. It is easily accessible from the major city motorways. San Antonio International Airport SAT is situated within 74km from the residence which takes approximately an hour ride. The alternative Bergstrom Airport AUS is about just 10.2km away. The nearest bus stop is only 300m far from the hotel.

Getting around

The hotel is close to the major city highways and motorways. It is located within 74km from San Antonio International Airport SAT. It takes an hour to get there by car. Bergstrom Airport AUS is 10.2km far from the accommodation. Airport transportation is available on request. Public hotel parking is possible on site.

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Driskill Hotel Austin Tx Reviews

Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Driskill Hotel Austin Tx

Average guest rating:

3.9Based on 36 reviews

Location 4.4
Rooms 3.5
Service 3.6
Value 3.7
Dining 4.3

Individual guest reviews

Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews.

Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 3.8

Beautiful hotel in a great location and turndown service nice. Rooms & bed very comfortable, wonderful Bar and good food.

Not worth the price and the menu seemed a little skimpy.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 3 Service
- 3 Value
- 5 Dining
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 4.0

The room was very clean and the hotel was quiet, the staff were very friendly, i used the complimentary internet, was a great bonus.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 4.6

I really liked the atmosphere that The Driskill hotel, extrememly accommodating staff and the rooms were clean and well appointed, and quiet.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 5 Value
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 3.9

The piano room was a great place to hang out for drinks, the friendlliness of the staff were exceptional and i'm 6'4 and the bed was just way to small.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 3 Value
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 3.7

One of the interesting aspects of The Driskill and awesome service. The room was very nice.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 1 Value
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 4.2

The hotel's best asset i felt was simply 's location and the staff were very friendly and the amenities were clean, beautiful and well maintained. Room service was excellent.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 4.2

The meetings at The Driskill went very well and staff were vey friendly, helpful and courteous. The room was perfect.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 3 Value
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 3.9

All in all, a great place to stay, the staff were extremely friendly and professional, the locker room was very small decorated well.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 4.8

The bar was an excellent place to start and finish the night off, the staff were very helpful and courteous, my room had a big bed and a nice size TV.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 5 Value
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 4.3

My stay at The Driskill was exceptional from start to finish and staff were very friendly. Overall the room was clean and serviceable.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 3 Service
- 5 Value
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 4.7

The amenities at the hotel were nice, the staff were all very accommodating and the room service meal was very good and delivered quickly.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 3.0

The hotel bar was lively on the night of christmas; has chimay on tap and service there was friendly, fast and professional. Shower pressure was good and housekeeping did an excellent job.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 1 Service
- 4 Value
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 4.5

The housekeeping staff were very polite and friendly at all times, the room I stayed in was extremely clean and comfortable.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 4.0

Staff and valet were very courteous and helpful, the bed was comfortable, and our room was relatively spacious.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Service
Driskill Hotel Austin
Average rating: 4.1

Wonderful robes and towels, huge, luxurious room. Facilities such as bar and restaurant looked very good, great local.

Very poor value and not worth the money. The front desk staff are arrogant and unhelpful.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 2 Value
- 5 Dining