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Property Amenities
This Austin hotel adjoins the 6th Street Entertainment District and is two blocks from the Warehouse District, famed for its restaurants and live-music scene. The Driskill is a member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America.
The hotel's mezzanine level has an impressive marble floor and a wraparound balcony overlooking bustling 6th and Brazos streets. Room service and concierge service are available around the clock. The 24-hour business center includes computers with complimentary high-speed Internet access. The property is smoke-free (fines apply for smoke-free violations).
Rooms
This Austin hotel offers 189 guestrooms. Beds are topped with Italian Frette linens, down duvets with cotton covers, and down pillows. Rooms feature Victorian or traditional Austin decor, with heavy draperies, tall windows, high ceilings, original art, framed Texas-themed memorabilia, and granite-topped end tables.
Amenities include complimentary iPod docking stations, 32-inch flat-panel televisions, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibars, and bathrobes. Private bathrooms feature shaving/makeup mirrors and Gilchrist and Soames Destination Earth amenities.
In-room childcare (surcharge)and turndown service (on request) are also available.
Room Amenities
Dining
Driskill Grill - Renowned restaurant serving New American cuisine. Seafood, steak, poultry, and vegetarian items, as well as prix fixe and tasting menus. Menu may include Macadamia Encrusted Ahi, Sautéed Wild Salmon, Flame-Grilled Filet Mignon. Award-winning wine list. Dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday.
1886 Café & Bakery - Lobby-level café and bakery with viewing window and mahogany bar. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night desserts, beer, wine, cocktails. Sunday brunch menu until mid-afternoon. Open daily early morning to late evening.
Driskill Bar - Texas-themed lounge with stuffed longhorn head over the fireplace, cowhide couches, faux-snakeskin wallpaper. Live piano music Monday–Saturday, early evening to late evening. Signature drinks, Texas beers, extensive wine list, casual menu of appetizers and light entrees.
Recreation
The 24-hour health club, located on the mezzanine level, has a fitness area overlooking the street. In addition to five weight machines, guests can work out on elliptical trainers, treadmills, stationary bikes, and stair steppers. Facilities include a stretching room and men's and women's locker rooms with steam rooms. Cold water and chilled face cloths are provided. Massage treatments are available by appointment (surcharge).
Town Lake, five blocks from the hotel, offers a 10-mile hiking and biking path along the Colorado River. Seasonal recreation includes canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboating. Golf courses are within 10 miles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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“Lovely Stay”
incredible historic hotel which was opened in 1886 and quite lovely! Staff is very friendly and helpful. We ate at the 1886 Cafe and the meal was wonderful.
“Terrific Stay”
The room was lovely, the staff charming and our meal at the Grill was sublime. I plan to stay here the next time we visit.
“The best!!!!!!!!”
Excellent....from the location to every single person on staff....Made you truely feel like family!!!!!!!!!
“Excellent”
Excellent food service and very excelent staff. Facilities are 1886-1889 opulent
“Great Austin Hotel”
I love this hotel. I have stayed here before and did not book my room through expedia the first time. The first time, my room was spacious and very comfortable. This time, the room was much smaller and felt a little cramped. Still a great hotel and great service.
“It's a 10, folks!”
My room was luxurious beyond imagination: cozy king bed that made me feel like a queen; black marble bathroom floor with modern fixtures and a fabulous tub; well stocked mini-bar; comfy, elegant lobby; great bar and cafe.
“The Driskill April 2012”
Had a lovely time at the Driskill. The hotel is conveniently located for visiting The Capital, the Bob Bullock museum and events on 6th street. Happy hour was wonderful and the breakfasts were delicious!
“Amazing memorable experience!!!”
What an amazing experience. Everyone was so helpful, kind and welcoming. Help was available from everyone at any time. We even spent time exploring all of the "haunted stories" and had a ball. It's close to restaurants, shopping and anything you can imagine. The valet's were wonderful and the entire time we spent there was just absolutely incredible. The Drikell is awesome and I would love to stay there again and again. I highly recommend this hotel. Thanks for making our visit to Austin so memorable.!
“Old World Elegance in Cool Downtown Austin”
My daughter and I loved our stay at The Driskill. We stayed in one of the Curio rooms, which are small, but, very comfortable and economical. This beautiful, historic hotel is so charming and its staff is first-class and made us feel very welcome. We loved being right on 6th Street, where you are close to everything and are able to walk around the area (which is great because parking is challenging in downtown Austin). We had a delicious breakfast at Café Crêpe of Austin - about 5 blocks away on San Jacinto. I highly recommend The Driskill and plan on staying there again.
“Austin's Historic Hotel”
This was a wonderful hotel. Comparable to The Parker House in Boston. It IS an old hotel. The rooms that we had were tiny, but we knew that when we made the reservation. They do have large rooms, but they are more expensive. It is right on 6th Street which is where we wanted to be. We could walk to all the clubs and music venues. The staff could not have been more helpful and the bar is great for Happy Hour drinks and food. Can't wait to go back!
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The preferred airport for The Driskill is Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.) - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi.
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