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The Driskill
- Hotels
- Austin, TX
About this business
Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill is Austin's original and iconic hotel, and today remains a landmark of legendary Texas hospitality. Located on Sixth Street in the heart of downtown Austin, the charming and historic hotel is conveniently located to all that the city has to offer, including the Texas State Capitol Building, convention center, and Austin's famed 6th Street entertainment district. Known as the "Live Music Capital of the World,®" Austin is home to nearly 200 music venues, many w... read more
Location details
604 Brazos St, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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Get your tastebuds ready! – Since I had heard such great things about the Driskill, I decided to go there for my birthday. In my opinion, this is some of the tastiest food in Austin! While the ambience is a bit stuffy and decorated in a fashion that is very antiquated, in my mind, the food is among the best there is. My husband and I each had the six-course menu, and every course tasted like heaven. Though I'd never heard of skate wing before, it was one of our courses (the courses are selected by the chef if you opt for the... read more
Not what we had hoped for - dissapointing – We ate at the Driskill in celebration of my wife's birthday and our experience was very dissapointing. After seeing the Chef on Iron Chef we were extremely excited about our trip to the Driskill. Not only was the service average but the menu was not that exciting and the food simply was not that good. We each went with the 3-course menu, my wife choosing the quail as her second course and it was awful. My steak was fatty and not that tasty. We love food and the Driskill is simply n... read more
Don't do it – The lobby is beautiful. The rooms are tiny and VERY expensive. The staff are arrogant and rude. I stayed there for my honeymoon and upon arrival did not have my wallet for them to "swipe my credit card." They would not let us check in, even after agreeing that I had given them my CC # when I made the reservation and would have charged it if we had not shown up! My wife had to write a check for the room! The room was a "suite" with a small, but nice balcony overlooking 6th St. The room itself was barely bigger t... read more
great for a bar visit but thats all – We stayed at the Driskill for one night on the 4rth floor - which is I believe part of the original part of the building, it was extremely cramped and the bathroom subpar (ive seen better for cheaper, which was disapointing because it was renovated) the room itself was charming tho. The bar and lobby are really great but you can walk in off the street to see that. The cafe wasnt all that great I felt, kinda cheesy - texan named dishes that werent texan quality. I will definatly visit the... read more
Great for a special night out! – I definitely understand why this restaurant was rated #1! Everything was absolutely spectacular. The waiters were informative and friendly. The food was so delicious and not over complicated like other fancy restaurants. I personally didn't think it was expensive at all, but I grew up in New York City. I highly recommend going for a special birthday or any celebration!
The finest in austin!! Posh and great waiters – My goodness it is expensive but it is worth the money. The china and silverware wow! Must I go on huh?? The food is incredible and yes it is fine dining to the max. Special birthday anniversaries a must!~You will no go wrong coming to the Driskall and yes it really is haunted oooooooooooooh. A must see. highly recommend
Woedully Disappointing and Highly Overrated – I took my family of 6 there for a combo special occasion: an early Mother's Day and my stepson's departure for 3 years to Okinawa with the Marines. I thought I'd try the Driskill given the nice reviews and momentum that is seemed to enjoy, bypassing our standards rotation of The Four Seasons, Bistro 88, Castle Hill, and Vespaio. What a major disappointment! THe service was the equivalent of Applebee's on a bad night. The food was inconsistent. Admittedly, some of the dishes were ... read more
beautiful – My family and I always recommend to our out of town guests who like to stay in downtown for a full experience - they just have to atleast stay at the Driskill for 1 night. Experience the history of it, the food, staff & atmosphere. Always an experience for anyone from out of town.
Simply Magnificent!!! – Staying at the Driskill is a must if you are staying in Austin. We have travelled all over the US and The Driskill ranks among the most memorable hotels we have ever stayed at and the rates are very reasonable considering the quality of the stay. You won't regret it or...forget it!!
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How is The Driskill rated?
The Driskill has a 4.6 star rating with 5,377 reviews.
When is The Driskill open?
The Driskill is open now. It is open 24/7.
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