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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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A really great restaurant.... – A really great restaurant that is exceptional in every regard....
Don't hate me because I'm beautiful! – The Driskill is beautiful! Lobby, Driskill Grill, select suites. Caveat emptor - book directly with the Hotel so you know what you're getting. The "traditional" (newer) rooms are just plain ol' hotel rooms. The "historical" are quite nice, though some are oddly-shaped or small. But if you book the right room and don't come when the hotel's too busy to give great service, you'll make memories!
Not Impressed – I stayed at the Driskill on business. Even though I had made a reservation for two nights, the hotel had me staying for only one night. My law firm sent an overnight FedEx to me for Friday morning delivery. I did not receive it until Saturday morning, well after the time I needed it, because the hotel staff could not find it. The room was small - the bathroom even smaller. I expected more for $350 per night.
Beautiful... – The front desk staff, valet and bellman were the nicest I have ever met. I stay all over the world and this hotel was among the best. Not your average corporate chain. Rooms were historic and elegant with all of the amenities of modern hotels. Comfortable beds with down comfortors and great robes in the rooms-
Great... – Fantastic meal. Great, esoteric wines at fair prices. Staff was warm, inviting, gracefull, extremely professional (a rare find for Austin.) My companion and I can't recommend this super-fabulous restaurant enough....
Perfect Meal! – My husband and I went to the Driskill Grill to celebrate and we found the PERFECT place. Our meal was OUTSTANDING. By FAR the best meal I've had since moving to Austin. Also, the service and atmosphere are commendable. The bar at the Driskill Hotel was ideal for after-dinner drinks. I cannot recommend the Driskill Grill highly enough!!!!
Believe the Hype – Chef David Bull has gotten a lot of press lately, and the Austin Statesman just named the Driskill Grill the best restaurant in the city. So, are they exaggerating? Nope, not at all! The food is remarkably good, and the waitstaff was the best I've come across yet. If you're not rich or working with an expense account, this is a very pricey restaurant. But for VERY special occasions, it's worth every penny. The ONLY caveat I offer is that the restaurant is a bit nosier than I'd have expected (there were sev... read more
growl – The Driskell hotel was amazing! I think that is it is the most romantic place to have a little fun without being distrubed! Its number one in my book!
Not so good... – We come to Austin every month or two and usually stay at the Four Seasons. We decided to try the Driskill. The service was sub-optimal, we could not get room-service on the phone (had to walk down and order food in the Cafe), our towels had large holes in them, and the housekeeping staff was extremely loud early in the AM. My advice? The lobby is beautiful, but that's it...stay at the Four Seasons!
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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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