The Driskill in Austin, TX

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The Driskill

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 said to be one of the top-rated haunted hotels in the United States. Legendary spirits who roam the corridors, rooms and lobby include the Houston Bride, the Senator's Daughter and a group of late-night revelers. At times, lights are mysteriously turned on and off, and guests report that items have been inexplicably rearranged in their rooms.

Surrounding Area

SIXTH STREET DISTRICT

Room Information - The Driskill

Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard Non Smoking Long Description: One queen bed or two queen beds. Down duvet(s) with 100-percent cotton cover(s), down pillows, and Frette luxury linens. Traditional Austin decor with the soft color palette of the Texas Hill Country. Desk, armchair, and framed Texas memorabilia. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Coffeemaker and minibar. Bathrobes. Shaving/makeup mirror. Molton Brown bath amenities. Nightly turndown service. Air conditioning and ceiling fan.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Historic Deluxe Room Non Smoking Long Description: One queen bed with down duvet and 100-percent cotton cover, down pillows, Frette linens. Victorian decor. Vaulted ceiling with crown moldings. Framed Texas memorabilia. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Coffeemaker, bathrobes, minibar, desk. Black, Brazilian marble-tiled bathroom with brass fixtures, shaving/makeup mirror, and designer bath products. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Nightly turndown service.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Guest Room No View Non Smoking Long Description: One queen bed or two queen beds. Down duvet(s) with 100-percent cotton cover(s), down pillows, and Frette luxury linens. Traditional Austin decor with the soft color palette of the Texas Hill Country. Desk, armchair, and framed Texas memorabilia. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Coffeemaker and minibar. Bathrobes. Shaving/makeup mirror. Molton Brown bath amenities. Nightly turndown service. Air conditioning and ceiling fan.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in - Credit Card/Cash Dep
Extra person charges
Interior corridors
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Texas State Capitol - 0.5 mile
Austin Museum of Art - 0.5 mile
Town Lake (Hike and Bike Trail) - 1.0 mile
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum - 2.0 miles
University of Texas at Austin - 2.0 miles
Zilker Park - 2.5 miles
Barton Springs - 2.5 miles
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 12.0 miles

Driving Directions - The Driskill

From Austin-Bergstrom International Airport:
Exit the terminal and follow highway 71 West to IH-35.
Follow IH-35 North to the 6th-12th Streets exit.
Exit and turn left on 6th Street.
Drive five blocks to Brazos Street and turn right.
The Driskill Hotel is located on the left.