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The Driskill

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Downtown Austin, Austin

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The Driskill

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Ranked #6 for hotels in Austin
The experts at CNN and Men's Health Mag recommend this place
"Within walking distance of our favorite places on 6th street."(6 Tips)
"few hotels in Austin"(4 Tips)
"where big cattle baron Jesse Driskill still surveys the scene"(3 Tips)
"Historical luxury at its best!"(6 Tips)

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William ThorpMay 6, 2015
Fancy café amazing staff fast service and great food!
Carlo RichSeptember 29, 2014
Try the bacon cheeseburger from the bar.
HISTORYApril 7, 2010
Built in 1876 by a cattle baron and has hosted a history of political parties and inaugurations.In the 1970s this hotel was a hangout for musician, humorist, and journalist Richard "Kinky" Friedman.
IFCMarch 7, 2013
Is there a more Texan bar atmosphere? This is one of our top choices for post-show hangouts.
Nelson Wells at Team ClermontMarch 19, 2011
Here's a tip for the Driskill. Serve some decent top shelf in the venue. This JimBeam only crap only degrades your once impeccable name. If it is sponsorship then tell SXSW to kissyourass!
Curt Simon HarlinghausenMarch 9, 2013
Starbucks is overcrowded - try their coffee (Illy)
JoVonna CarterMarch 11, 2012
One of best places in downtown Austin for an amazing meal! Great piano bar as well!!
Taylor MooreDecember 18, 2010
You surprisingly can't hear 6th street inside! Magic! Order the Texas Pecan waffle for breakfast and eat it in the luxurious bed.
Trae FFebruary 17, 2016
Beautiful historic landmark worth the visit.
Leslie CarboneMarch 9, 2013
Elegant hotel with a great central location and a classic old-style bar.
Paul CanterburyMarch 19, 2015
Great SXSW parties and events here. Great venue!
Dylan BoydSeptember 13, 2015
Always a hot spot. A classic bar and scene.
Lars JanssenJune 14, 2015
Awesome interior design!
John DuncanMarch 15, 2016
Great, relaxed yet refined bar scene
Anastasia XJune 14, 2012
A must see, spooky history and fantastic food/drink selection
Frank LizzadroApril 12, 2012
Like the hotel but should be warned about the view when booking, something like "Hey dummy be happy to get some sunlight."
Brett BoreingMay 5, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Best secret Austin spot for live music. A-list musical talent, but cool conversational atmosphere.
JuanMarch 11, 2016
Excellent place to have a drink!
@irabrianmillerMarch 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
If you ever have luggage, jackets, or whatever - leave it with the valet and tip them nice. It's a good scene.
Austin360Hotspots TexasMarch 8, 2014
Awesome hamburger half price during happy hour
Christina HoodSeptember 20, 2011
Be sure to check out The Vault! It is the original door for the first bank in Austin.
joyce oandasanApril 10, 2011
awesome customer service, great hangover burger in 1886, and home of the best mixologist... abdul!
Hamza ErdalAugust 20, 2013
do a very nice place I would recommend to proceed :)
JP SnowOctober 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Don't count on the Foursquare check-in special about a pineapple-jalapeño soda. They've been out of ingredients for it.
manuelOctober 3, 2014
Went straight to the gutter since it became a Hyatt. Corporate America says hello.
Lindsey SnyderMarch 28, 2011
Check-in time is at 4...room was ready at 4:45...we arrived at 3. Annoying. But it's beautiful and supposedly haunted (if you believe that crap).
Sharron💋 ReneeMarch 12, 2011
Well-known for being one of the most haunted hotels in America!
Eric HenryMarch 14, 2013
You can have a choco/vanilla mix milkshake. #secretmenu #justask #delish
Brett ElliottDecember 1, 2019
This hotel is nice, but I’m not sure it’s worth what they charge for it. Especially when you factor in $45/day for parking.
Hanna MaierFebruary 18, 2016
We had our engagement there & loved it! Only sad part, I ask for a upgrade bc I choose their hotel but they didn't give me one :(
bryan plymaleDecember 1, 2014
Photo Safari fantastic
Nikon USAMarch 12, 2011
The Driskill Hotel is lit up lovely at night. Consider shooting during dusk, and use a tripod to shoot at slower shutter speeds to avoid camera shake and blurry pictures.
Get The PictureJanuary 31, 2012
The Driskill is one of our favorite places to work with.
Tommy BeltonMarch 14, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Try the batini in the Driskill bar. It's the official drink of Austin and amazing!!
naveenMarch 19, 2010
Been here 10+ times
the little seats near the elevators next to the bar is a nice place to sneak away from the crowds. "elevator alley", i call it.
Andi TeggartJune 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The salmon and goat cheese salad = amaze.
Judah RichardsonAugust 4, 2012
Step out of your room and into a bar, lounge or club. Not bad at all.
Chris TrewOctober 22, 2011
Ask someone with a beard and glasses (me) to be in your movie.
Conner DrewSeptember 25, 2014
Check out the Cafe that just opened.
jean-yves couputNovember 16, 2010
Great place, Victorian style... Only issue is that I don't know how to switch off the supposedly relaxing "frog noise" of the alarm clock
Vincent BeeseFebruary 11, 2010
you must try the breakfast burrito at the Driskill hotel, it is kick @ss. you can skip lunch if you can eat the entire thing.
Justin BerenbaumOctober 12, 2011
Amazing breakfast. Trust the cook and go with the special.
Mark Josephson ✌️March 13, 2015
Location. Location. Location.
Condo 29May 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Ask for a room in the tower. The rooms in the original hotel are tiny.
MariApril 25, 2019
Been here 10+ times
This hotel is haunted.
Kevin MarksMarch 12, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Find the room Ross is staying in, there's bound to be something fun going on
Leigh FerreiraMarch 20, 2010
Been here 25+ times
driskill during sxsw is a quiet civilized stop to meet friends, have a drink, hold a work conf call, charge ur phone & go to the bathroom.
Jason KMarch 9, 2012
Great place to pee during SXSW. The urinals have charcoal instead of cakes
Katie MNovember 10, 2012
Check out the cowhide decor at the second floor lounge
Paul NovareseNovember 24, 2015
Charming and historic.

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