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The Driskill

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Downtown Austin, Austin

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The Driskill

8.8^/10

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Ranked #7 for hotels in Austin
The folks at CNN and Men's Health Mag like this place. Would you agree?
"Within walking distance of our favorite places on 6th street."(6 Tips)
"haunting...other than that..first class cattle baron style"(6 Tips)
"Historical luxury at its best!"(6 Tips)
"Upstairs Balcony is believed to be haunted as well as room 308."(4 Tips)

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Danny WenMarch 15, 2011
Long wait to eat? Go to the bar in the back and grab a table for 2 without waiting.
peter orlowskyMarch 11, 2013
Order the fried chicken it's killer
Joseph VasquezMarch 4, 2012
Try the Vanilla Cupcakes - Light and sweet.
MariApril 25, 2019
Been here 10+ times
This hotel is haunted.
Lucy PerryMay 21, 2017
Such a charming old hotel!
Kevin MarksMarch 12, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Find the room Ross is staying in, there's bound to be something fun going on
joyce oandasanApril 10, 2011
the balcony is a great view for people watching
Jen PuligDecember 9, 2012
Super cool hotel! Watch out for the ghosts.
EmilyJanuary 22, 2013
Gulf crab salad
@rynamiteMarch 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
one of the best places to network at #sxsw find me and I'll buy you a drink @rynomite
Adam KleinJanuary 30, 2010
The Citadel Room is a nice spot for a wedding. Small but very cozy.
Oz LublingFebruary 9, 2017
old school texas in full effect.
Patrick DiDomenicoOctober 30, 2010
Wow. This place is amazing. Beautiful lobby and bar area.
Tommy BeltonMarch 14, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Try the batini in the Driskill bar. It's the official drink of Austin and amazing!!
Mark Chu CheongMarch 10, 2011
They folded my wash towels like a swan. What more do u need?
Adam GoodMarch 8, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The finest hotel south of St. Louis
Susan FrenchMarch 14, 2016
Great atmosphere
Heather BarrJune 1, 2013
Stay on the new side. Nice gym.
Greg GordonJuly 26, 2018
Been here 5+ times
4-7pm happy hour!!
Deep GujralMarch 11, 2014
Great place for a business meeting
Derek GeblerAugust 16, 2011
Check out the stained glass ceiling in the lobby.
Michelle B.October 9, 2014
Love this city!
Ben JustusFebruary 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Not sure why the test their fire alarm at 9am in your room on a holiday weekend
JuanMarch 11, 2016
Drinks and place
Judah RichardsonAugust 4, 2012
Step out of your room and into a bar, lounge or club. Not bad at all.
Joseph SchmittMarch 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The French toast at 1886 is to die for.
Greg OdumJanuary 4, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The cafe is quaint and full of character.
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
Zac NJanuary 4, 2016
Oh you fancy huh
elizabeth GeorgescuMarch 19, 2010
Stay at the LB Johnson Presidential Suite! The Balcony overlooks 6th street. Read more
Leela TurangaAugust 21, 2012
Really good drinks
Phoenix 💥💥💥March 8, 2014
Historical building
BANCO HOLLANDERDecember 25, 2013
Don't drink from the toilet!!
Ryan GravesMarch 12, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Request an UberPedicab to take you over to the Convention Center.
Duane BrownJanuary 1, 2012
The fried chicken was all that and then some.
C.C. ChapmanMarch 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great Manhattens
Michael CotéNovember 10, 2009
Been here 10+ times
The bar burgers here are fantastic. I mean, really: get one. Read more
Chris TollesMarch 10, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The cinnamon roll at 1886 is definitely a must.
Kaimi OrangeDecember 15, 2011
Banana pudding. Amazing
S LFebruary 1, 2013
Fancy schamancy!
PersephoneAugust 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I felt like an oil baroness:) didn't see the ghosts though
Knox KnoxJanuary 2, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Watch out for ghosts!
Big BoiMarch 9, 2011
Go here for a drink or three.
ShahedMarch 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
$2 MEAT BALLS ARE ENORMOUS
Stephanie HMay 7, 2013
Ride the bull
Steven MastersApril 3, 2011
The bar is great, but the food is A-MAZING.
Charles EdgeMarch 11, 2012
Sweet lobby!
Lola ChickenpantMarch 14, 2010
The classiest happy hour in Austin. Awesome.
Shannen TuneMarch 13, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Must make time for brunch 1886 cafe
robin roweAugust 22, 2011
stay longer than one night! Read more

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