The Driskill - Austin
30.267989, -97.741618Overview
4-star historic downtown Austin hotel with acclaimed dining and event spaces
Dining & Entertainment
The Driskill provides two restaurant and bar options including the 1886 Cafe and Bakery, open for breakfast and coffee, and the 1886 Restaurant offering dinner service. The hotel bar features live music on Friday and Saturday nights, with additional evening entertainment available. A coffee house on site serves specialty drinks and grab-and-go items, while guests can also order breakfast in the room.
Event Spaces & Business Facilities
The Driskill Hotel offers 18,000 square feet of event spaces including a grand ballroom set up for business meetings, weddings, and conferences. The hotel has meeting and banquet facilities with catering for corporate gatherings and social functions. Business travelers can utilize concierge service and express check-in/check-out plus dry cleaning and laundry services.
Guest Rooms & Accommodations
The Driskill Austin has 189 guestrooms including 14 suites with high ceilings and historic architecture, all featuring daily housekeeping. Room categories include Deluxe King Room with City View, Historic King Room, and the Landmark Suite with a balcony. Some rooms come with a sofa, separate shower/toilet area, spacious king bed, and a white noise machine.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The Driskill Hotel sits on the corner of 6th Street and Brazos Street in downtown Austin, within walking distance to the Texas State Capitol, the Austin Convention Center, and the 6th Street entertainment district. Guests can walk to Congress Bridge bats, Lady Bird Trail, and numerous restaurants and live music venues. The hotel also offers haunted history tours of the property.
Pet-Friendly & Accessibility
The Driskill Austin is a pet-friendly hotel that provides a dog bed for guests traveling with pets, delivered within 20 minutes of check-in. The property has accessible parking, a parking garage, and valet parking with text-based vehicle request and tip functionality. Facilities for disabled guests include accessible tubs in select rooms and key card access throughout the building.
- Location: Corner of 6th Street and Brazos Street, downtown Austin
- Rooms: 189 guestrooms including 14 suites
- Dining: 2 restaurants plus 1886 Cafe and Bakery
- Entertainment: Live music Friday and Saturday nights
- Event Spaces: 18,000 square feet including grand ballroom
- Pet Policy: Dog beds delivered to room
- Accessibility: Disabled access rooms and parking options
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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City view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Essential information about The Driskill
| 💵 Lowest room price | 220 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 8.2 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Austin-Bergstrom International, AUS |
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FAQ about The Driskill
- Mastercard
- Visa
- American Express
- a mini-fridge-bar
- a minibar
- a personal safe
- a coffeemaker
- a safe box
- a writing desk
- a sitting area
- flat-screen television
- a private safe
- an air conditioner