The Driskill

604 Brazos St
Austin, TX 78701
Nightly Rates: ( 189.00 - 519.00 )
4 Star

Property Description

The Driskill remains a landmark of legendary Texas hospitality. Located on Sixth Street in the heart of downtown Austin, the luxurious, historic hotel is convenient to all that the city has to offer, including the Texas State Capitol, convention center, opera, symphony, fine dining, shopping, and Austin's 6th Street music scene. Known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin is home to nearly 200 music venues, many within walking distance of The Driskill.Restored to its original opulence, The Driskill sets the standard for elegance in Austin, Texas. From the magnificent columned lobby with its marble floors and stained-glass dome to the classic dcor of the 189 guestrooms and suites, The Driskill ensures that every stay is a memorable one. As a member of The Historic Hotels of America, The Driskill is among the world's finest hotels, offering an unforgettable level of luxury and service.

Amenities

· 24-hour front desk
· 24-hour room service
· 24-hour security
· ATM/Cash machine
· Accessible facilities
· Accessible parking
· Air conditioning
· Airline desk
· Baby sitting
· Baggage hold
· Barber shop
· Beauty shop/salon
· Bell staff/porter
· Breakfast served in restaurant
· Business center
· Catering services
· Children welcome
· Children's nursery
· Cocktail lounge
· Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
· Complimentary newspaper in lobby
· Concierge desk
· Conference facilities
· Continental breakfast
· Currency exchange
· Desk with electrical outlet
· Dinner served in restaurant
· Direct dial telephone
· Dry cleaning
· Early check-in
· Efolio available to company
· Exercise gym
· Exhibition/convention floor
· Express check-in
· Express check-out
· Family plan
· Fire safety compliant
· Front desk
· Full american breakfast
· Full service housekeeping
· Golf
· Hair dryer
· Hairdresser/barber
· Health club
· Heated guest rooms
· Housekeeping - daily
· Housekeeping - daily
· Individual Efolio available
· Indoor parking
· Interior corridors
· Ironing board
· Jacuzzi
· Jogging track
· Late check-out available
· Laundry/Valet service
· Lobby coffee service
· Lounges/bars
· Lunch served in restaurant
· Massage services
· Meeting rooms
· Non-smoking rooms (generic)
· Off-Site parking
· Outdoor pool
· Parking
· Pets allowed
· Photocopy center
· Pool
· Private bath or shower
· Public address system
· Public area air conditioned
· Room service
· Safe deposit box
· Sauna
· Security
· Shoe shine stand
· Spa
· Street side parking
· Tennis court
· Tour/sightseeing desk
· Translation services
· Transportation
· Transportation services - local area
· Transportation services - local office
· Turndown service
· Valet cleaning
· Valet parking
· Valet same day dry cleaning
· Wakeup service
· Water sports
· Whirlpool
· Wireless internet connection in public areas

Room Information

Deluxe
Air conditioning, Alarm clock, All news channel, AM/FM radio, Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Bathtub, Bathtub/shower combination, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Color television, Connecting rooms, Converters/ Voltage adaptors, Copier, Cribs, Data port, Desk, Desk with lamp, Direct dial phone number, Double beds, Dual voltage outlet, Fire alarm, Fire alarm with light, Free movies/video, Hairdryer, High speed internet connection, Iron, Ironing board, Minibar, Modem, Multi-line phone, Newspaper, Non-smoking, Private bathroom, Remote control television, Safe, Separate modem line available, Smoke detectors, Speaker phone, Stereo, Telephone, Telephones with message light, Turn down service, Voice mail, Wake-up calls, Wireless internet connection, Air conditioning individually controlled in room, Extra person charge for rollaway use, Desk with electrical outlet, Pets allowed, Two-line phone, Spare electrical outlet available at desk, Ceiling fan, CNN availaible, Electrical adaptors available, Accessible room, Self-controlled heating/cooling system, Extra adult charge, Extra child charge, Extra child charge for rollaway use, Single bed, Free newspaper, Complimentary high speed internet in room, Maid service, Handicap room, High speed internet access fee, High speed wireless
Standard
Air conditioning, Alarm clock, All news channel, AM/FM radio, Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Bathtub, Bathtub/shower combination, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Color television, Connecting rooms, Converters/ Voltage adaptors, Copier, Cribs, Data port, Desk, Desk with lamp, Direct dial phone number, Double beds, Dual voltage outlet, Fire alarm, Fire alarm with light, Free movies/video, Hairdryer, High speed internet connection, Iron, Ironing board, Minibar, Modem, Multi-line phone, Newspaper, Non-smoking, Private bathroom, Remote control television, Safe, Separate modem line available, Smoke detectors, Speaker phone, Stereo, Telephone, Telephones with message light, Turn down service, Voice mail, Wake-up calls, Wireless internet connection, Air conditioning individually controlled in room, Extra person charge for rollaway use, Desk with electrical outlet, Pets allowed, Two-line phone, Spare electrical outlet available at desk, Ceiling fan, CNN availaible, Electrical adaptors available, Accessible room, Self-controlled heating/cooling system, Extra adult charge, Extra child charge, Extra child charge for rollaway use, Single bed, Free newspaper, Complimentary high speed internet in room, Maid service, Handicap room, High speed internet access fee, High speed wireless

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is GMT
· Opened in 1886
· Renovated in 01/01/2009
· 189 rooms.
· 14 suites.
· 12 floors.

Directions

Located in downtown Austin, the iconic and historic hotel is convenient to the best of Austin - including the Texas State Capitol, the Austin Convention Center, Lady Bird Lake, The Long Center for the Arts, Austin City Limits at the Moody Theater, opera, symphony, casual and fine dining, shopping, and Austin's world famous 6th Street music scene. Known as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is home to almost 200 music venues, many within walking distance of The Driskill.

Guarantee Policy

Credit card required at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel by 4pm hotel time 72 hours prior to arrival.

Restaurant Information

1886 Cafe and Bakery

The cafe at the busy corner of Sixth and Brazos streets remains the social gathering place for locals and out-of-town guests alike looking for delicious, regional American foods that combine time-honored Texas comfort foods and contemporary fare with the innovative flair of the talented chefs. Austin's f

Driskill Grill

Repeatedly ranked the number one restaurant in Austin, the four-diamond Driskill Grill invites diners to feast on an ever-changing array of innovative and impeccably prepared fare in the most elegant of surroundings. Repeatedly ranked the number one restaurant in Austin, the four-diamond Driskill Grill i

Driskill Bar

Providing ample opportunities for convivial conversation, The Driskill Bar offers a unique collection of quiet nooks, intimate seating areas, private groupings of period furnishings and generous spaces. Patrons enjoy a relaxed atmosphere of overstuffed leather sofas, bracing spirits, fine wines and good

Meeting Facility

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Recreation Information

Boating

Fitness center on-site

Golf

Health club

Jogging trail

Pool

Sauna

Spa

Tennis court

Whirlpool

Indoor/outdoor connecting pool

Jacuzzi

Nature preserve trail

Outdoor pool

Weightlifting

Cardiovascular exercise

Area Attractions

Blanton Museum of Art

The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the foremost university art museums in the country, and has the largest and most comprehensive collection of art in Central Texas.

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

Guests can explore the "Story of Texas" through three floors of exhibits that showcase artifacts from around the state; immersive special-effects films on history and culture in the Texas Spirit Theater; and Austin's premier IMAX Theatre.

Harry Ransom Center

The Harry Ransom Center advances the study of the arts and humanities by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible original cultural materials.

Sixth Street Entertainment District

Sixth Street is lined with many historical buildings dating from the late 1800's and early 1900's. The storied buildings now house numerous bars, live entertainment venues, art galleries, casual cafes and upscale restaurants.

Texas Governors Mansion

This premier historic home has served as the official residence of TX governors and their families since 1856. It is the 4th oldest continuously occupied governors residence in the country and the oldest governors mansion west of the Mississippi.

University of Texas Tower

The 307-foot tall UT Austin Tower, designed by Paul Cret of Philadelphia, was completed in 1937. The observation deck of the UT Tower offers a spectacular view of the UT Campus and the Austin area in all directions.

Austin Convention Center Barton Creek Square

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Whole Foods Headquarters

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Austin Children s Museum

Austin Children's Museum creates innovative learning experiences for children and families that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers.

Austin Symphony

The Austin Symphony, Austin's oldest performing arts group, is currently directed by Peter Bay and performs a range of classic and modern works. The season runs from September to May.

Ballet Austin

As distinctive and dynamic as the city it calls home, Ballet Austin welcomes people near and far to participate in its "classically innovative" vision for the democratization of dance.

Congress Street Bridge

The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue bridge in downtown Austin is the spring and summer home to some 750,000 bats with up to 1.5 million bats at the peak of the bat-watching season. It's the largest urban bat colony in North America

Fredericksburg Winery

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George Washington Carver Museum Cultural Center

The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research and exhibition of African-American historical and cultural material.

Long Center for Performing Arts

The Long Center is a performing arts venue located along Lady Bird Lake offering multiple performance and event spaces. The Centers founding resident companies are the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Lyric Opera and Ballet Austin.

Lyndon B Johnson Presidential Library

The LBJ Presidential Library is one of thirteen Presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. The library houses forty five million pages of historical documents.

Palmer Event Center

Palmer Event Center is nestled in the middle of Butler Park, across from Town Lake Park. A gorgeous, unobstructed view of the Austin skyline awaits those who take advantage of this magnificent facility.

Riverbend Centre

Riverbend Centre is a premier multi purpose showplace superbly equipped with state-of-the-art sound, lights, video equipment and recording facilities, as well as an experienced staff.

State Capital

The Texas State Capitol, located in Downtown Austin, is the fourth building to house the state government of Texas. The capitol building contains the chambers of the Texas Legislature and the office of the governor.

University of Texas

The University of Texas at Austin is a public research-intensive university located in Austin, Texas, United States. It is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System

Warehouse District

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