THE DRISKILL, Austin – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Downtown Landmark
The Driskill is located at the corner of 6th and Brazos in downtown Austin. Built in 1886, the hotel features marble floors, stained-glass domes, and historic columns. It is a 5-minute walk to the Texas State Capitol and Congress Avenue Bridge.
Rooms & Suites
The hotel offers 189 guestrooms, including 14 suites. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and pillow-top mattresses. Suites include the Cattle Baron Suite (1,230 sq ft with a fireplace) and the Lyndon B. Johnson Suite (925 sq ft with a stained-glass bathroom). All rooms have high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and Malin+Goetz toiletries.
Dining & Drinks
The 1886 Café & Bakery serves Texas comfort food like pecan waffles and the 1886 chocolate cake. The Driskill Bar offers cocktails and live music daily. In-room dining is available with dishes such as Helen Corbitt's Cheese Soup and Texas-shaped waffles.
Events & Meetings
The hotel has 18,000 sq ft of event space, including the Driskill Ballroom (2,501 sq ft) and the Driskill Mezzanine (5,634 sq ft). The Maximilian Room features gold-leaf mirrors from Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. The Governor's Boardroom has wood-paneled walls for executive meetings.
Nearby Attractions
The hotel is steps from 6th Street's live music venues and the Austin Convention Center. The Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake are within a 10-minute walk. The LBJ Presidential Library is a 5-minute drive away.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Curtains