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Gilded Age Splendor - And Lighting
The Driskill Hotel is down the road from the Texas State House (supposedly because it housed a 19th. century Gentleman's Club patronized by cattle barons). The building was saved from destruction and lovingly restored to its Victorian splendor, which unfortunately, despite the modern lighting still is a little dim, almost by gaslight. It is a truly remarkable building just to wander around with a lot of atmosphere and romance. The bar upstairs and the 1806 cafe are both lovely to look at and spend some time in. The hotel is conveniently located if you are exploring Austin by foot or car. It's a short walk to all of the live music, clubs and restaurants you could possibly want to see. I would definitely stay there again if I return to Austin.
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The Historic Guestroom accommodations- located within the original hotel built in 1886- are decorated in deep- lavish fabrics. Tall- vaulted ceilings with decorative crown moldings - Black Brazilian marble-tiled bathrooms with brass fixtures - Luxury duv
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The celebrated Driskill Hotel located in downtown Austin in the heart of the business- entertainment and historic districts offers historic accommodations with the modern luxuries of today. Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron The Driskills Romanesque architecture and extravagant Texan decor provide a grandiose escape for any getaway or special occasion. The Driskill also offers a...
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A Texas standard in hospitality since 1886, the Driskill is listed as one of the "Historic Hotels of America" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Its elegant lobby boasts marble floors, and its luxurious rooms include the Cattle Baron suite. The Driskill is Austin's only hotel that enjoys a "Leading Hotels of the World" membership. 188 rooms and suites. Event space for 400. Valet...
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Where to Sit
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Reserve the chef's table in the kitchen and watch award-winning cooks prepare your feast.
Save Time
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With a prime location in the middle of downtown, the hotel is well within walking distance of several city attractions.
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A few of the more luxurious rooms have balconies that overlook Sixth Street--request one of these when booking your reservation.
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With antique treasures, stunning rooms and soaring ceilings, this historic hotel is simply astonishing.
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In Short The Driskill Hotel was built in 1886 by cattle baron Col. Jesse Driskill. The downtown hotel has become something of a tradition for Texas governors; it has hosted several inaugural balls. The lobby awes visitors with grandeur, while guests and locals sip cocktails at the piano bar. The rooms in the original hotel and the ones in the newer Driskill Tower are romantically and...
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Creative New American fine-dining in a hotel that's a bastion of Old Texas.
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In Short Inside the multi-million-dollar renovated Driskill Hotel is a sedate, refined, dimly lit space. Presidents, writers, actors and other celebrated faces dine at these tables, presided over by the jowly portraits of former governors. The ever-changing menu is set up in three courses plus dessert, or a nine-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. Popular menu standards...
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There’s lots of history in this imposing 1886 building--and some of it is apparenty ghostly. The piano lounge is a study in cattle-baron cool, with cowhide couches and cowboys-and-indians sculptures. Drop in for a stiff one even if you’re staying elsewhere. The antique-furnished rooms make you feel like Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara, but the Wild West aesthetic elsewhere is anything but....
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Best Restaurant in Town
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It's been months since I visited the Driskill, but upon perusing CitySearch, I noticed they have a relatively low rating at the moment so I thought I'd throw my two cents in. I went with family and friends as a special treat and the only way I can describe it is "perfect." We all chose the tasting menu (as was recommended), and every single thing that was in front of me was delicious. The wines...
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Good Decor, views, restaurent...disappointing room service
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AC was not working...called up the front desk...and they wanted to fix the issue over the phone...was "instructing" us how to fix it....I attempted twice what he asked me to do...yet no success....then they sent the guy over...n sure there was some problem...he said it is now fixed....took half the night for the room to cool down....
When you charge $$$ for a room...atleast make sure... more
When you charge $$$ for a room...atleast make sure... more
Beautiful historic hotel in superb location
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We booked several rooms for UT graduation and were thrilled we choose someplace special. The front bellhop, valet service was efficient and friendly. The front desk staff was courteous and helpful. Trenton, the concierge, was doing a great job balancing several people at one time. He gave us great suggestions and was quite helpful. The bathroom lighting is dreadful, and I agree with a...
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