The Driskill - Austin
30.267942, -97.74161Overview
4-star historic hotel in downtown Austin with award-winning dining and 1700 m² of event space
Dining
The Driskill Austin houses two restaurants and a bar, including the 1886 Cafe & Bakery and the Driskill Grill. Executive Chef Mark Dayanandan-recognized by Food & Wine as one of the Top 10 Best New Chefs in the Country-leads the culinary program. Coffee house on site serves breakfast pastries, while the lobby bar offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Event Spaces & Business
The Driskill Hotel provides 1700 m² of event spaces, including a grand ballroom suitable for weddings and conferences. Meeting and banquet facilities support business travelers, with express check-in/check-out and concierge service available. The hotel sits three blocks from the Austin Convention Center, making it a practical choice for convention attendees.
Rooms & Suites
The Driskill offers 189 guestrooms and 14 suites, each with Texas-inspired decor and modern amenities like Nespresso coffeemakers. Pets are welcome with special pampering options available upon request. Room service operates 24 hours, and turn-down service includes bottled water placed in bedside tables.
Location & Nearby
The Driskill is on the corner of 6th Street and Brazos Street, directly next to the 6th Street entertainment district. The Texas State Capitol is a five-minute walk, and the Austin Convention Center is three blocks away. Valet parking is offered, with accessible parking and a parking garage on site.
Entertainment & Unique Experiences
Guests can take guided haunted tours of the Driskill Hotel Austin, which explore reported ghost stories and the building's 1886 history. Live music performances occur in the bar area on Friday and Saturday evenings. The hotel also hosts craft workshops like Bolos and Bourbon, led by staff guide Nate.
- Location: Corner of 6th Street and Brazos, walk to Texas State Capitol
- Rooms: 189 guestrooms including 14 suites with Texas-inspired decor
- Dining: 2 restaurants led by Executive Chef Mark Dayanandan
- Event Space: 1700 m² with grand ballroom
- Pet Policy: Pet-friendly with special pampering options
- Entertainment: Live music on weekends, guided haunted tours
- Awards: 15 Best Hotels in Austin - Condé Nast Traveler
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
USD 55 per day
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Fitness centre
Flat-screen TV
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 view
- City view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Curtains
Essential information about The Driskill
| 💵 Lowest room price | 20898 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 13.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Austin-Bergstrom International, AUS |
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