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Was such a beautiful bar! Stopped in for a bite during SXSW. Such a friendly staff! The chicken nuggets were so fresh and hot and the ranch! Oh my goodness. Best ranch I have ever had! Was such a nice, relaxing break from the craziness of SXSW. The lobby is just amazingly beautiful!
Just to clarify did not stay at this hotel But stopped by as it's very striking architecture in Austin Cute hotel but surprisingly didn't have a lobby bar which was disappointing
Well, I really wanted to love this property, yet reality is much different than the photos they post. I'm not sure where those rooms are ... cause my room and my friend's rooms in the tower were very dated and kinda musty and old. My stay was fine just not really special or elegant. Felt like I was staying at my grandmother's home. Taking two elevators each time to my room was not fun since the elevators are old and very slow. Give extra time. One thing I really appreciated was the Nespresso coffee in the room. Bonus!
So, we didn't stay at the hotel, but we were there for the Christmas Tree lighting. Staff was great. There was a pop-up champagne bar. Great atmosphere, great fun. We also had drinks in the Victotian Bar. Great service!
So my friend and I walked up to the doorman after visiting a couple speak easy's close by at about 1 am. The hotel door man wasn't rude but very welcoming either. At first he told us there wasn't a two queen bed option available. My friends was about to walk away when I basically let the doorman know we'd take anything as both us were tired and had been drinking and were wanting to be responsible by not driving home. Finally the doorman called concierge and let us in. Lo and behold we ended up in a two queen as we originally requested. Now, coming in I knew this was a pricier hotel but for the sake of a good yelp review I figured why not just take it all in. The lobby itself is a work of art so yes it is pricy but what an experience. It feels like a museum at the very least but truly a look back into the elegance and history of this city. The bathroom was very elegant design from roof to floor in marble. The water pressure and temperature was amazing. The shampoo smelled good actually, very earthy. The beds were soooooooo comfy. Literally some of the best sleep I've ever gotten in a hotel. I then realized this hotel is actually apart of a special program the Hyatt has for their luxury line of hotels. To have shown up at 1am and have to checkout at 11am, I saw enough to make me want to come back.
Lovely old hotel with modern touches. Stayed here for two nights. Room was lovely with tons of Southern Texas charm. I had no idea the history of the hotel until I checked in and someone mentioned it to me. Adds to the mystique of the place. Great location downtown. Would stay here again.
I was here for a 2-day conference, but did not stay at the hotel. Even with a conference discount it seemed rather pricey; however, with the Uber rides back and forth, I later wondered if it would've been worth it. My advice would be to do the math, if you can -- you may be better off just staying here! Walking into this hotel is like walking backwards into 1800s Texas. The inside is SO ornate -- everything from the floor to the columns to the ceiling to the chandeliers to the Tiffany-style light fixtures. Catch one of the walking tours around the hotel if you can -- it isn't very long but shares some good nuggets that you wouldn't know otherwise. The food we had, courtesy of the hotel, for our conference was fine. I can't speak to the rooms, but the Driskill is in a good spot of downtown Austin where a lot is walkable.
I recently stayed at this historic hotel that was beautifully blended with an 1800 world, charm and modern amenities. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the hotel history and also gave good advice for local dining and activities. Our room was beautiful with a walk-in small living room And a smaller bedroom. The bed and bedding were very comfortable. They also had a walk-in tub and shower combo. I also was able to do a hotel history tour for free that they do every day at 4 PM. I was able to learn a lot about the history of the hotel and Mr. Driskill himself. Although the bar was being renovated, they did have one in the hotel lobby area with a lot of sitting areas where you can enjoy your drink. Overall, it was a memorable stay and I highly recommend staying here at this hotel.
On check-in, they offered me a cold Lonestar beer... Very Texas! This is a beautiful, historic hotel. Next time I come, I will bring the family and stay in one of the nicer rooms. They do tours regarding the history of the hotel, which was built in 1886. A great when you're in Austin to come and check out and really feel what it must've been like to be an old Texas. Room is great, hospitality has been wonderful, and I cannot wait to try the famous bakery for breakfast tomorrow.
This review is for the high tea service only. What a beautiful hotel. We had a great time at high tea. The service was fantastic and the light bites were delicious. The service included 3 courses and bottomless Prosecco and tea. Overall definitely pricey, probably wont do it again anytime soon for that reason, but was a fun experience to spoil you and a few friends!
This is a 3.5 stars review The Driskill Afternoon Tea is a lovely experience, but at $120 per person, it comes with a steep price tag. That said, it does include unlimited sparkling wine and three different types of tea, each paired with a course. The meal began with a welcome plate featuring scones, a lemon bar, and fresh fruit, accompanied by clotted cream, lemon curd, and strawberry compote. The second course was a three-tiered tray of savory bites, followed by a selection of sweet treats for dessert. Each tea was served with a recommended preparation: the first with lemon and honey, the second with milk and sugar, and the third enjoyed plain or with extra honey. The service by the staff was lovely, and this is in no way a reflection on them--but the overall experience didn't fully meet my expectations. I was specifically told that the tea service would be in the hotel lobby, but it was held at 1886 Café instead. This was disappointing, especially since I've attended Driskill's Afternoon Tea four times and only once has it actually been in the lobby. Having confirmed the location beforehand, it was frustrating to find that this wasn't honored. Why can't the tea be served in the lobby as advertised? Additionally, I would have preferred having a teapot or carafe at the table rather than having tea poured only for the first cup. It would have been nice to be able to refill at our own pace. That said, the food was great, and valet parking is discounted. I also found free street parking just a block away since it was a Sunday in downtown. Overall, a good experience, but the location and tea service setup were a letdown.
Beautiful old hotel. Unfortunately, all the highlighted things to see in the hotel (as recommended by Trip Advisor) were closed. So we missed out on that. The exterior of the building is beautiful. The scary people panhandling outside were...intimidating. We ate breakfast at their cafe. Unfortunately you are instructed by signs at both entrances to stand in line, place your order and then try to find a table. We followed their rules as they directed, but very few people did. Most people slithered in quickly, bypassed the long line and grabbed a table first. This left the rest of us wandering about with our beverages and this glass with a wooden numbered spoon desperately looking for a table (after we finally made it through their long line and placed our orders). Meanwhile, many people sat at empty tables - waiting on the one person in their party they sent ahead to place their group order. They just sat there while those of us who had food coming had nowhere to enjoy it. This was very frustrating! The staff needs to either ENFORCE their own rules, or let EVERYONE rush in and grab a table. It really isn't fair to those patrons who have food coming and nowhere to sit. It was very awkward to stand around, wait for a group to leave, and then rush for their dirty table. And then we got to flag down staff to ask them to clean the dirty table. Do better, Driskill!
4 months ago
Was such a beautiful bar! Stopped in for a bite during SXSW. Such a friendly staff! The chicken nuggets were so fresh and hot and the ranch! Oh my goodness. Best ranch I have ever had! Was such a nice, relaxing break from the craziness of SXSW. The lobby is just amazingly beautiful! read more
11 months ago
Just to clarify did not stay at this hotel But stopped by as it's very striking architecture in Austin Cute hotel but surprisingly didn't have a lobby bar which was disappointing read more
Well, I really wanted to love this property, yet reality is much different than the photos they post. I'm not sure where those rooms are ... cause my room and my friend's rooms in the tower were very dated and kinda musty and old. My stay was fine just not really special or elegant. Felt like I was staying at my grandmother's home. Taking two elevators each time to my room was not fun since the elevators are old and very slow. Give extra time. One thing I really appreciated was the Nespresso coffee in the room. Bonus! read more
So, we didn't stay at the hotel, but we were there for the Christmas Tree lighting. Staff was great. There was a pop-up champagne bar. Great atmosphere, great fun. We also had drinks in the Victotian Bar. Great service! read more
So my friend and I walked up to the doorman after visiting a couple speak easy's close by at about 1 am. The hotel door man wasn't rude but very welcoming either. At first he told us there wasn't a two queen bed option available. My friends was about to walk away when I basically let the doorman know we'd take anything as both us were tired and had been drinking and were wanting to be responsible by not driving home. Finally the doorman called concierge and let us in. Lo and behold we ended up in a two queen as we originally requested. Now, coming in I knew this was a pricier hotel but for the sake of a good yelp review I figured why not just take it all in. The lobby itself is a work of art so yes it is pricy but what an experience. It feels like a museum at the very least but truly a look back into the elegance and history of this city. The bathroom was very elegant design from roof to floor in marble. The water pressure and temperature was amazing. The shampoo smelled good actually, very earthy. The beds were soooooooo comfy. Literally some of the best sleep I've ever gotten in a hotel. I then realized this hotel is actually apart of a special program the Hyatt has for their luxury line of hotels. To have shown up at 1am and have to checkout at 11am, I saw enough to make me want to come back. read more
Lovely old hotel with modern touches. Stayed here for two nights. Room was lovely with tons of Southern Texas charm. I had no idea the history of the hotel until I checked in and someone mentioned it to me. Adds to the mystique of the place. Great location downtown. Would stay here again. read more
I was here for a 2-day conference, but did not stay at the hotel. Even with a conference discount it seemed rather pricey; however, with the Uber rides back and forth, I later wondered if it would've been worth it. My advice would be to do the math, if you can -- you may be better off just staying here! Walking into this hotel is like walking backwards into 1800s Texas. The inside is SO ornate -- everything from the floor to the columns to the ceiling to the chandeliers to the Tiffany-style light fixtures. Catch one of the walking tours around the hotel if you can -- it isn't very long but shares some good nuggets that you wouldn't know otherwise. The food we had, courtesy of the hotel, for our conference was fine. I can't speak to the rooms, but the Driskill is in a good spot of downtown Austin where a lot is walkable. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
I recently stayed at this historic hotel that was beautifully blended with an 1800 world, charm and modern amenities. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the hotel history and also gave good advice for local dining and activities. Our room was beautiful with a walk-in small living room And a smaller bedroom. The bed and bedding were very comfortable. They also had a walk-in tub and shower combo. I also was able to do a hotel history tour for free that they do every day at 4 PM. I was able to learn a lot about the history of the hotel and Mr. Driskill himself. Although the bar was being renovated, they did have one in the hotel lobby area with a lot of sitting areas where you can enjoy your drink. Overall, it was a memorable stay and I highly recommend staying here at this hotel. read more
9 months ago
I make it a point to stop in The Driskill during the Christmas season and as always, it never disappoints. The Christmas tree in the lobby area is spectacular! And this year my friends and I had the pleasure of meeting their lovely and very attentive doorman, Nelson. He was the perfect extra touch! read more
On check-in, they offered me a cold Lonestar beer... Very Texas! This is a beautiful, historic hotel. Next time I come, I will bring the family and stay in one of the nicer rooms. They do tours regarding the history of the hotel, which was built in 1886. A great when you're in Austin to come and check out and really feel what it must've been like to be an old Texas. Room is great, hospitality has been wonderful, and I cannot wait to try the famous bakery for breakfast tomorrow. read more
2 years ago
This review is for the high tea service only. What a beautiful hotel. We had a great time at high tea. The service was fantastic and the light bites were delicious. The service included 3 courses and bottomless Prosecco and tea. Overall definitely pricey, probably wont do it again anytime soon for that reason, but was a fun experience to spoil you and a few friends! read more
1 year ago
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This is a 3.5 stars review The Driskill Afternoon Tea is a lovely experience, but at $120 per person, it comes with a steep price tag. That said, it does include unlimited sparkling wine and three different types of tea, each paired with a course. The meal began with a welcome plate featuring scones, a lemon bar, and fresh fruit, accompanied by clotted cream, lemon curd, and strawberry compote. The second course was a three-tiered tray of savory bites, followed by a selection of sweet treats for dessert. Each tea was served with a recommended preparation: the first with lemon and honey, the second with milk and sugar, and the third enjoyed plain or with extra honey. The service by the staff was lovely, and this is in no way a reflection on them--but the overall experience didn't fully meet my expectations. I was specifically told that the tea service would be in the hotel lobby, but it was held at 1886 Café instead. This was disappointing, especially since I've attended Driskill's Afternoon Tea four times and only once has it actually been in the lobby. Having confirmed the location beforehand, it was frustrating to find that this wasn't honored. Why can't the tea be served in the lobby as advertised? Additionally, I would have preferred having a teapot or carafe at the table rather than having tea poured only for the first cup. It would have been nice to be able to refill at our own pace. That said, the food was great, and valet parking is discounted. I also found free street parking just a block away since it was a Sunday in downtown. Overall, a good experience, but the location and tea service setup were a letdown. read more
1 year ago
Beautiful old hotel. Unfortunately, all the highlighted things to see in the hotel (as recommended by Trip Advisor) were closed. So we missed out on that. The exterior of the building is beautiful. The scary people panhandling outside were...intimidating. We ate breakfast at their cafe. Unfortunately you are instructed by signs at both entrances to stand in line, place your order and then try to find a table. We followed their rules as they directed, but very few people did. Most people slithered in quickly, bypassed the long line and grabbed a table first. This left the rest of us wandering about with our beverages and this glass with a wooden numbered spoon desperately looking for a table (after we finally made it through their long line and placed our orders). Meanwhile, many people sat at empty tables - waiting on the one person in their party they sent ahead to place their group order. They just sat there while those of us who had food coming had nowhere to enjoy it. This was very frustrating! The staff needs to either ENFORCE their own rules, or let EVERYONE rush in and grab a table. It really isn't fair to those patrons who have food coming and nowhere to sit. It was very awkward to stand around, wait for a group to leave, and then rush for their dirty table. And then we got to flag down staff to ask them to clean the dirty table. Do better, Driskill! read more
While I did not stay in this hotel, I will be staying here on my next trip to Austin because we ended up spending so much time here. Not only is it gorgeous everywhere you look, but it's full of history and there is a tour you can take at 4pm to get the inside scoop. They have a bakery/cafe (1886) as well as a very cute bar area that is excellent for drinks and appetizers. Everywhere you look, there is beautiful art work and fun places to sit and lounge. My friend and I went wondering off to see if we could check out the ballrooms. They were locked, of course. An employee caught us snooping and I thought we were in trouble but instead he pulled out a key and opened the door so we could see in. That was very kind of him. If you are looking for a wedding venue, I really couldn't think of a better place for a ceremony and a reception. read more
My review is specifically for their Bolos & Bourbon event. I had no idea the Driskill hosts fun events like this one! The historic charm of the hotel is so perfect for this Texas-themed activity In the Bolos & Bourbon workshop, you'll sip on 3 distinct pours of Texas bourbon and learn about its history. Then you'll make your very own Bolo tie to take home with you! I didn't know what a Bolo tie was before this but I learned so much :) Our guide was legendary! Full of interesting stories & fun facts. If you're like me and love an activity for a social hang, this will be right up your alley! It's also a great activity for out-of-town guests to embrace all things Texan read more
Historic hotel with their own curated ghosts. We love the lobby is is special and reminiscent of the grand hotels in Europe. The best part is that it is a Hyatt Unbound collection. My Austin hotel, yes! We will be back. read more
9 months ago
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I had to valet, $60 per day. You can summon your car on the website listed on the ticket that they hand you. There is always someone to open the entrance doors except night time. The bellman carried our luggage to our rooms and showed us where to go, though he was a bit lost himself. You get complimentary water and beer upon check in. Hotel guests also get free tour about the history of the hotel. Everything was great about this hotel, with the one exception that their hair dryer is a bit dirty and had stains on it. The bakery was very busy but I'm not sure if it was because I arrived during a busy weekend. read more
Stopped into this gorgeous twenties hotel for a drink after a show. They had live music in the bar and drinks were very tasty , albeit a little expensive. A stunning place with much history & I honestly felt a little bit of a ghost vibe when I walked in the front door. Can't wait to return. A true Austin landmark read more
1 year ago
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2 years ago
Cool hotel. So much history! Excellent service!! Very clean. The "upgraded" room was small and our view was a wall from the adjacent building. No amenities to speak of. They charged us a daily resort fee but there is no pool. Valet was also ridiculously expensive and took a long time to get our car. I'm glad we tried it but won't be back, unfortunately. read more
The spooky history behind this place and the old-timey decor and structure (inside and out) that's still in-tact is something to stop in and see, even if you aren't staying at the hotel! We had the luxury of having three separate tours (2 haunted and 1 food) stop through here to hear about some of the haunted history behind this hotel. I won't give any spoilers about what is covered, but the Austin Downtown Walking Tasting Tour with SecretFoodTours, Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour, and Haunted Revelry Tours - Austin all make their way through this hotel and give a bit of history behind this place. That being said, walking in here takes you back in time many many decades. From how it looks to how it smells even, you get a blast from the past. We experienced the bar a couple times. When it just opened and at its peak busyness hours. I had a few different types of old fashions and my wife had some of their white wine selection as well as some of the specialty vodka drinks. There are a lot of different areas to sit to enjoy your drink, and as long as you're careful, you can even explore the hotel with your beverage too. Maybe one day we'll stay here, but one thing I must say from the different things we heard about this hotel...........is that the floor you stay on can make a difference for your experience... O_O read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
This is one of the places you go to just for the experience. Definitely nothing special other than... it's THE Driskill. We didn't stay here; we just went and had a drink at the bar. As you can expect, it is overpriced...but again, you pay for the experience. We ordered an Old fashioned and an Espresso Martini, not bad...but nothing memorable about them, you can get better ones anywhere else. We went on a Friday, so it was a busy night, service was a little slow but it's understandable. read more
We really enjoyed our stay at the Driskill! It felt like stepping back in time but with modern comforts. The ambiance is like that of a speakeasy, which I love. All of the original (I assume) door handles, wide elevator, stained glass, etc has been restored, which is fun. The (complimentary upgraded) room nice, but the bathroom was very small, which is to be expected for an old hotel. The shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion was high end and smelled great. The sheets and bed were super comfortable! The couch was a nice comfy spot for a nap. The best part of stay was the breakfast at the 1886 Cafe. The quiche was amazing! The avocado toast was also great and my wife enjoyed her omelet. We sat inside and out and enjoyed both. Location is great! Check out Midnight Cowboy right down the road for another cool speakeasy spot! read more
3 years ago
I would say the hotel is beautiful and nicely decorated for the holidays. I would say a couple of front desk workers were really nice but another was a little cold and unfriendly towards me The hotel room was rather small and basic. The TV was so small I could barely see what I was watching. The carpet is coming apart near bathroom. The curtains I am sure could use some cleaning and the couch / pillows need some updating. I did ask for a firmer pillow that is normally given but they all flatten and have no support. Not sure I would stay here again. read more
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