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    3.8 (680 reviews)
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    Carajillo
    Wendy B.

    I went there for drink after dinner and this place screams high class, old money. I had a couple carajillos and they were delicious, the staff is friendly the ambience is classy. The Driskill is always a good time!

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    Karen C.

    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!

    Dennis G.

    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!

    Lilly A.

    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.

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    Mica M.

    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.

    Stunning ceiling!
    Donna B.

    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.

    Even the door knobs are Texan!
    Steve G.

    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.

    Afternoon Tea at the Driskill
    Laarni C.

    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.

    Exterior
    Carpe Diem J.

    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!

    High tea
    Nicolle M.

    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!

    One of the employees was kind enough to show us the ballroom. This picture really doesn't do it justice.
    Mary D.

    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.

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    Abida H.

    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

    Robes
    Angela T.

    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.

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