The Driskill – A Favorite for Families in Austin
About the Hotel
Historic Guest Accommodations
The Driskill offers 189 rooms including 14 suites. Options range from 220-650 square feet with king or queen beds. Suites feature separate living areas, private balconies overlooking 6th Street or Brazos Street, and clawfoot tubs. All rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, iHome Bluetooth alarm clocks, minifridges, and tea kettles. The Lyndon B. Johnson Suite displays stained-glass bathroom windows with Texas bluebonnet designs.
Texas-Inspired Dining Venues
1886 Café & Bakery serves breakfast and lunch daily from 7 AM to 2 PM, featuring Texas-shaped pecan waffles, quiche Lorraine, and the 1886 chocolate cake. The Driskill Bar operates from 2 PM to midnight with live music daily. In-room dining available. Executive Chef Mark Dayanandan leads the culinary team serving cheese soup, fried chicken sandwiches, and bread pudding French toast.
Event Spaces & Recreation
The hotel provides 18,000 square feet of event space including the 5,634-square-foot Mezzanine with marble floors and two balconies. The 2,501-square-foot Ballroom features a trompe l'oeil dome and Texas flag mural. Guests receive $2 off admission to Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and complimentary Gold's Gym access across the street. Bolos & Bourbon workshops offer bolo tie crafting with bourbon tastings.
Downtown Austin Location
At the corner of 6th and Brazos Streets, The Driskill faces Austin's entertainment district. The Texas State Capitol Building and Congress Avenue Bridge are within 10 minutes' walk. The Austin Convention Center is nearby. Valet parking costs $55 nightly with EV charging available. Bus #7 stops at Central Station and the Green Line Tram serves Hauptbahnhof Stop.
Hotel Services & Policies
Mobile check-in and keyless entry available. Text requests to (512) 817-1181 for concierge service. Valet parking at Brazos Street entrance. Pets under 50 pounds accepted with plush beds and food dishes provided. Housekeeping refreshes bathrooms and trash daily, with full service every third day. Smoking incurs a $600 cleaning fee. Mobile menus accessed via QR codes.
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Facilities
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