The Driskill - Reviews

This hotel is very elegant... – Posted Nov 4 2011

Excellent

This hotel is very elegant and rooms were stocked perfectly and beautifully. The staff was very friendly and this was much better than I even... more on MYTravelGuide

Business Trip... – Posted Feb 18 2011

Good

Great location right on 6th street. Typical older hotel, but maintained well. Rooms are smaller and awkward, but it has a nice bed and bathroom. Definitely enjoyed the stay.

Will Not Return... – Posted Jan 13 2011

Horrible

WILL NOT RETURN.We went for a special occasion and booked the bridal suite to celebrate in style!I was really excited - we stayed at the Driskill... more on Travelocity

Xmas in Austin... – Posted Jan 1 2011

Excellent

I am from Wis. and have never been to Texas.Two of my sons moved there in August so I wanted to come to see them for Christmas.I found the Driskill... more on Travelocity

Second Visit to the Driskill... – Posted Sep 17 2010

Excellent

This was our second visit to the Driskill, and I have to say that although they did not need to, they made every attempt to make our stay even better.... more on Travelocity

What a place! Get the tour... – Posted Jun 11 2010

Excellent

If you are into history of the driscol hotel, I strongly suggest you ask the concerige for a tour. We did this and this was free.of(Course the tip)... more on Travelocity

Wonderful Hotel!... – Posted Jul 20 2009

Excellent

Fantastic hotel, great history and charm.The room was clean, the staff was very helpful.The 1886 Bakery was wonderful.In short, one of the best... more on Travelocity

Beautiful, historic, and... – Posted May 20 2009

Excellent

Beautiful, historic, and great location.I loved it all.“This is the place to say in Austin. Restaurant and bar are great there too. Thanks for being... more on MYTravelGuide

Its location.“The location of ... – Posted May 13 2009

Good

Its location.“The location of this hotel is what sold me. Unfortunately, not being from Austin, I had no idea until after I booked the hotel that... more on MYTravelGuide

Historic, 1st room was... – Posted Mar 29 2009

Good

Historic, 1st room was European in size and layout, ie, smallish but with lots of character.Boiler broke the 2nd night, so I had to change room. No... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff were amazing -... – Posted Feb 27 2009

Excellent

The staff were amazing - adding little touches that made our stay truly special.Nothing - it is a grand old hotel.“Gorgeous, grand, with a very Texas ... more on MYTravelGuide

LocationVery small room... – Posted Feb 15 2009

Okay

LocationVery small room.“Paint was peeling. No outside window in room. Valet parking andfree internet. Staff wasfirst class.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Friendly attentive staff,... – Posted Jan 21 2009

Excellent

Friendly attentive staff, great ambiance.Small bathroom.“First class loved the common areas.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff was superb! Our... – Posted Nov 12 2008

Excellent

The staff was superb! Our room was beautiful, and the food was wonderful!“My husband and I stayed in the Driskill for a weekend getaway. Its central... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful arquitecture... – Posted Sep 7 2008

Excellent

My boyfriend and I chose to stay in the heart of downtown. We wanted to be within walking distance to the state capital and all of the shops. The... more on Travelocity

Great detail and care in... – Posted Sep 4 2008

Excellent

Great detail and care in design.Did not have WiFi. I found this hotel to be lovely, interesting, and extremely well-appointed. The rooms and services ... more on MYTravelGuide

Very elegant hotel.There was... – Posted Jul 22 2008

Excellent

Very elegant hotel.There was a loud fan noise in the AC unit all night. This was a very nice hotel that I would come back and spend more time. I... more on MYTravelGuide

Wine selection in the mini... – Posted Jul 21 2008

Good

Wine selection in the mini bar.The bathroom is way too small! Felt like we were in New York or Chicago. Awesome hotel. Just small bathrooms! ... more on MYTravelGuide

Every room was non-smoking!... – Posted Jul 2 2008

Excellent

Every room was non-smoking! Very unique and old. Beautiful.Traffic around hotel when trying to check in - awful. What a beautiful old hotel. The... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff were wonderful.NA. The... – Posted Jun 28 2008

Excellent

Staff were wonderful.NA. The hotel is in the perfect location in Austin. It has character, ambiance and excellent staff who were always there to help ... more on MYTravelGuide

Very elegant.Parking was very ... – Posted Jun 15 2008

Excellent

Very elegant.Parking was very expensive. The only thing that was missing was the parking. Valet parking was $25 per day. The food was excellent. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful, unique hotel.Our... – Posted Jun 4 2008

Excellent

Beautiful, unique hotel.Our room was a little small, but appropriate for the excellent price. I highly recommend the Driskill. The hotel has been... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff service was excellent... – Posted May 20 2008

Okay

Staff service was excellent.Noise level in the rooms - very noisy. Ut Graduation Weekend, very rowdy group that stayed in the Hotel. I may have... more on MYTravelGuide

The rooms are great, nice and ... – Posted May 20 2008

Excellent

The rooms are great, nice and clean.Bathroom a little small. This hotel is very nice and clean very upscale hotel and in a great location, all the... more on MYTravelGuide