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The Driskill Hotel Hotel: General
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604 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, US. |
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Welcome to The Driskill Hotel. Built in 1886 as the showplace of cattle baron Jesse Driskill The Driskill remains a landmark of Texas hospitality. As a member of The Historic Hotels of America and Associated Luxury Hotels International The Driskill offers an elite level of luxury and service to rank as one the worlds finest hotels.
Located in downtown Austin the legendary historic hotel is convenient to all the city has to offer including the Texas State Capitol Austin Convention Center opera symphony fine dining shopping and Austins 6th Street music scene. Known as the Live Music Capital of the World Austin is home to almost 200 music venues many within walking distance of The Driskill.
The Driskill Grill has recently received numerous awards and accolades including the coveted Foders Choice Award Zagats ranking of Extraordinary to Perfection and OpenTables Diners Choice Award. Wine Spectator Americas leading wine appreciation magazine has honored The Driskill Grill with their 2009 Best of Award of Excellence. The Best of Award of Excellence according to Wine Spectator is given to restaurants whose wine lists offer a carefully chosen selection of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style and the Driskill Grill is the only restaurant within Austin City limits to have received this honor. |
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| The hotel was opened in 1886 and rennovated in 2008. |
| Check-In Time: 3:00 PM, Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM, |
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The Driskill Hotel Hotel: Location |
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Welcome to The Driskill Hotel. Built in 1886 as the showplace of cattle baron Jesse Driskill The Driskill remains a landmark of Texas hospitality. As a member of The Historic Hotels of America The Driskill offers an elite level of luxury and service to rank as one the worlds finest hotels.
Located in downtown Austin the iconic historic hotel is convenient to all the city has to offer including the Texas State Capitol/ Austin Convention Center/ Lady Bird Lake/ and The Long Center. |
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Austin Bergstrom International Airport, (AUS), 11.00, E, Mile |
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The Driskill Hotel Hotel: Hotel/Room Amenities |
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Hotel facilities
Air Conditioned
Audio Visual Equipment
Business Center
Computer Rental
Conference Facilities
Conference Suite
Coffee Shop
Concierge Desk
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Elevators
Express Checkout
Grab Bars in Bathroom
Lounge
Maid Service
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Public Address System
Pets Allowed
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
24 Hour Security
Smoke Detectors
Sprinklers In Rooms
Turndown Service
Laundry/Valet Services
Wake-up Service
City Center
ATM/Cash Machine
Electronic Door Locks
FEMA Approved
Internet Access – Wireless
Massage
U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
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Room facilities
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Bathroom Telephone
Hairdryers Available
Iron
Ironing Board
Mini Bar
In Room Movies
Radio
Safe
Shower
Telephone
Temperature Control
TV
Television with Cable
TV Remote Control
High speed internet access
Data port Available
Desk with lamp
Multi-line Phone
Private Bathroom
Bathrobes
Voicemail
Ceiling Fan
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The Driskill Hotel Hotel: Rooms |
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Senate |
| Senate-Oversized room, ranging 350-425 sqft One King or Queen Located throughout the Hotel |
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Signature |
| Signature-Located on the highest floors 250-425 sqft Mix of King/Queen Bed |
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Vintage King or Queen |
| Vintage-Located throughout the Hotel 250-365 square feet one King or Queen bed |
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Historic Balcony King |
| Balcony-Located in the Historic 1886 Building Single King bed, 350-600 square feet |
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Victorian Junior Suite |
| Jr Suite-Located in the original Historic 1886 Building One King or Queen bed 340-440 sqft |
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Bridal Suite |
| Bridal Suite 1 King-750-900 sqft ornate furniture-some with jacuzzi |
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2a-Vintage Two Queens - ADA Acce |
| *Located throughout the Hotel *Between 300-365 square feet *Two Queen beds |
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Presidential Suite |
| Presidential Ste-1 King- 800-1200sqft |
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Cityscape King or Queen |
| Cityscape-Located in the 1920s Tower Building One King or Queen City Views of Downtown 250-365 sqft |
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Cityscape Two Queens |
| Cityscape-Located in the 1920s Tower Building Two Queen beds 300-365 sqft City views of downtown |
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Vintage Two Queens |
| Vintage-Located throughout the Hotel Between 300-365 sq ft. Two Queen beds |
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Curio |
| Curio- Former staff quarters quaint and cozy one queen bed 220 to 250 sq ft |
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Executive Suite |
| Exec Suite-1 King-900 sqft |
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The Driskill Hotel Hotel: Area Attractions |
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University of Texas At Austin |
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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum |
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Barton Creek Resort Golf Course |
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6th Street Entertainment District |
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Zilker Park/Barton Springs Pool |
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Long Center for Performing Arts |
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University of Texas Austin |
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Paramount and State Theaters |
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center |
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Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail |
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Texas Medical Association |
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Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
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The Driskill Hotel Hotel: Restaurant |
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1886 Cafe and Bakery |
| Delicious regional American foods that combine time-honored Texas comfort foods and contemporary fare . |
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Driskill Grill |
| The four-diamond Driskill Grill invites diners to feast on an ever-changing array of innovative and impeccably prepared fare in the most elegant of surroundings. |
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Driskill Bar/Lounge |
| The Driskill Bar offers a unique collection of quiet nooks intimate seating areas private groupings of period furnishings and generous spaces. |
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The Driskill Hotel Hotel: Directions |
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| Starting point: |
Austin Bergstrom International Airport |
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Start out going WEST on PRESIDENTIAL BLVD.
Keep RIGHT at the fork to continue on PRESIDENTIAL BLVD.
Keep RIGHT at the fork to continue on PRESIDENTIAL BLVD.
PRESIDENTIAL BLVD becomes CARDINAL LOOP.
Turn LEFT onto BASTROP HWY/TX-71 E.
Merge onto TX-71 W.
Merge onto I-35 N/US-290 E toward WACO.
Take EXIT 234C toward 6TH-12TH STS.
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto I-35 N.
Turn LEFT onto E 6TH ST.
Turn RIGHT onto BRAZOS ST.
604 BRAZOS ST is on the LEFT.
Pull into valet which is on the right hand side of Brazos St. |
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The Driskill Hotel Hotel: Policy and Extra Charges |
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