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The DriskillvsAdams House Bed and Breakfast
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Driskill ranks significantly better than Adams House Bed and Breakfast. The Driskill comes in at 95 with positive reviews from 20 publications such as Concierge, Gayot and The Telegraph.
The Driskill
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
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Michelin Guide
Gayot
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Frommer's Show All Reviews
604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "This grand four-story mansion is an old-world sanctuary set smack in the heart of boisterous Sixth Street."
Fodor's "Built in 1886 and impeccably restored, the Driskill is a beautiful public space created when people relished mingling in grand settings." Full review
OysterUpscale
"There's no pool or other on-site amenities besides a nice fitness center and small massage room, but the location in the heart of Austin's famous Sixth Street entertainment district is prime." Full review
Rough Guide "This handsome and historic downtown hotel is Austin’s swankiest choice, with an opulent marble lobby and updated rooms."
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If you can’t afford to stay here, drop by the lobby bar for a mid-afternoon whiskey sour.
Michelin Guide "Double balconies, arched windows and a hand laid marble lobby floor made downtown Austin's grandest hotel into a frontier palace."
Gayot "The lobby's grandeur, with stately columns towering to a stained glass dome, hints at the opulent accommodations awaiting guests."
DK Eyewitness "The magnificent lobby of this historic hotel, with its marble floors, three-story columns, and stained-glass dome ceiling, exudes luxury and opulence."
BlackBook "The piano lounge is a study in cattle-baron cool, with cowhide couches and cowboys-and-indians sculptures."
Zagat4.3
""It's like stepping into another era" say guests of this "wonderfully preserved" Downtown "landmark"."
Frommer's "Opened in 1886, the Driskill is Austin's original grand hotel and national historic landmark. It has seen its share of history." Full review
Adams House Bed and Breakfast Frommer's
Lonely Planet Gayot Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
4300 Avenue G, Austin, TX 78751
From $159/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
Frommer's "The house is beautifully furnished and has a friendly, open feel due to its 12-foot ceilings. ... All the rooms are lovely, but the nicest is the suite with a...four-poster bed and a sun porch." Full review
Lonely Planet "On a quiet corner in historic Hyde Park, the Adams House will have you feeling like a local resident in no time." Full review
Gayot "The Hyde Park neighborhood location of this B&B gives guests the feeling of being a local resident."
Fodor's "In the heart of the historic Hyde Park, this two-story, colonial revival-style home is convenient for a variety of restaurants and gathering places." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built in 1911, this bed and breakfast is an Austin Historic Landmark, with three guest rooms and two suites to choose from" Full review
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Built in 1911, this bed and breakfast is an Austin Historic Landmark, with three guest rooms and two suites to choose from.
