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The DriskillvsAustin Folk House Bed and Breakfast
Austin Folk House Bed and Breakfast and The Driskill are both praised by professionals. Overall, The Driskill ranks significantly higher than Austin Folk House Bed and Breakfast. The Driskill ranks #1 in Austin with accolades from 19 sources including Concierge, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
The Driskill
Concierge
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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
Austin Folk House Bed and Breakfast Frommer's Gayot
Lonely Planet
506 West 22nd Street, Austin, TX 78705
From $155/night
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's "You get the best of both worlds at this appealing B&B that combines old-time charm with new plumbing." Full review
Gayot "This unique B&B offers the laidback style of Austin with all the personal comforts of a bed and breakfast."
Lonely Planet "One part gallery, one part B&B... The rooms are comfortable (though some are a little fussy) and it's right in the bustling West Campus area." Full review
