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Casulo HotelvsThe Driskill
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, The Driskill ranks significantly better than Casulo Hotel. The Driskill scores 95 with accolades from 20 sources including Frommer's, Fodor's and Concierge.
Casulo Hotel
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3017 South I-35, Austin, TX 78741
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Casulo offers chic boutique style at an affordable price, with contemporary, zen-like decor, and rooms all featuring big soaking tubs." Full review
Gayot "A welcome surprise among a sea of budget chain hotels, Casulo Hotel strives for a relaxing Zen environment."
Fodor's "The overall comfort level and location of this hotel—plus amenities like a free breakfast buffet—beats out other comparable chain hotels bordering the teeming I-35 corridor." Full review
Afar Magazine "For a romantic getaway or a business trip, Casulo will take care of you." Full review
Time Out "Casulo Hotel may be minutes away from Congress Avenue's bustling shopping district, but it's zen decor lends a calm air to the place." Full review
The Driskill
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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
