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Radisson Hotel Austin - UniversityvsThe Driskill
Both Crowne Plaza Austin and The Driskill are praised by travel writers. Overall, The Driskill ranks significantly higher than Crowne Plaza Austin. The Driskill comes in at #1 in Austin with accolades from 20 reviews such as Time Out, Gayot and Condé Nast Traveler.
Radisson Hotel Austin - University
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6121 North IH 35, Austin, TX 78752
From $66/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot "Located at the intersection of US 290 and I-35, this convenient hotel makes it easy for travelers to reach downtown, the University of Texas and most major North Austin business headquarters."
Fodor's "The local Highland Mall and shopping plaza are 2 miles from this highway-side hotel, continually bustling with conventions and business travelers; downtown is 4–5 miles away." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Crowne Plaza Austin is a good alternative to the city’s downtown hotels." Full review
Time Out "Comfortable digs in a convenient area (the hotel is located with easy access to both I-290 and I-35) make the Crowne Plaza Austin a desirable place to kick back on vacation." Full review
The Driskill
Concierge Fodor's Oyster
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Michelin Guide Gayot
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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
