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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin - University AreavsThe Driskill
Both DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area and The Driskill are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Driskill ranks significantly better than DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area. The Driskill comes in at #1 in Austin with praise from 17 publications such as Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin - University Area
Oyster
Gayot
1617 IH-35 North, Austin, TX 78702
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This mid-range chain is convenient if you're looking to stay near to the University of Texas, or have business in the area." Full review
Gayot "This property combines the extra amenities of an extended-stay property with the atmosphere of a standard hotel."
The Driskill
Concierge
Fodor's Oyster
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Gayot
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Zagat
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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
