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The DriskillvsFour Seasons Hotel Austin
The Driskill and Four Seasons Hotel Austin are both highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Driskill scores slightly higher than Four Seasons Hotel Austin. The Driskill comes in at 95 with endorsements from 20 reviews such as Oyster, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
The Driskill
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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
Four Seasons Hotel Austin Concierge Fodor's
Jetsetter Oyster
Star Service Gayot BlackBook Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701-4039
From $695/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Think cowhide can't be classed up? Try camping out in the Southwestern-themed Four Seasons for a few days."
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From March through October, ask for a terrace room overlooking the Congress Avenue bridge, so you can watch the bat colony fill the sky at sunset.
Fodor's "You get what you pay for in superior service and amenities at this elegant hotel on beautifully manicured grounds overlooking Lady Bird Lake." Full review
Jetsetter "A luxe cocoon with a Southwestern edge located on downtown Austin’s Lady Bird Lake." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Four Seasons Austin is one of the city’s most beloved and well-known luxury properties, enjoying a prime downtown location and phenomenal lake views." Full review
Star Service "This Four Seasons, located two blocks east of Congress Avenue, remains Austin's most luxurious property, an exceptional endeavor purpose-built to impress even hard-to-please travelers." Full review
Gayot "Set on the shores of Lady Bird Lake, this upscale hotel offers a tranquil setting within a short walk of the State Capitol, Sixth Street District and Austin Convention Center."
BlackBook "The king of luxury chain hotels. What else is there to say? This one rests on a fab lakefront location downtown."
Zagat4.3
"An "intimate ambiance" pervades this "wonderful hotel with a Texan twist"."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Situated at the edge of lovely Lady Bird Lake, Four Seasons Hotel Austin offers the brand’s signature luxury service and amenities in the heart of Austin’s downtown district." Full review
Lonely Planet "Four Seasons luxury done Texas style means leather chairs, cowhide couches and native limestone." Full review
