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Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown/Convention CentervsThe Driskill
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown and The Driskill are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Driskill scores significantly better than Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown. The Driskill is ranked #1 in Austin with approval from 20 reviewers such as Time Out, Frommer's and Jetsetter.
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown/Convention Center
Frommer's
BlackBook
Gayot
200 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
From $93/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This conventioneer hotel is a cut above average. The rooms are ample and comfortable, decorated in an understated mix of modern and traditional -- a bit bland." Full review
BlackBook "This is downtown. Sophistication comes with the real estate. And at a fraction of the price."
Gayot "Bringing a New Orleans flavor to the Texas Capitol, this hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of all the action."
The Driskill
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Gayot
DK Eyewitness BlackBook
Zagat 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
