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Hilton Austin AirportvsThe Driskill
Both Hilton Austin Airport and The Driskill are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Driskill is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hilton Austin Airport. The Driskill scores 96 with endorsements from 17 sources such as Jetsetter, Fodor's and Gayot.
Hilton Austin Airport
Fodor's
Gayot
Frommer's
9515 Hotel Drive, Austin, TX 78719
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The atrium is like a Texan starship, with a dome soaring above three balconied floors, and limestone pillars surrounding a central bar area." Full review
Gayot "For air travelers, it doesn't get more convenient than this hotel, which is located right on the grounds of Austin Bergstrom International Airport."
Frommer's "So close to the airport you can almost see your gate, this hotel—known as “the Donut” for its round shape—has a central atrium, a restaurant and bar, and a coffee shop" Full review
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
