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The DriskillvsHilton Austin
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Driskill scores significantly better than Hilton Austin. The Driskill is ranked #1 in Austin with endorsements from 20 publications like Oyster, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
The Driskill
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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
Hilton Austin Fodor's
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Star Service Gayot BlackBook Zagat
The Telegraph Oyster
Time Out Frommer's
500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The Hilton is defined by its proximity to the colossal Austin Convention Center, and this is the conventioneers' hostelry." Full review
Lonely Planet "Everything about this 800-room convention center behemoth is Texas size."
Star Service "Ready-for-prime-time player may stick out like a sore thumb in this historic downtown neighborhood, but it is a standout for both business and leisure travelers who benefit from the central location." Full review
Gayot "Steps away from the Austin Convention Center, it is geared toward travelers in town for conferences or an upscale run through the vibrant music scene."
BlackBook "Fitness this. Spa that. Pervasive Internet."
Zagat4.0
"Adjacent to the convention center, this "centrally located" Downtown chain link offers "quick access to shopping and bars"and features "comfortable" rooms and a "friendly" staff."
The Telegraph8.0
"Modern design and style meets comfort at the Hilton in downtown Austin." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Located across the street from the Austin Convention Center, the four-pearl Hilton Austin is one of the city's major hotels for convention attendees." Full review
Time Out "If you're in town for an event at the Convention Center, Hilton Austin will likely serve as your homebase." Full review
Frommer's "This hotel, located directly across from the convention center, discounts rooms when there's no convention in town." Full review
