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The DriskillvsHilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest / Arboretum
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest / Arboretum and The Driskill are both rated highly by writers. On balance, The Driskill scores significantly better than Hilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest / Arboretum. The Driskill comes in at #1 in Austin with praise from 19 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Forbes Travel Guide.
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 Garden Inn Austin Northwest / Arboretum Fodor's Gayot Oyster
11617 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Business travelers and some short-term leisure travelers patronize this five-story hotel in suburban, shopaholic Northwest Austin." Full review
Gayot "Contemporary flair and comfort can both be had in Austin's Golden Triangle."
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Hilton Garden Inn Austin Northwest/Arboretum is about 20 minutes from downtown Austin and a short drive to restaurants and shops." Full review
