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Hyatt Regency AustinvsThe Driskill
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Driskill scores significantly better than Hyatt Regency Austin. The Driskill scores 95 with praise from 20 publications including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Concierge.
Hyatt Regency Austin
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208 Barton Springs, Austin, TX 78704
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "On Lady Bird Lake near Auditorium Shores, the hotel has great views of the water and downtown skyline." Full review
Lonely Planet "Business people seem drawn to the Hyatt's signature masculine style - large, executive chairs and desks, and deep cocoa browns."
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Request ahead for a room with a river, which costs extra.
Star Service "The service here is not as well-tailored to the individual as that at the Omni, but low rates and a scenic location do offer value and convenience for a good mix of business and leisure guests." Full review
Gayot "Business guests appreciate the location of this property --- near the Palmer Event Center and Austin Convention Center, it is often the site of major conferences and executive gatherings."
BlackBook "Tony people are fraternizing in the face-lifted lobby lounge. And the view of the skyline from there is most expansive."
Zagat4.2
"Set on Lady Bird Lake's south shore, within walking distance of Downtown, this "relaxing" chain member features "Zen", "spacious" rooms."
Travel + Leisure "The expansive, sunlit lobby looks out across the lake, while the Marker 10 bar offers sushi and has a happy hour that's particularly popular with the business crowd." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Offers great skyline views and a convenient location on Lady Bird Lake, within walking distance of downtown’s attractions including Sixth Street and the convention center." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A premier location along with a completely updated property, recreational amenities and easy access to everything Austin has to offer." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A short walk from the bars on 6th Street, the Austin Convention Center...some rooms in this pet-friendly contemporary hotel have river views and patios."
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
The Driskill
Concierge Fodor's Oyster
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Michelin Guide Gayot
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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
