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The DriskillvsJW Marriott Austin
Both The Driskill and JW Marriott Austin are rated highly by writers. On balance, The Driskill ranks significantly better than JW Marriott Austin. The Driskill scores 95 with accolades from 20 sources like Oyster, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Driskill
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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
JW Marriott Austin Gayot
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Time Out Travel + Leisure Frommer's
110 E 2nd ST, Austin, TX 78701
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Gayot "They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and the JW Marriott Austin is no exception."
Star Service "This is a big, user-friendly convention hotel with a surprisingly service-oriented staff. Dining and lodgings get high marks." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Featuring more than a thousand guest rooms and 120,000 square feet of meeting and event space in the heart of downtown." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Guest rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with dark, elegant wood furniture and super-comfortable, “Revive” beds; and the rooftop pool bar offers an Instagram-worthy view of the city." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This 34-storey hotel exudes sleek modernity, with a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe." Full review
Time Out "Austin’s most business-friendly hotel, with entire floors of meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art AV capabilities...but still plenty of amenities for unwinding, like a rooftop pool." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hotel has ample event space, and it's popular with conference goers and football fans in town for University of Texas Longhorns games."
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "At 1,002 rooms, this is North America’s largest member of Marriot’s luxury JW brand." Full review
