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Lake Austin Spa ResortvsThe Driskill
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, The Driskill is the choice of most professionals compared to Lake Austin Spa Resort. The Driskill comes in at #1 in Austin with accolades from 20 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, BlackBook and The Telegraph.
Lake Austin Spa Resort
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1705 S Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Perhaps one of Austin's most luxurious getaways. Lake Austin Spa is located about more than a half-hour drive from town, deep into a wooded ravine right along the banks of Lake Austin." Full review
Lonely Planet "Lake Austin Spa Resort is the premier place to be pampered in the state."
OysterLuxury
"This lakeside retreat along the shores of Lake Austin is more than a spa resort... a true wellness destination." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This destination spa resort, the site of a former rodeo training camp, is a "little piece of heaven" in Texas Hill Country." Full review
Star Service "Reached via a long, winding road 20 miles west of the city, this little enigma is tucked quietly away along the banks of Lake Austin." Full review
Gayot "Surrounded by beautiful Texas Hill Country, this world-class spa resort overlooks rugged cliffs and the clear waters of Lake Austin."
BlackBook "The resort is casually elegant throughout. Like a country retreat from Architectural Digest."
Zagat4.0
"It's "luxury and elegance all over the place" at this "beautiful" lakeside resort featuring a "relaxing", highly regarded spa that "pampers" weary travelers."
Afar Magazine "The destination spa caters to every need and whim, offering a daily calendar of outdoor activities and educational talks and classes and serving healthy and locally-sourced cuisine." Full review
Jetsetter "All-inclusive lakeside retreat outside Austin with a legendary spa, farm-to-table fare and outdoorsy activities." Full review
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
