Lone Star CourtvsThe Driskill
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, The Driskill scores significantly higher than Lone Star Court. The Driskill has a TripExpert Score of 95 with endorsements from 20 sources including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Michelin Guide.
Lone Star Court
10901 Domain Drive, Austin, TX 78758
From $107/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Free Parking
Gayot
"Located in the upscale The Domain district, this hotel offers "down home" hospitality in classic Texas fashion."
Fodor's
"The growing Domain shopping district is known for its high-end retail and upscale dining." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Texas retro is the theme, and amenities include a pool, fire pits, a courtyard and a food-truck court." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Free Wi-Fi and breakfast add to the value, while bikes to borrow, outdoor fire pits, and live music are totally Austin." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Lone Star Court is one of the most fun, retro-cool hotels in Austin." Full review
Time Out
"A colorful boutique hotel that embraces the Austin and Hill Country vibe with outdoor fire pits, a dipping pool and live music. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"Lone Star Court is a modern hotel with a timeless twist." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Next door to the Domain shopping mall, this new hotel exudes cowboy cool." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Vintage Texan-style charm, gracious service, a live music venue on the premises: it’s all not unusual to find all of these among boutique hotels in Austin" Full review
The Driskill 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
Oyster
Upscale
"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."
Zagat
4.3
""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