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Omni Barton Creek Resort & SpavsThe Driskill
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa and The Driskill are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Driskill scores significantly better than Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. The Driskill is ranked #1 in Austin with positive reviews from 20 publications such as Fodor's, BlackBook and Not For Tourists.
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Frommer's
Concierge
Oyster
Star Service
BlackBook
Zagat
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin, TX 78735
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Austin's only real full-service resort -- one that caters to business travelers, couples, singles, and families alike -- Barton Creek would stand out even if it weren't alone." Full review
Concierge "Visitors who'd prefer nocturnal solitude over the late-night rowdiness of downtown Austin should consider this tranquil resort."
OysterUpscale
"The 312-room Barton Creek Resort is sprawled across lovely grounds centered within three golf courses in the hills west of downtown Austin." Full review
Star Service "Barton Creek Resort & Spa sits in an upscale residential development off Bee Caves Road." Full review
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A bevy of quality contemporary have recently been interjected into rooms on floors 4 through 9, and these are not the ones to request.
BlackBook "The hotel tower comes into view as you descend into the Fazio Foothills. Golf for him on the courses par excellence. Spa time for her in the form of a champagne facial."
Zagat4.2
"Those looking for a "relaxing" retreat head to the "beautiful Texas Hill Country" and this "inviting" full-service resort, "secluded" in a "lovely" setting on 4,000 acres of rolling grounds."
Gayot "The signature Fazio Foothills Golf Course is known for its cliff-lined fairways, waterfalls and caves, and the three other courses also take advantage of the intriguing natural setting." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Especially popular with business travelers, the resort's golf courses were designed by legendary figures like Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer, and Austin native Ben Crenshaw." Full review
Jetsetter "4,000 acres of rolling hills, championship golf, and luxurious resort living." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A world-class golf course puts this hotel on the map, but the resort sprawls over 4,000 acres of secluded West Austin for the ultimate in a pampered getaway." Full review
The Driskill Concierge
Fodor's Oyster
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Gayot
DK Eyewitness BlackBook Zagat 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
