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The LINE AustinvsThe Driskill
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. Overall, The Driskill is the choice of most reviewers compared to Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin Downtown. The Driskill has a TripExpert Score of 95 with recommendations from 20 publications including DK Eyewitness, BlackBook and Jetsetter.
The LINE Austin
Fodor's
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
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111 Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This informal riverside hotel has an attractive outdoor pool patio with prime views of Lady Bird Lake and Congress Avenue Bridge sunset bat flights." Full review
Gayot "You can't ask for a better location than this, right on Congress Avenue with Lady Bird Lake and the Congress Avenue Bridge just behind."
BlackBook "Starbucks and T.G.I. Friday's are near. As in onsite. If that isn't comfort enough, your Sleep Number bed will make up the difference."
Zagat3.8
"Tourists and business travelers alike appreciate this Downtown chain link with "unique" fish tanks in the lobby and an "excellent" location, overlooking Austin's famous bat bridge."
Travel + Leisure "This 413-room hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown and overlooks Congress Bridge, where Austin’s famous bat population emerges every evening at sunset." Full review
Afar Magazine "Austin has established itself as a foodie destination on par with New York and Los Angeles." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The vibe at Austin’s LINE Hotel is Mad Men transported into the contemporary art scene. From arrival at the striking porte-cochère at the front of the property reveals a restored concrete..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The rooms are more fun and distinctive than at nearby competitors...It also makes an effort to introduce you to Austin's growing visual-arts scene." Full review
Frommer's "The lobby has become light and airy, with a Zen-meets-the-Hill-Country vibe. Furnishings are sleek and minimalist, while floor-to-ceiling windows drink in views of the foliage-fringed shores " Full review
Frommer's "The lobby has become light and airy, with a Zen-meets-the-Hill-Country vibe. Furnishings are sleek and minimalist...all concessions have been carefully chosen for the world stage" 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
