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The DriskillvsThe Westin Austin Downtown
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, The Driskill ranks significantly higher than The Westin Austin Downtown. The Driskill comes in at #1 in Austin with endorsements from 20 publications like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Gayot.
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
The Westin Austin Downtown Zagat Gayot
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Oyster
Time Out
310 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Zagat "Located on the ground floor of Downtown's Westin Hotel, Stella San Jac pays homage to Southern cuisine with a menu inspired both by chef Michael Cerrie's family cooking and local dishes." Full review
Gayot "This nicely outfitted, reliable hotel enjoys a lively downtown location."
Travel + Leisure "The highest hotel pool in the city sits atop the Westin's new downtown Austin locale." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"One of Austin’s newest hotels, with a distinct Austin vibe, modern elegance and an open, welcoming ambience." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Opened in July 2015, this 366-room hotel sits squarely in the center of the Live Music Capital of the World, just a few minutes' stroll from three of Austin's major entertainment districts." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Westin Austin Downtown is a four-pearl property that’s a prime example of the Westin chain brand." Full review
Time Out "A stunning rootop pool, a state-of-the-art fitness studio (plus guided group runs), deluxe rooms with views of downtown Austin—the Westin is a luxurious option for any stay you're planning." Full review
