I've never had such a unique experience at a hotel. It was distinctly "Texan" with an old fashioned sense of hospitality. The hotel is so handsome and stately it almost instantly commands your respect.
The staff was incredible and kind and happy to share any bit of information with us. One young man at the front desk did me the kind favor of taking care of a shirt that got a stain and not charging for laundry service. We stayed 4 nights and service was consistent and pleasant.
The bed was comfortable, room was spotless, water in shower was hot and noise was never an issue. There's a lot of neat art and furniture placed around the hotel so it was fun to walk around and get familiarized with the hotel. The bar was exciting, the restaurant seemed to be quite busy over the weekend (we didn't get a chance to try it) and the location was perfect as it's right off of 6th Street.
I would highly recommend the Driskill to anyone in Austin. Its location is great but the service and one-of-a-kind setting is what sets it apart from anything else. I cannot wait to go back.
Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Traveled as a coupleRoom Tip: If stairs are a problem, check with mgmt to ensure you don't have to walk up a flight of...
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Response from Joe G, Manager at The Driskill
Responded Jul 27, 2015
Hello from Texas Tata823, We are very happy you enjoyed your stay here at The Driskill. Being a histroic hotel, we know there comes great responsibility to preserve it's original style. There is a great team of men and women here, who enjoy caring for our guest. Looking forward to seeing you soon and showing you more of our great southern hospitality! Joe
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