• The Driskill is listed in the 2008 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

• This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

• Accessible path of travel
• Accessible bathroom
• Roll-in shower
• Handicapped parking

• In-room accessibility
• Accessibility equipment for the deaf
• Braille or raised signage

This Austin hotel adjoins the 6th Street Entertainment District and is two blocks from the Warehouse District, famed for its restaurants and live-music scene. The Driskill is a member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America.

The hotel's mezzanine level has an impressive marble floor and a wraparound balcony overlooking bustling 6th and Brazos streets. Room service and concierge service are available around the clock. The 24-hour business center includes computers with complimentary high-speed Internet access. The property is smoke-free (fines apply for smoke-free violations).

• Massage - spa treatment room(s)
• Steam room
• Concierge desk
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Health club
• Fitness facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Coffee shop or café
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Banquet facilities
• Business center
• Ballroom(s)
• Exhibit space
• Business services
• Audio-visual equipment
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• 24-hour front desk
• Express check-in

• Total number of rooms - 189
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Tour assistance
• ATM/banking
• Dry cleaning/laundry service
• Babysitting or childcare
• Shoe shine
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Elevator/lift
• Year Built 1886
• Valet parking (surcharge)
• Wedding services
• Event catering
• Internet access - wireless
• Luggage storage
• One meeting/conference room
• Parking limited (surcharge)
• Laundry facilities
• Secure parking
• Parking (surcharge)
• Smoke-free property
• Smoke-free property (fines apply)
• Piano
• Translation services
• Valet parking

This Austin hotel offers 189 guestrooms. Beds are topped with Italian Frette linens, down duvets with cotton covers, and down pillows. Rooms feature Victorian or traditional Austin decor, with heavy draperies, tall windows, high ceilings, original art, framed Texas-themed memorabilia, and granite-topped end tables.

Amenities include complimentary iPod docking stations, 32-inch flat-panel televisions, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibars, and bathrobes. Private bathrooms feature shaving/makeup mirrors and Gilchrist and Soames Destination Earth amenities.

In-room childcare (surcharge)and turndown service (on request) are also available.

• Premium television channel(s)
• Video-game console
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Complimentary weekday newspaper
• Ceiling fan
• Voice mail
• Multi-line phone
• Minibar
• Refrigerator (on request)
• Wake-up calls
• Daily housekeeping
• Turndown service (on request)
• Private bathroom
• Designer toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer

• Shower/tub combination
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Makeup/shaving mirror
• In-room massage available
• In-room childcare (surcharge)
• Electronic check-out
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Cable television service
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Non-smoking only
• Desk
• Clock radio
• Cribs/infant beds available
• Flat-panel television
• Free Wi-Fi
• iPod docking station
• Connecting / adjoining rooms available
• Egyptian-cotton sheets
• Pillowtop mattress

Driskill Grill - Renowned restaurant serving New American cuisine. Seafood, steak, poultry, and vegetarian items, as well as prix fixe and tasting menus. Menu may include Macadamia Encrusted Ahi, Sautéed Wild Salmon, Flame-Grilled Filet Mignon. Award-winning wine list. Dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday.

1886 Café & Bakery - Lobby-level café and bakery with viewing window and mahogany bar. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night desserts, beer, wine, cocktails. Sunday brunch menu until mid-afternoon. Open daily early morning to late evening.

Driskill Bar - Texas-themed lounge with stuffed longhorn head over the fireplace, cowhide couches, faux-snakeskin wallpaper. Live piano music Monday–Saturday, early evening to late evening. Signature drinks, Texas beers, extensive wine list, casual menu of appetizers and light entrees.

The 24-hour health club, located on the mezzanine level, has a fitness area overlooking the street. In addition to five weight machines, guests can work out on elliptical trainers, treadmills, stationary bikes, and stair steppers. Facilities include a stretching room and men's and women's locker rooms with steam rooms. Cold water and chilled face cloths are provided. Massage treatments are available by appointment (surcharge).

Town Lake, five blocks from the hotel, offers a 10-mile hiking and biking path along the Colorado River. Seasonal recreation includes canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboating. Golf courses are within 10 miles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golfing nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Boat launch nearby
• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby
• Volleyball nearby

• Aerobics nearby
• Tennis nearby
• Running track/path nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Scooter/moped rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Bird watching nearby
• Playground nearby