Meetings
Outfitted with modern technologies, yet equipped with historic features, each of our downtown Austin meeting and event spaces tells its unique story. Choose from over 18,000 square feet of space, which ranges from our elegant and opulent Mezzanine to our beautiful Texas-detailed ballroom and stately, powerful Governor’s Boardroom. Enjoy stunning venues with luxurious décor, from The Crystal Room's sparkling chandeliers to The Maximilian Room's gold leaf mirrors. Host your function in the historic event spaces at The Driskill, a luxurious hotel in downtown Austin, where you’ll follow in the footsteps of notable public figures throughout their finest moments. We have earned our iconic status by hosting over a century-worth of grand events, including Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidential victory celebration and numerous Texas governors’ inaugural balls. Our flexible downtown Austin event spaces are perfect for intimate gatherings, large-scale galas and timeless weddings. If your function is in conjunction with a conference, our hotel is conveniently located near the Austin Convention Center.
Total Spaces
Largest Space523 sq m
Total Rooms
Event Spaces
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The Driskill Mezzanine
523 sq m
Capacity
1000 Guests
Spanning the second floor of our hotel, the 5,634-square-foot Driskill Mezzanine event space has played host to downtown Austin’s most elegant social events, political functions, and much more. Elegant décor, painted marble columns, and a piano up the ambience for one-of-a-kind events with up to 1,000 attendees.
The Driskill Ballroom
232 sq m
Capacity
230 Guests
The pinnacle of luxury events are held within the Driskill Ballroom, with a vaulted trompe l’oeil dome that took three months to complete and crystal chandeliers. Once the hotel’s Grand Salon, today the ballroom continues to host opulent balls and distinguished functions, with 2,501 square feet of space and room for 60 to 230 attendees depending on the room configuration.
The Citadel Room
173 sq m
Capacity
150 Guests
Located on The Mezzanine level on the Tower side of the hotel, this event space offers 1,872 square feet for classroom setup meetings, or banquets and receptions for up to 150 attendees. This event venue features an opulent ambiance of yellow and gold touches, and has the ability to connect to the historic Citadel Club.
The Maximilian Room
139 sq m
Capacity
100 Guests
Adorned with a color palette of gold and white, the Maximilian Room features unique accents such as eight lavish gold leaf mirrors, originally discovered in the 1930s. This charming space has since been converted into an area for premium dining events, with 1,500 square feet of space and room for 20 to 100 attendees.
The Crystal Room
70 sq m
Capacity
80 Guests
With 759 square feet of space, the Crystal Room was once part of the hotel’s former design. Dazzling chandeliers create a supremely elegant backdrop for a range of events, hosting anywhere from 25 to 80 attendees.
1886 Café & Bakery
118 sq m
Capacity
70 Guests
This Victorian-style café is ideal for cocktail receptions or private dinners for up to 70 guests. Offering 1,275 square feet of event space, this venue features beautiful stained glass windows, quaint connecting patio space and a backdrop of Austin’s famed downtown.
Jim Hogg Parlor
61 sq m
Capacity
50 Guests
Located within the Driskill Mezzanine group, the Jim Hogg Parlor features 667 square feet of space and room for 16 to 50 attendees depending on the venue configuration.
Austin Room
36 sq m
Capacity
30 Guests
As part of the Driskill Mezzanine, the Austin Room offers 390 square feet of space and room for intimate meetings of 12 to 30 attendees.
Governor’s Boardroom
33 sq m
Capacity
15 Guests
The Governor’s Boardroom is grouped within the Driskill Mezzanine, and offers 364 square feet of space. 15 Attendees can comfortably gather here in a conference-style setup.
