WELCOME TO OUR HISTORIC LUXURY HOTEL ON 6TH STREET IN DOWNTOWN AUSTIN


Recognized as a coveted Austin hotel since 1886, The Driskill offers a historic setting entrenched in timeless charm. With a prime downtown location off 6th Street, our luxury hotel is the perfect vantage point for exploring Austin’s entertainment district and beyond. Surrounded by Austin’s foodie scene, nightlife and live music, we’re within walking distance from popular attractions like the Lady Bird Lake, Congress Avenue Bridge, the Texas State Capitol Building and Austin Convention Center. Experience luxury rooms with balconies, refined American cuisine at The Driskill Grill and impeccable service only our hotel can provide.

Sixth Street Entrance
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Amenities
  • Free Internet Access
  • On-Site Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Fitness Center
  • Pet Friendly
  • Digital Key
  • Digital Check-In
  • Business Services
  • Laundry
  • Concierge
  • Meeting Facilities

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Rooms + Suites

Heritage Suite Bedroom
Renaissance Suite Balcony
Cattle Baron Suite Living Room

Our guest rooms and newly renovated suites mingle timeless Texas charm with modern sophistication. Experience four-star luxury at our historic hotel in downtown Austin.

Our Hotel

Hotel History

Historic Exterior The Driskill

Hotel History

Austin, Texas, features a rich historic tradition that dates back for centuries. The Driskill, one of the city’s most prominent hotels, is part of its story. Conceptualized and built during the 1880s, The Driskill began as a bare plot of land purchased for $7,500 by Colonel Jesse Driskill, a prominent cattle baron and civic leader. In just two years, this plot was transformed into one of the most notable luxury hotels within Austin and beyond.

Since its advent, The Driskill has seen glamorous galas and a host of notable visitors. Just two weeks after its opening, the hotel hosted an inaugural ball for Texas Governor Sul Ross. This tradition continued through tumultuous periods of closing and reopening. As an Austin landmark, the hotel’s legacy was preserved when it opened once more, with owners vowing to never let it close again.

In 1934, Lyndon Baines Johnson brought his future wife, Lady Bird Johnson, on their first date at The Driskill Grill. During Johnson’s presidency, The Driskill welcomed the White House press corps on official business, and the Governor’s Suite became President Johnson’s favorite place to stay while in Austin. Today, the hotel boasts timeless spaces that each tell a story of their own, whether they be notable dignitaries enjoying a night out, or charming stories experienced by guests. The Driskill’s history is one that endures, beckoning new visitors to create their own stories, too.

For an added dose of history during your visit, stop by the Texas State Capitol Building and the LBJ Presidential Library to learn more about Austin's vibrant heritage.

24-Hour Fitness Center

Lifestyle Recreation Running The Driskill

24-Hour Fitness Center

With premium equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bicycles and more, our 24-hour Fitness Studio allows you to easily match your routine back home. For ultimate comfort, the Fitness Studio comprises two private steam rooms, showers and dressing rooms.

Business Center

Lifestyle Business Man Desk The Driskill

Business Center

Open 24 hours daily, the Executive Business Center offers all the features you require, including Dell® workstations, color printers, fax machines and copiers, as well as office supplies and secretarial services upon request.
Pet Friendly

Pet-friendly

We gladly welcome your most beloved travel companions with The Driskill’s Pampered Pet Program. Your pup will be spoiled with true Texas hospitality and amenities including a plush dog bed and food dishes. Please inform the hotel that you will be bringing your pet (or pets) with you prior to your arrival.

Fees

A $150 one-time, non-refundable fee will be charged to your room.

Weight Limits

Dogs must weigh 50 pounds or under, or two dogs must weigh 75 pounds combined at most to be permitted to stay at The Driskill.

Special Events

Weddings

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Weddings

Since 1886, The Driskill has earned its iconic status in downtown Austin as an unrivaled wedding venue for grand, opulent and timeless celebrations.

Meetings

Ballroom

Meetings

Choose from over 18,000 square feet of unique event space, where each meeting venue tells a story of this hotel’s historic past.

Photos + Reviews

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5.0 Stars

The best hotel in Austin

If you like history elegance & service, look no further. This one beats the 4 Seasons. I have stayed at both many times and I have make the Driskill my home-away-from-home when I'm in Austin. It's an easy walk to the convention center and most areas downtown.
Kato M Denver, Colorado
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