Cool Things To Do In Austin – The Driskill Hotel
If your budget doesn’t allow a nights stay at the wonderful historic Driskill Hotel, you might just want to stop by for a before dinner drink to enjoy the turn of the century architecture and beauty.
The hotel was built in 1886 by cattle baron Jesse Driskill. It’s location in downtown Austin makes it convenient to some other wonderful destinations, such as The Long Center for the Arts, the Austin Convention Center, the Texas State Capital, Lady Bird Lake, the Moody Theater and a plethora of fine dining and shopping opportunities. And don’t forget about the famous 6th street for music and night spots.
The Driskill Grill has been featured in many ‘top’ lists including Zagat’s and has received many awards including Foder’s Choice Award and OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice Award.
If you are looking for a unique place to hold your company meetings, the Driskill could be for you. With over 18,000 square feet of meeting space and nine meeting rooms you might just find this to be an ideal and interesting place to do business. Uniquely combining beautiful decor, many historical reference, the rich colors of the Texas Hill Country and turn of the century elegance with up to date convenience and technology capabilities.
“All recently-renovated luxury accommodations include – A blend of contemporary and unique historical artwork, Custom Driskill beds with luxurious linens, Signature Driskill custom furniture, Spacious work Desk with complimentary wireless or wired high-speed Internet, Plasma televisions with pay-per-view movies and premium channels, Plush terry robes, Fine English imported personal care amenities, Regal bath linens, Artfully stocked mini-bars, In room safes, Custom vanities, showers and tubs. Guests have 24/7 access to the Executive Business Center including: Dell workstations, Color laser printers, Facsimile machines, Office supplies, Copiers, Secretarial services.”
Besides the above mentioned amenities the Driskill offers Pampered Pet Program, and Bike Rentals. For the children checking in, each child is deputized with a sheriff’s badge, receives a sheriff’s certificate signed by Colonel Jessee Driskill, the hotel’s founder, a Driskill Hotel coloring book and crayons and are treated to milk and cookies from the 1886 Cafe & Bakery.
Driskill Hotel Details
604 Brazos Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Reservations and Sales 800-252-9367
Local phone – 512-474-5911
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