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May 20, 2009 by Andy S from Sugar Land,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• Beautiful, historic, and great location.
• I loved it all.

“This is the place to say in Austin. Restaurant and bar are great there too. Thanks for being on Priceline.”

May 13, 2009 by Vafides from Bethesda,MD
Overall Rating: 8

• Its location.

“The location of this hotel is what sold me. Unfortunately, not being from Austin, I had no idea until after I booked the hotel that this place is haunted. Its listed as one of the most haunted hotels in the country.”

Mar 29, 2009 by Manda from Bellevue,WA
Overall Rating: 8

• Historic, 1st room was European in size and layout, ie, smallish but with lots of character.
• Boiler broke the 2nd night, so I had to change room. No hot water on day 3 in the morning.

“Lots of history and
very high ceiling. Had meat loaf at the restaurant and it was terrible; great chocolate cake, however. Room service had only turkey BLT the first night I arrived (around 11:30pm); very disappointed.”

Feb 27, 2009 by Lanegrita from Austin,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• The staff were amazing - adding little touches that made our stay truly special.
• Nothing - it is a grand old hotel.

“Gorgeous, grand, with a very Texas vibe. Comfortable bar with incredible staff. Front desk people were charming and beyond helpful. Bed was extremely comfortable, room service was fast and delicious. Highly recommended.”

Feb 15, 2009 by Craig from Houston,TX
Overall Rating: 5

• Location
• Very small room.

“Paint was peeling. No outside window in room. Valet parking and
free internet. Staff was
first class.”

Jan 21, 2009 by Alan from Plano,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• Friendly attentive staff, great ambiance.
• Small bathroom.

“First class loved the common areas.”

Nov 12, 2008 by Mandi from Cedar Park,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• The staff was superb! Our room was beautiful, and the food was wonderful!

“My husband and I stayed in the Driskill for a weekend getaway. Its central location is perfect for the person who likes to explore the city of Austin. The 2nd Street District is a great place to do some shopping and/or get a spa treatment at Milk and Honey Spa. Make sure and eat at 1886 Cafe located inside the Driskill Hotel. The presentation of the breakfast is fabulous and reflects the taste! Room service was quick & equally delicious! We stayed in the historical part of the hotel. Our room was small but was absolutely beautiful - clean, very cozy bed, sufficient seating, and flat screen TV offering movies still in theaters. I could go on and on about how much we enjoyed our stay. I would recommend Driskill Hotel to anyone desiring a hotel that offers a rich history and luxury.”

Sep 4, 2008 by Emily from Liberty, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great detail and care in design.
• Did not have WiFi.

“I found this hotel to be lovely, interesting, and extremely well-appointed. The rooms and services were impeccable and my stay was terrific.”

Jul 22, 2008 by Mark from Mckinney, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Very elegant hotel.
• There was a loud fan noise in the AC unit all night.

“This was a very nice hotel that I would come back and spend more time. I highly recommend this hotel. It is right on 6th street but not noisy. Do not valet park! It is very expensive. Park in the garage 1 block north for about $10 per day.”

Jul 21, 2008 by Shelly from Montgomery, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Wine selection in the mini bar.
• The bathroom is way too small! Felt like we were in New York or Chicago.

“Awesome hotel. Just small bathrooms!”

Jul 2, 2008 by Regan from Flower Mound, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Every room was non-smoking! Very unique and old. Beautiful.
• Traffic around hotel when trying to check in - awful.

“What a beautiful old hotel. The rooms were spacious and clean. I really appreciated the fact that the entire hotel is a non-smoking facility. It was beautifully decorated. I hope to stay there again and get time to really enjoy the hotel and its bar area.”

Jun 28, 2008 by Maria from Midland, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Staff were wonderful.
• NA.

“The hotel is in the perfect location in Austin. It has character, ambiance and excellent staff who were always there to help without being asked. Their anticipation of our needs was impressive and I have lived on 4 continents and being in a variety of hotels. I loved the history of the Driskill and Texas proudly displayed on the walls of the hotel. The latte in the hotel bakery rivals the ones I have had in Rome! It was a truly wonderful experience.”

Jun 15, 2008 by Ann from Nederland, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very elegant.
• Parking was very expensive.

“The only thing that was missing was the parking. Valet parking was $25 per day. The food was excellent.”

Jun 4, 2008 by Tricia from Fort Worth, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful, unique hotel.
• Our room was a little small, but appropriate for the excellent price.

“I highly recommend the Driskill. The hotel has been beautifully restored, and the service was excellent.”

May 20, 2008 by Shirley from Spring Branch, TX
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Staff service was excellent.
• Noise level in the rooms - very noisy.

“Ut Graduation Weekend, very rowdy group that stayed in the Hotel. I may have gotten 4 hours of sleep. I had much higher expectation than what I received.”

May 20, 2008 by Jackie from Humble, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The rooms are great, nice and clean.
• Bathroom a little small.

“This hotel is very nice and clean very upscale hotel and in a great location, all the workers are very nice and each and every one of them know you by name. We were treated as if we were the only guest in the hotel service was just great. This was a very enjoyable and great stay I have no bad things to say about this hotel it is just wonderful.”

May 2, 2008 by Will from Katy, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Looks like an elegant hotel should.
• Some staff can be stuffy.

“Old world charm from a bye gone era, grand, opulent, one of the most beautiful hotels we've ever stayed in throughout the world. Perfect location downtown Austin.”

May 1, 2008 by Dan from League City, TX
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[5] • Location:[6]

• Historical lobby.
• Historical means old and tiny rooms.

“Old elevators, even got stuck a couple of times. To get in bathroom, so small you had to close there door to use anything.”

Apr 30, 2008 by Amanda from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The hotel staff was great and we had a great time at the bar in the hotel.
• I can't think of anything.

“We had a great time, the location was perfect and I would stay again.”

Apr 29, 2008 by Daye from Southlake, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The Historic look and feel.
• Room could have been a little more plush.

“The Driskall was an unexpected delight. The hotel has kept it's "cattle drive" look and feel and is reminiscent of days gone-by. My teenage son was overwhelmed. A hotel like an other.”

Apr 24, 2008 by Kyle D. from Durango, CO
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Excellent location and amazing property.
• Room had considerable wear that detracted from the overall 4-star experience.

“Great location, five-star staff, opulent, and luxurious.”

Apr 24, 2008 by Nicole from The Woodlands, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location!
• Too high a price for parking.

“Great! Will try to stay there again.”

Apr 24, 2008 by Kristyn from Friendswood, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beautifully decorated, historic hotel.
• Small room.

“We can't wait to come back!”

Mar 20, 2008 by Martha from Plano, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff was very helpful.
• There is nothing that I did not like. I liked every bit of it.

“Staying at the Driskill was a wonderful experience. The staff was helpful and the reservations manager even came down to meet us and make sure we had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, and the history of the place made it very special. Our kids learned a lot! And the hotel staff even went out of their way to make sure our kids saw all the neat things in the hotel. I love this hotel!”

Mar 5, 2008 by Jake from Muenster, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff was super friendly.
• NA.

“We really enjoyed our stay. The service was genuine and accommodating. We could not have asked for a friendlier staff. The hotel was beautiful and well maintained. Our room was very nice.”

Jan 24, 2008 by Elaine from Longview, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Location and friendliness of the staff.
• The valet parking got my car stuck in a garage and I missed an appointment.

“I liked it, but there was remodeling going on and the restaurant was closed, and I don't ever remember the piano being played, which is something I was looking forward to in the piano bar. I ate dinner in the bar area, and service was good, as well as the food, but I feel I should have been given a price break with all that was going on!”

Jan 9, 2008 by Robert from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Dog Friendly and nice property.
• Not a lot of places to walk the dog around the property due to Downtown location.

“Nice property, good service, charming rooms, valet always says "welcome back".”

Jan 6, 2008 by Bill from Fort Worth, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• It was beautifully decorated. Lovely furnishings and paintings. Very Texas.
• No place to park and unload. Had to use valet which was $21 a shot.

“If you want a distinctive Texas experience, visit the Driscill. Beautiful lobby, restaurant, bar and rooms.”

Jan 1, 2008 by Kristen from Charlottesville, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Location was perfect and the atmosphere was classy and gave us a true Texas experience.
• The valet parking was a little expensive, but it was worth it in a busy area.

“The Driskill was a beautiful hotel, full of character and history. On top of that, it was within walking distance of the state capitol and all of the 6th street bars and shops. The Driskill bar was a cozy place to relax, and our room was spacious and clean. It made our trip to Austin a memorable one.”

Dec 31, 2007 by Lisa from Brookline, MA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful hotel, great location.
• They gave us the worst room they have, no view and the bathroom was too small. We also had to wait 20 minutes before they found our reservations.

“We enjoyed the hotel but have had better experiences.”

Dec 4, 2007 by Douglas from Corpus Christi, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Great old time very active hotel.
• Access to the room through mezzaneen for parties. Felt like stored furniture.

“Driskill for the price was a great experience but the squeaky iron bed didn't help the charm. Six street locations is the best attribute. Hotel personnel were extremely helpful and knowledgeable.”

Nov 15, 2007 by James from Dallas, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Convenient to downtown.
• Older building, bathroom door wouldn't close.

“Beautiful hotel, but the building is older, the staff is good and the amenities are very nice.”

Nov 15, 2007 by Misty from Rockwall, TX
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• The hotel is gorgeous.
• The staff was a little snooty.

“The hotel is beautiful, and the room was small but adequate. The check in staff was a little snotty, but the check out staff was very pleasant and professional. The only problem was that both the dining room and valet (and there is only valet parking available) were very slow. I spent at least half an hour waiting for breakfast in the cafe and 45 minutes waiting for the valet to retrieve my car.”

Nov 8, 2007 by Scott from Bakersfield, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Awesome.
• Nothing.

“A true classic, I am glad I had a chance to stay there!”

Nov 8, 2007 by Kay from Hutto, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location, history, lobby bar, friendly staff.
• They seemed short staffed in the evening, the bellboy accidentally took a pair of pants and it took them 20+ minutes to return them to my room.

“Great location and a beautiful hotel with lots of history. A classy way to enjoy Austin Texas.”

Nov 8, 2007 by E from Gold Beach, OR
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very grand hotel rich with history, attention to detail.
• No pool, spa.

“This is such a beautiful and inspiring place to stay. A grand hotel that is rich with history and style. The attention to every little detail made me feel like royalty.”

Nov 7, 2007 by Lillian from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[2] • Location:[9]

• Location; lobby architecture & design.

“You cannot (or are told you cannot) get to a large majority of rooms (including mine) without going up 13 steps and then down the hall to an elevator. I was not shown the elevator even after I noted I would have to pull my bag up the steps. I pulled my bag on wheels up those steps, wrenching my shoulder, and the pull handle of the bag broke on the top step. (Yes, I told management; no, Ive not heard anything since the incident. When I inquired again, I was shown a lobby elevator.) Coffee was not downstairs in the lobby until nearly an hour after it was supposed to be (and there was none in the room), and the breakfast restaurant was 10 to 15 minutes late in opening.”

Nov 4, 2007 by Donna from Tallahassee, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Historic and beautiful renovated a jewel among chains.
• Parking fee of $21 a night!

“I'm not sure if they had a business center or the charges, but in terms of a beautiful historic hotel, great fun location, I loved it! The piano bar had out of town travelers gathered around and the atmosphere quickly lent it self to a friendly place. The piano player was witty and had us all at ease. Then you can walk out to 6th stay and have your fill of great live jazz/blue/rock bands to make the night different than usually available to business travelers.”

Oct 24, 2007 by Sara from Austin, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• I absolutely loved the decadent decorations throughout the hotel.
• The room I stayed in was a little smaller and compact than I was expecting it to be.

“The hotel was beautiful and complete luxury. Service was very good, the decor and ambiance throughout the hotel was excellent, and I really enjoyed my stay there.”

Oct 19, 2007 by Karla from Temecula, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Absolutely perfect location.
• Lobby always smelled musty.

“Perfect location - 1st class service. It's the most beautiful, elegant hotel in Texas. If you can swing it, you should stay here.”

Oct 2, 2007 by Pam from Saginaw, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Turn down service.
• Valet parking only for $21 per night.

“Great location, walking distance to 6th street, shopping, and convention center.”

Oct 1, 2007 by Ann from Berkeley, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Interior design/historic.
• Nothing.

“One of the most beautiful hotels I've seen. A historic landmark. Lovingly kept up, beautifully decorated and maintained. Excellent location, downtown, close to all activities in Austin.”

Oct 1, 2007 by Brian from Azle, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Great ambiance.
• The valet was great but the lack of self parking can be a pain.

“Great over all experience.”

Oct 1, 2007 by Marla from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Clean, beautiful and very accommodating.
• Nothing.

“This hotel is in a great downtown location. The room was very clean and had comfortable down beds. They also had complimentary champagne at 5 pm and complimentary deserts in the evening. Very helpful and pleasant staff, from the bellboys to the front desk and concierge.”

Sep 27, 2007 by Jill from North Little Rock, AR
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Beautiful rooms, great location.
• Valet-only parking.

“Loved it! Loved the rooms, loved the location, and loved the price.”

Sep 26, 2007 by Tom from Dallas, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Excellent location - wonderful ambiance.
• The $20 parking.

“Lot of value for the money if you enjoy the ambiance of an older hotel. Right in the center of town - great stay!”

Sep 25, 2007 by Deborah from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It had great character and I loved the history of the hotel. It was wonderful.
• I have no complaints at all.

“It was a beautiful hotel and very attentive staff. The room was lovely and comfortable. I would definitely stay here in the future.”

Sep 25, 2007 by Lauren from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful! Great historical hotel staff was friendly and polite.

“This hotel was amazing! Luxury at a great price, I would recommend it to anyone!”

Sep 18, 2007 by Pat from Chowchilla, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Decor was wonderful; service from household to bellboys was great!
• This is a downtown hotel, and we did have to deal with panhandlers, but not outside our hotel!

“A visual and exciting place to be. Quite a lot of history just right in the hotel. Linens, robes, were top notch! We loved the decor, being horse owners; the Texas decor was right up our alley! I can't wait to go back next year! The hotel staff gave us recommendations on which tours to take and the food cannot be beat. The art is absolutely beautiful. Being from California, I really appreciated the Texas hospitality!”

Sep 17, 2007 by Amanda from San Francisco, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The pleasant historic quality was genuine and yet the rooms and facilities had today's amenities.
• There was a strange musty smell in the lobby.

“The Distill hotel has survived for over 140 years, thanks to the appreciation of Austins own citizens. That they would permit their zoning laws to allow a mega-parking complex across the street (and at eye level to the grand 2nd floor logia) is perplexing. The hotel retains a wonderfully formal appearance with the classic comfort of a gentleman's club. The room we stayed in had all the amenities we needed to have a comfortable stay - including great housekeeping, which was thorough as it was discrete. The gym facilities were compact but included everything.”