The Driskill, Austin, Lobby

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Out of 287

The Driskill	Average Price: $300 Check Rates

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604 Brazos Street

Austin, 78701 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 6 of 23
Average review rating: 4.09

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (38) , MyTravelGuide (65) , Travelocity (4) , TripAdvisor (323) , YahooTravel (63)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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Lobby

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84% wrote positive comments about lobby

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1. classic old hotel, in excellent condition, wonderful lobby, bar, rooms, etc..

"The Driscoll in Austin Texas " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/11/2012 Vote

2. While the lobby and bar were beautiful, they had a strong sewer odor every time we walked through them.

"high expectations for a special occasion, left disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/29/2012 Vote

3. When we arrived and the bellman opened the door to the lobby I felt like we were swept into a fairy tale.

"A valentines day to remember! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/15/2012 Vote

4. The open lobby, luxurious rooms, and beautiful floor to ceiling wood-paneled restaurant and bar areas will not disappoint even the most harsh critic.

"Excellent historic hotel that does not expect patrons to sacrifice luxury in order to enjoy it's rich past and beauty. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/14/2011 Vote

5. Very spectacular lobby, esp.

"Great location for walking. ASK questions of rm location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/3/2011 Vote

6. Its lobby is really elegant, its staff is friendly and courteous, the bar is a great place for a drink, the 1886 Bakery services a terrific breakfast.

"Had a great stay - but make sure you get the right class of room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/14/2011 Vote

7. the lobby is gorgeous.

"I think they put us in a storage room by mistake " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/13/2011 Vote

8. When there was no convenient place to sit in the room I headed for the beautiful lobby to read but it was so freezing I had to leave.

"I think they put us in a storage room by mistake " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/13/2011 Vote

9. Lobby-luxurious.

"It was a like a dream. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/10/2011 Vote

10. The lobby is beautiful.

"Underwhelmed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/7/2011 Vote