The Driskill, Austin, Value

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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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1. I just wish I was placed in a better room as I value peace and quiet much more.

"Beautiful building - go for a drink! Room very noisy. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2012 Vote

2. It is in a great location but there are other hotels that are far better values that are close by as well.

"Probably would not stay here again " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

3. Overall, after taking into the expensive nature of this hotel (close to $800 USD for two nights) I don't feel we got good value for out money and would probably go with another option next time.

"Ok, but expensive " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/3/2012 Vote

4. Austin (Inter-Continental) and both were definitely much better as far as overall value.

"Stayed 3 times, won't go back again... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2008 Vote

5. Austin (Inter-Continental) and both were definitely much better as far as overall value.

"Stayed 3 times, won`t go back again... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2008 Vote

6. Not sure the value you will get justifies it.

"Great location with some feel of history " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/4/2012 Vote

7. But to my amazement, the staff was very empathetic and upgraded one of the two reserved rooms I had into the Capitol Suite (a $1200 value!) without me saying a word.

"An Unexpected Experience from a Transient Guest Perspective! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/15/2010 Vote

8. The hotel was very difficult and insisted that "I PROVE" that my items were missing and the value.

"Beautiful - But bad things DO happen here " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/12/2009 Vote

9. Really bad value.

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