The Driskill, Austin, Avoid

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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)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (1/5 issues found)

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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. avoid and stay away from this faux overpriced historic hotel if you want avoid dismal service and worn decor.

"Musty Driskill Inferior Service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/19/2012 Vote

2. again, to avoid.

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

3. avoid rooms on the Mezzanine, however, which can be noisy if there are events scheduled.

"Old School Charm " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/27/2011 Vote

4. I would never stay at this hotel again and I must say I have encouraged many friends and business associates to avoid this hotel.

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

5. AVOID BOOKING THIS HOTEL.

"texas sized rip off " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/2/2008 Vote

6. avoid the Driskill like the plague.

"Dowdy, overpriced, uncaring " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/30/2007 Vote