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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. Pros: Location to 6th street restaurants and nightlifeAbsolutely beautiful interior fixtures and decor that fit the propertyTop-notch service that fits the feel of the hotelbig windows and nice viewvery comfortable beds, linens and bath areaI wanted to live in the bar area, it is so cool.

"Best location in Austin; for those who love classic hotels, this is IT. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/27/2012 Vote

2. 6th street is youthful too cool.

"Historic Magic " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/5/2012 Vote

3. Beds are a little soft and the hallway noise passes easily into the rooms, but it's still a very 'cool' place to stay.

"Great hotel, great service! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/4/2012 Vote

4. However, there is a very cool store across the street called Wild About Music that sells all kinds of music related clothes and items.

"Would stay here again. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2012 Vote

5. View was great, plus allowed for an end-of-day cool down outside, people watching and breakfast in the sunshine.

"Amazing hotel, perfect location; believe the hype! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/31/2011 Vote

6. Our room was a quiet, cool oasis from the outdoor heat.

"A delightful, classic hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/11/2011 Vote

7. The restaurant/bakery has an outdoor patio which has a cooling mist so we ate brunch (served until 5 pm) each of our three mornings outside - perfect.

"Great stay and weekend at The Driskill for 4th of July " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/6/2011 Vote

8. Room did not seem to cool very well.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 9/5/2007 Vote

9. The old rooms will not accommodate rollaway beds and do not cool well in the summer.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 8/16/2007 Vote

10. Very cool older hotel renovated very nicely.

"Excellent Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/11/2007 Vote