Driskill Hotel in Austin Texas

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DRISKILL HOTEL

604 BRAZOS ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
United States

RECENTLY COMPLETEING A THREE-YEAR MULTIMILLION DOLLAR RESTORATION, THE DRISKILL HAS BEEN AUSTINS MOST CELEBRATED HOTEL FOR OVER A CENTURY. BUILT IN THE ROMANESQUE STYLE, THE DRISKILL IS PROUDLY AND MAJESTICALLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF AUSTINS BUSINESS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. EACH OF THE 188 GUESTROOMS AND SUITES ARE DECORATED IN THE TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY VICTORIAN DESIGN. THE ELABORATE LOBBY FEATURES AN INTRICATE HAND LAID MARBLE FLOOR, A BEAUTIFUL HAND PAINTED DECORATIVE CEILING, ORIGINAL ARTWORK, AND A CUSTOM MADE STAINED GLASS DOME THAT PROUDLY SERVES AS THE FOCAL POINT OF THE MAJESTIC LOBBY. THE DRISKILL IS CONSIDERED A LUXURY HOTEL.

General Information

Price Range(USD):	195.00 - 380.00
Number Of Floors:	12
Number Of Rooms:	188

Property Amenities

Fitness Facilities

Area Attractions

TEXAS STATE CAPITAL.....1/2 MILE......NORTH
SIXTH STREET ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.....0 MILES....CENTER
TOWN LAKE.............................1/2 MILE......SOUTH
CONVENTION CENTER.....................1/2 MILE......SOUTH
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT...............0 MILES....CENTER
GOVERNORS MANSION.....................1/2 MILES.....NORTH
DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION............10 MILES.....NORTH
PARAMOUNT THEATER........................1/2 MILE......NORTH
WAREHOUSE DISTRICT.........................2 BLOCKS....SOUTH
LBJ LIBRARY............................2 1/2 MILES.....NORTH
LBJ WILDFLOWER CENTER.....................25 MILES.....SOUTH
UMLAUF SCULPTURE CENTER............2 1/2 MILES....SOUTH
ZILKER PARK..........................2 1/2 MILES.....SOUTH
ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDENS.................3 MILES.....SOUTH
BOB BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM...1 MILES.....NORTH
AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM..................4 BLOCKS.....WEST
TEXAS STATE CAPITAL.....1/2 MILE......NORTH
SIXTH STREET ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.....0 MILES....CENTER

Driving Directions

FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL-
FOLLOW AIRPORT EXITS TO HIGHWAY 71 WEST FOR .25 MILE.
TURN RIGHT ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE, FOLLOW FOR APPROXIMATELY
7 MILES. TURN RIGHT ON CONGRESS AVENUE, FOLLOW CONGRESS
FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE. TURN RIGHT IN FIFTH STREET.
TURN LEFT ON BRAZOS. CROSS SIXTH STREET TO HOTEL ENTRANCE.

Property Information

- AIRLINE DESK - A/V EQUIPMENT
- BANQUET FAC. - BARBER/BEAUTY SHOPS
- BOUTIQUES - CONFERENCE FAC.
- ELEVATORS - HANDICAP FAC.
- FIRE ALARMS - GIFT SHOP
- HOTEL SAFE - LOUNGE
- LUGGAGE STORAGE - MEETING ROOMS
- NEWS STAND - VALET PARKING
- RESTAURANT - SAFETY DEPOSIT
- VENDING MACHINE - VCR RENTAL
- FITNESS STUDIO - SPA FACIILITIES
- BUSINESS CENTER

HANDICAP FACILITIES -
EQUIPPED WITH BARS IN SHOWER AND NEAR TOILET
TELEPHONES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TDD LINES
RESTAURANT IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

GROUP/BANQUET FACILITIES -
-GROUP INFORMATION
DIRECT ALL GROUP INQUIRIES TO DRISKILL SALES DEPT.
SALES OFFICE PRIMARY CONTACT- MRS. AMY GALLE
SALES OFFICE PHONE NUMBER...512-474-5911
SALES OFFICE FAX NUMBER.....512-474-2214
GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE ROOMS.

MEETING/BANQUET -
ELEVEN MEETING AND BANQUET ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS UP
TO 500 PEOPLE
FACILITY NAME-----------CLASSROOM--SEATED DINNER--RECEPTION
THE DRISKILL BALLROOM 150 230 350
THE MEZZANINE --- 300 500
THE CITADEL BALLROOM 100 150 350
THE CITADEL CLUB 40 40 50
THE MAXIMILIAN ROOM --- --- 75
THE CRYSTAL ROOM 46 70 70
JIM HOGG PARLOR 25 40 50
AUSTIN ROOM 20 30 40
CHISHOLM TRAIL ROOM 40 40 50
SAN JACINTO ROOM 40 40 50
THE GOVENORS BOARDROOM - CONFERENCE ROOM SEATS 16

Policies & Disclaimer

-TRAVEL AGENT COMMISSION IS 10 PCT
COMMISSION IS PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS OF ROOM CONSUMPTION
CONTACT AT PROPERTY REGARDING COMMISSION ISSUES-
MR. GEORGE GLADY

-PET POLICY
*50USD FEE PER DAY
*25 POUND LIMIT
*DOGS MUST BE ATTENTED TO AT ALL TIMES
*CONCEIERGE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED

-PEAK SEASON SPRING AND FALL

CHILDRENS PROGRAMS-
SPECIAL CHILDRENS PROGRAM RECOGNIZED AT CHECK-IN WITH
SPECIAL AMENITY-AGES 2 YEARS TO 12 YEARS.
PROGRAM IS KNOWN AS DRISKILL DEPUTIES. CHILDREN RECEIVE A
CERTIFICATE AND A DEPUTYS BADGE. UPON CHECK-IN CHILDREN
ALSO RECEIVE AN AMENITY WHICH INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY
MILK AND COOKIES.

DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM IS
LOCATED JUST SIX BLOCKS FROM THE HOTEL.

BABYSITTING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH CONCIERGE
WHO RECOMMENDS BONDED AGENCIES.

THE BOB BULLOCK STATE HISTORY MUSEUM IS LOCATED JUST TWO
MILES NORTH OF THE HOTEL. THE MUSEUM HAS A THEATER GEARED
FOR CHILDREN AND CONSTANTLY SHOWCASES THE TEXAS SPIRIT
SHOW. THERE IS ALSO AN IMAX THEATER AND WONDERFUL EXHIBITS.

ADDITIONAL CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE
CONCIERGE.

FREQUENT GUEST PROGRAMS-
RETURN GUEST AMENITY PROGRAM ARRANGED AT PROPOERTY LEVEL
FOR REPEAT GUESTS AT HOTELS DISCRETION.

TAX INFORMATION

AUSTIN HAS A 15 OCCUPANCY TAX WHICH BREAKS DOWN INTO THE
FOLLOWING
6 PCT STATE TAX
7 PCT CITY TAX
2 PCT CITY VENUE TAX

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIMES

CHECK-IN AFTER 3PM SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/CHECK-IN AFTER 4PM
ON SATURDAY CHECK-OUT BY NOON -12PM-

- PROPERTY FACTS
23JAN04-29FEB04 - PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO ROOM DESCRIPTIONS

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN 600PM 48 HOURS
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL -HOTELS LOCAL TIME-
GUESTS WHO DO NOT CANCEL BY THE ABOVE TIMES WILL BE
CHARGED FOR ONE NIGHTS ROOM RATE AND TAX CHARGE.
VALID 13MAR03-15MAR03 CANCELLATION IS 72 HOURS PRIOR TO
ARRIVAL LOCAL HOTEL TIME. GUESTS WHO DO NOT CANCEL PRIOR TO
72 HOURS WILL BE CHARGED FOR ONE NIGHTS ROOM RATE AND TAX.