Check-in Time: 3 pm; Check-out Time: 12 noon; Valet parking: $25 per day. Experience The Driskill with one of our Special Packages. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, The Driskill offers 189 guestrooms and suites distributed between the Historic Wing, with its soaring ceilings, elaborate woodwork and balconies, and the Traditional Wing, built in 1929 and featuring classic styling and the colors of the Texas Hill Country. All luxury hotel accommodations include: Original art, oil paintings, and precious antiques. Ornate beds designed exclusively for The Driskill. Complimentary, wireless or high-speed Internet access. Cable television and in-room movies. Luxurious bed and bath linens. Molten Brown of London bath amenities. Safety deposit box/in-room safes. Guests have 24/7 access to the Executive Business Center including: Color laser printers. Secretarial services. The Driskill provides the following additional services to guests: Nightly sweet treats served outside the 1886 Caf Bakery from 9pm - 10pm. 24-hour concierge service. 24-hour room service. Complimentary shoe shine. Daily newspaper delivery. Nightly turn-down service. One-day laundry and dry cleaning service. Safety deposit boxes. In the spirit of the hotel's and Austin's famous hospitality, The Driskill offers the following unique amenities: Driskill Deputy Amenity Children checking into The Driskill are deputized with a sheriff's Badge and presented with an official sheriff's certificate signed by Colonel Jesse Driskill, the hotel's founder and namesake. Kids also receive a Driskill Hotel coloring book with crayons. After a busy day of keeping the peace, kids are treated to cookies and milk from 1886 Caf Bakery at the hotel. Pampered Pet Program The pet-friendly Driskill Hotel offers pampered pets a specially designed pet bed complete with The Driskill Hotel logo, doggie treats, chew toy and food and water bowls. A $50 pet fee is charged per stay for guests who bring their pampered pooches with them to The Driskill.

The 24-hour Driskill Fitness Studio offers equipment that rivals premier fitness centers and allows guests to continue their normal exercise routines uninterrupted while at The Driskill. The cardiovascular machinery includes treadmills, elliptical trainers, recumbent bicycles and stair-steppers. The studio also contains a mirrored stretching room, two private steam rooms, showers and dressing rooms. The Driskill offers a wide selection of massage services performed by registered, in-house massage therapists. The massage services include traditional Swedish massage, as well as sports massage, deep-tissue massage and aromatherapy massage. Massage Treatments (available in 50- and 80-minute sessions): To request a spa appointment, please or contact our Concierge by phone at 512-474-5911 (Toll Free at 800-252-9367).

Be among the guests that love us! Thank you for your warm hospitality during my stay. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and was delighted with the hotel's beautiful restoration. It is a gem!. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. The Driskill Hotel on Brazos Street is gorgeous.. Dennis Quaid, Actor. The Driskill is Austin's most historic and romantic hotel. Opened in 1886, the Romanesque structure has a stunning lobby with stained glass skylights.. The New York Times. Every event leading up to the Wedding including scheduling rooms for our numerous guests, walking through the details of the rehearsal with the Bridal party, smoothly executing the change of venue for the Brides Luncheon, calmly guiding everyone down the aisle for the Wedding Ceremony and supervising a beautiful Reception, all were perfectly executed. Your Hotel and staff made our daughter's wedding one of my life's wonderful memories.. Mary Kathryn Jones, Mother of the Bride. The consistent quality of service is what encourages the Republican Party of Texas to return to your hotel and highly recommend it to anyone looking to hold an extraordinary event.. Susan Weddington, Chairman, Republican Party of Texas. Your accommodations and hospitality to all of us involved connected with the Texas Medal of Arts program was outstanding. I congratulate you on your role with the wonderful and historic Driskill Hotel.. Fess Parker, Actor. I travel a lot both domestically and internationally and I have stayed in some very deluxe properties, but my stay at your hotel was the most restful, peaceful, comfortable experience that I have ever had...from the bellmen to the operator was very friendly and helpful..food was wonderful...even your ice tea was excellent! The beds, the pillows, the room, the jacuzzi bath and shower-everything was there for me to relax and feel pampered!. Susan K. Spain, CTC-VP Operations, South Central Region Navigant International. Everyone was so pleased with everything from the minute they walked in the front door of The Driskill. The rooms and personal service were perfect, and our event could not have gone any smoother thanks to you and your staff.. Jill Marie Robbins, Associate Director, Special Events and Trade Shows, Variety. My husband and I stayed at The Driskill on our wedding night. To walk into the incredible lobby in my wedding gown made me feel like a princess. It was a magical end to a magical night!. C. Hilary Shine, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce. Our visit to The Driskill was perfectly orchestrated, as always, and my group was so thrilled. From check in to check out, a perfect experience.. Sue Busby, Executive Vice President, Rosenberg/Richmond Chamber of Commerce. We have stayed in so many hotels, but The Driskill was a truly wonderful experience. The band will never forgive me for not extending our stay at the fabulous Driskill Hotel.. C. Vaughn Hazell, E.P.A. to Mr. Paul Simon. Everything was done so efficiently, we hardly were aware it was being done. It was a great example of unobtrusive attentiveness.. Dr. H.L. DeMaree, T.H.E. Design. You and all your staff orchestrated an absolutely perfect evening. It was not only an historical event but for us a magical evening.

Artistry, innovation, and passion are but a few of the key components that guide each dining experience at The Driskill Hotel. At the. guests enjoy carefully crafted menus flawlessly executed by The Driskill's award-winning team of chefs. Repeatedly ranked the number one restaurant in Austin, the four-diamond Driskill Grill invites diners to feast on an ever-changing array of innovative and impeccably prepared fare in the most elegant of surroundings. Executive Chef Jonathan Gelman brings his experience from some of the country's most luxurious hotel and resort restaurants to usher in a new era of culinary excellence at The Grill and throughout the hotel's food operations. The Driskill Grill's Chef's Table seats up to six and offers a close-up view of the culinary action and a custom tasting menu. The Driskill also offers Chef for a Day and Chef for an Afternoon packages, which include a kitchen tour, hands-on cooking alongside our culinary team, and dinner in the Driskill Grill. about our Special Packages. Rated by Zagat Survey 2007 as Austin's Best New American Cuisine, 1886 Caf Bakery is well-known as Austin's Original Socializing Parlor and features contemporary, Southern dining for breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night meals and full-bar service. The 1886 also offers a complete line of homemade pastries and desserts with service until midnight Friday and Saturday. The Driskill also offers in-room dining to guests interested in a quiet dining experience in the comfort of their rooms. In-room dining is available from 7am until 10pm, Sun.-Thurs. and until midnight, Fri. and Sat.

Allow The Driskill to show you all about Austin. Central Texas offers first-rate sports events, entertainment, nature outings, and family fun. The Driskill's vacation packages are perfect for family getaways, romantic escapes for two, a weekend of culinary indulgences or any special retreat. to receive email updates on our special offers. Please note all packages are subject to availability. Restrictions may apply. Earn Membership Rewards® Points. American Express® Cardmembers can earn double Membership Rewards points at participating Destination Hotels Resorts properties when paying with an eligible and enrolled American Express Card. Terms and Conditions: Offer valid 1/1/08 - 6/30/08 and 10/1/08 - 12/31/08. Maximum 2,500 bonus points on any single transaction. Double points are awarded only for charges placed on your guest room folio. To be eligible to earn bonus points, you must be enrolled in the Membership Rewards Program at the time of stay and you must charge any hotel-related expenses (including food and beverage outlets, massage services, retail purchases, etc.) on an eligible, enrolled American Express Card. Bonus points will be credited to your program account within 6-8 weeks after charges appear on your billing statement. Ineligible rates include but are not limited to, Internet wholesale rates (such as third party online travel agents), traditional wholesale rates, or contracted rooms. Individual terms and conditions, as well as annual Program fees, apply for certain Card products. For more information on the Membership Rewards program, please call 1-800-AXP-EARN. Bonus ID-7313/6185/8116/9091. Pampered Pet Program. Winner of Animal Fair magazine's Five Dog Bone award for being the country's most pet friendly hotel, The Driskill Hotel offers pampered pets a specially designed pet bed complete with The Driskill Hotel logo, gourmet treats, pet toys and food and water bowls. A $50 pet fee is charged per stay for guests who bring their pampered pooches with them to The Driskill. Maximum 35lb. weight restriction. Call Driskill Reservations Sales for additional information at 512-391-7039 or 800-252-9367. As you hit the open road this summer for a vacation near or far, let us make it easier for you to get from one destination to the next. Whether planning a return trip or exploring one of the more than 30 exceptional Destination Hotels Resorts properties coast-to-coast, you can now take advantage of a special $25 gas credit for every night booked at any Destination property this summer. Offer available for stays between May 23 and September 1, 2008. Valid for new reservations and cannot be combined with any other offer. Discount is subject to availability and varies with arrival dates. Blackout dates apply. Other restrictions may apply. The credit will be applied at the time of check-out to your account (no cash value). When booking, use promotional code DRIVE. If you're looking for a quick getaway this summer without breaking the bank, head to Austin and the legendary Driskill Hotel -- 25% discount on room rates through September 10, 2008 and complimentary Skillet Breakfast for two in the hotel's 1886 Cafe Bakery. For more than a half-century, The Driskill has been famous for its scrambled egg dishes served in small, cast-iron skillets. Choose from the Texas Two Step, South of the Border or Hippie Hollow skillets. Authentically Austin, Distinctively Driskill. Experience Austin on a Segway, with your choice of two tours. Retire to your guest room with yellow rose turndown. Top off your stay with breakfast for two in the historic 1886 Cafe and Bakery. Subject to availability, taxes/service charges will apply. Call Driskill Reservations Sales for additional information at 512-391-7039 or 800-252-9367. Driskill Deputy Amenity. Children checking into The Driskill are deputized with a sheriff's badge and presented with an official sheriff's certificate signed by Colonel Jesse Driskill, the hotel's founder and namesake. Kids also receive a Driskill Hotel coloring book with crayons. After a busy day of keeping the peace, kids are treated to cookies and milk from the 1886 Cafe Bakery.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Central situation
 Playground for children
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Lift
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Around-the-clock room service
 Safe deposit box
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set