The Driskill, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Hotel, is a historic landmark of Texas luxury and hospitality, standing at the corner of 6th Street and Brazos Street in the heart of downtown Austin. Established in 1886, the prestigious reputation that Colonel Driskill built is maintained to this day, competing with renowned palace hotels in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. Conveniently located, this iconic hotel grants guests easy access to the Texas State Capitol, convention center, opera, symphony, fine dining, shopping, and Austin's 6th Street music scene.
Located only 20 kilometers away from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, The Driskill, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Hotel Austin, provides ease of transportation for guests. Don't miss the opportunity to explore other famous Austin locales such as South Congress, Eastside, Rainey Street, and Old West Austin Historic District, each coveted by locals and visitors alike.
Rooms at The Driskill feature a calming color palette with Texas touches, ample space of 540-650 square feet, a spacious private balcony, separate sleeping and living spaces, a dining area, floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, and hardwood floors. Guests can choose from original suites such as the romantic Lone Star Suite offering an expansive living space, dressing room with tri-panel, floor-length mirrors, and towering windows overlooking Brazos Street.
Dining at the hotel is exceptional, with The Driskill Grill earning accolades from Food & Wine magazine as home to one of the Top 10 Best New Chefs in the country, David Bull. Savor delicious traditional Texas comfort foods at the quaint Victorian-style café combining time-honored original recipes with contemporary preparation. Delight in specialties like bread pudding French toast, Texas pecan waffles, or the famed 1886 chocolate cake served since the hotel opened.
The Driskill boasts 18,000 square feet of elegant event spaces, including a 2,500 square-foot ballroom and a 5,600 square-foot mezzanine complete with two private balconies - perfect for outdoor events in the heart of downtown Austin. Experience premium dining at the Maximilian Room adorned with unique accents such as eight lavish gold leaf mirrors discovered in the 1930s.