Austin Nuru (2024)

FAQs

Does the Driskill Hotel have a pool? ›

There's plenty of meeting space on the mezzanine floor and a well-equipped fitness center, but no swimming pool.

The bar is “dressy casual” — in keeping with the hotel's overall rich/vintage vibe — especially in the evening. Helpful? You’ll see casual and dressy depending on time of day and event. You won’t feel out of place in either.

Legend says that a girl, rumored to be named Samantha Houston, tripped and fell to her death on the Driskill's grand staircase and can since be heard giggling and bouncing a ball on its steps. Historians have long searched for any evidence to verify the tale, all to no avail.

The Driskill stands as a historic treasure in Austin, celebrated for its grand architecture and vibrant live music scene, though noise can sometimes mar the experience. Its prime location is frequently praised, offering easy access to downtown attractions.

The Driskill is composed of two interconnected buildings; the original four-story Romanesque Revival building constructed in 1886, and a 13-story annex constructed in 1930.

AUSTIN, Texas — (CultureMap Austin) The Driskill, Austin's oldest and perhaps grandest hotel, has a new owner. Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corp. confirms to CultureMap that it recently sold the downtown property to Dallas-based Woodbine Development Corp.

Parking for guests attending scheduled functions is available at The Driskill. The current event parking charge is $20.00 (inclusive of sales tax) per vehicle per day. Overnight parking is available for guests. The current overnight charge is $40.00 per vehicle (exclusive of sales tax).

Timeless charm mingles with modern sophistication throughout our 189 guestrooms. Enjoy a classic ambiance accented with custom Austin touches in our unique guestrooms or step into old-world charm entrenched in Texas details in our historic suites.