The Driskill Hotel was built in 1886 as the showplace of
cattle baron Jesse Driskill, The Driskill remains a landmark
of Texas hospitality. As a member of The Historic Hotels of
America and Associated Luxury Hotels International, The
Driskill is among the world's finest hotels, offering an
elite level of luxury and service.
Located in downtown Austin, the legendary, historic hotel is
convenient to all the city has to offer, including the Texas
State Capitol, Austin Convention Center, opera, symphony,
fine dining and shopping. Known as the "Live Music Capital
of the World,?" Austin is home to almost 200 music venues,
many within walking distance of The Driskill.
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. Some of these luxury hotel
accommodations include: original art, oil paintings, and
precious antiques, ornate beds designed exclusively for The
Driskill, elegant draperies, complimentary, wireless or
high-speed Internet access, plush terry robes, luxurious bed
and bath linens and molten Brown of London bath amenities.
Artistry, innovation, and passion are but a few of the key
components that guide each dining experience at The Driskill
Hotel. At the Driskill Grill and 1886 Caf?& Bakery, 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.