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Driskill Hotel

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Centrally located in Austin, Texas, Driskill Hotel was originally built in 1886. Today, this luxury hotel is favored by business travelers who enjoy its attentive service and everybody else who wants to take a step back in time to the Gilded Age. If you are planning a trip to Austin, Driskill Hotel is one of the best places to stay.

During the three-year renovation completed in 1999, Driskill Hotel was updated with modern amenities such as high-speed internet access, web TV and three dual line telephones. Original decor, including turn-of-the-century Victorian design, artwork and rich fabrics were preserved during the restoration.

The experience at the Driskill begins in its unique lobby which features a hand-painted ceiling, hand-laid marble floor and a custom-made stained glass dome.

If you want to stay in one of the guest rooms which are located within the original 1886 building, ask for one of the 66 Historic Guest Rooms when making your hotel reservation. These rooms feature beautiful Brazilian marble bathrooms, high ceilings and lavish fabrics.

For those who like to stay active while traveling, Driskill Hotel offers a Fitness Studio with large windows, a choice of cardiovascular machines, and strength training equipment.

The Driskill Grill, popular with visitors and locals alike, serves innovative cuisine and regional fare in an elegant setting.

Plan this Vacation
Doubles start at USD $195 in the summer; from $240 during the high season. For reservations, call the hotel at 800-252-9367.

Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas, United States, , www.driskillhotel.com


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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Jun 25, 2004
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