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The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt

604 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
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At the corner of 6th and Brazos, in the heart of downtown Austin, stands a timeless icon of Texas luxury and hospitality—The Driskill. For over a century, this legendary hotel has been the backdrop for restful nights, inspired gatherings, and century-defining events. With 189 well-appointed guestrooms, including 14 stately suites, two distinctive dining and bar experiences, storied spaces and unparalleled service, The Driskill invites you to be part of Texas history in the making.

Venue Details

ChainHyatt Hotels
BrandThe Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Built1886
Renovated2021
Total meeting space18,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms189
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Accolades and Recognitions: 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards – Top 10% Worldwide 2024 U.S. News & World Report The 2024 Best Hotels 2023 Austin Chronicle Reader’s Choice “Best Hotel” & “Best Wedding Venue” 2023 Luxury Lifestyle Top 100 Hotels and Resorts of the World 2023 and 2022 Convention South Readers’ Choice Award Winner 2022 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards - #3 Hotel in The World

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 01 - May 31Sep 01 - Dec 31
Shoulder season
Low season
Jun 01 - Aug 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
18,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,501 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
1,500 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
2,501 sq. ft.
61 x 41 sq. ft.
19 ft.
350
-
230
200
350
150
60
1,500 sq. ft.
50 x 30 sq. ft.
19 ft.
150
30
100
75
150
100
30
759 sq. ft.
33 x 23 sq. ft.
19 ft.
80
25
60
50
80
46
30
667 sq. ft.
23 x 29 sq. ft.
19 ft.
50
25
50
40
50
25
25
390 sq. ft.
30 x 13 sq. ft.
10 ft.
40
20
30
40
35
15
20
364 sq. ft.
14 x 26 sq. ft.
19 ft.
15
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15
1,275 sq. ft.
-
-
70
-
70
70
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
189
Single (1 bed)
130
Double (2 beds)
44
Suites
15
Tax rate
17%

Location

Getting Here

Located 6.6 miles from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The Driskill is the only hotel on the famous 6th Street in the heart of downtown.
Distance from airport 8.3 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Texas State Capitol Building
Texas State Capitol Building
Historical landmark
5 blks
Established in 1983 by the Texas 68th Legislature for the purpose of preserving, maintaining and restoring the State Capitol, the General Land Office Building, and their contents and grounds for the benefit of the citizens of Texas.
1100 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX, US 78701
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Austin Convention Center
Austin Convention Center
Convention center
4 blks
The Austin Convention Center is a LEED® Gold certified building located in the heart of the capital of Texas, one of the most affordable cities in America. The convention center has a convenient downtown location, between the shores of Lady Bird Lake and historic Sixth Street. It has easy access to I-35 and is a short distance from 6,000 downtown hotel rooms. The facility’s expansion has allowed events to expand their conventions, trade shows and expos. It has also brought new conventions and visitors to Austin and its convention center.
500 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX, US 78701
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The University of Texas
The University of Texas
University
2 mi
Founded in 1883, this is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System, and the nation's eighth-largest enrollment. The university houses seven museums and seventeen libraries, including the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum and the Blanton Museum of Art. Student athletes compete as the Texas Longhorns and are members of the Big 12 Conference.
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Lady Bird Lake
Lady Bird Lake
Recreation
1 mi
Lady Bird Lake provides a tremendous recreational resource for the state’s capitol, including hike and bike trails surrounding the shoreline as well as paddling, rowing, and fishing in the lake.
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Circuit of the Americas
Circuit of the Americas
Recreation
13 mi
Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, is a world-class destination for premium sports and entertainment. It is the first racing facility in the United States purposely built for Formula 1™ racing and is designed to host a variety of sports and entertainment events. The Circuit is home to the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX, which was just named the 2012 “Sports Event of the Year” by SportsBusiness Journal/Daily. The inaugural F1 USGP recorded a three-day attendance of more than 265,000 fans with 117,429 attending the race on Nov. 17, making the Circuit’s first Grand Prix the second-most attended Formula 1 race of the season.
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
Austin, TX, US 78617
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The Long Center for the Arts
The Long Center for the Arts
Theater
2 mi
We are committed to providing performing artists and organizations in the Greater Austin region with facilities and services that foster excellence, encourage originality and promote collaboration. To broaden the appreciation and enhance enjoyment of the cultural arts, we connect diverse audiences to significant local, regional, national and international artists and performances in a world-class venue.
701 W Riverside Dr
Austin, TX, US 78704
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Austin City Limits at the Moody Theater
Austin City Limits at the Moody Theater
Theater
1 mi
Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater (ACL Live) is a state-of-the-art, 2,750-person capacity live music venue that hosts approximately 100 concerts a year. It serves as the new home for the taping of the acclaimed KLRU-TV produced PBS series, Austin City Limits, the longest running music series in American television history. ACL Live is nestled next to the W Austin Hotel & Residences, which are both located within Block 21, the first mixed-occupancy building of its type in the world to be LEED certified. LEED is a mark of excellence developed by the U.S. Green Building Council acknowledging measurable performance attributes that benefit human and environmental health. ACL Live is the premier destination in Austin for live performances as well as numerous special and private events.
310 W Willie Nelson Blvd
Austin, TX, US 78701
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Additional Information

Additional details

Accolades and Recognitions: 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards – Top 10% Worldwide 2024 U.S. News & World Report The 2024 Best Hotels 2023 Austin Chronicle Reader’s Choice “Best Hotel” & “Best Wedding Venue” 2023 Luxury Lifestyle Top 100 Hotels and Resorts of the World 2023 and 2022 Convention South Readers’ Choice Award Winner 2022 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards - #3 Hotel in The World

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The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://about.hyatt.com/content/dam/hyatt/woc/2030EnvironmentGoals.pdf
Does The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes : Lower non-essential plastics and increase composting.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://about.hyatt.com/content/dam/hyatt/woc/2021DEIReport.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No
Does The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes : Consistent cleaning of public areas.
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