Driskill Hotel - Austin, Texas
Posted by: DougK
N 30° 16.084 W 097° 44.486
14R E 621063 N 3349160
Built in 1886 as the showplace of cattle baron Jesse Driskill, The Driskill Hotel remains a legendary landmark in Texas hospitality.
Waymark Code: WMMXNY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2014
Views: 8
Restored to its original opulence, The Driskill sets the standard for elegance in Austin, Texas. From the magnificent columned lobby with its marble floors and stained-glass dome to the classic décor of the 189 guestrooms and suites, The Driskill ensures that every stay is a memorable one.
The Driskill Hotel can be seen in Google Street View.
Street address: 604 Brazos Street Austin, Texas USA 78701
County / Borough / Parish: Travis
Year listed: 1969
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1875-1899
Historic function: Domestic; Hotel
Current function: Domestic; Hotel
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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