Driskill Hotel - Austin, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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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