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Austin Motel vs The Driskill
Austin Motel and The Driskill are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, The Driskill scores significantly higher than Austin Motel. The Driskill is ranked #1 in Austin with recommendations from 20 publications like Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Austin Motel
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1220 S. Congress St., Austin, TX 78704
From $116 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"Long favored by cost-conscious artists and musicians, it's charming and hip without feeling pretentious."
Rough Guide
"Basic rooms in a trendy old motel in the funky South Congress district. A favourite with visiting musicians, it’s across the street from the venerable Continental Club."
Gayot
"Yes, this is a motel, but it has a fun, vibrant sense of style and is a far cry from typical, cheap chain digs."
BlackBook
"This isn’t a motel masquerading as a Turkish steam bath. It’s just got a mad sense of humor to go with its mad South Congress Ave. location."
Fodor's
"What used to be a fading 1938 motor court is now a beloved, quintessentially-Austin motel."
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The Driskill
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Oyster
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604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
From $152 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"This grand four-story mansion is an old-world sanctuary set smack in the heart of boisterous Sixth Street."
Fodor's
"Built in 1886 and impeccably restored, the Driskill is a beautiful public space created when people relished mingling in grand settings."
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Oyster
Upscale
"There's no pool or other on-site amenities besides a nice fitness center and small massage room, but the location in the heart of Austin's famous Sixth Street entertainment district is prime."
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Rough Guide
"This handsome and historic downtown hotel is Austin’s swankiest choice, with an opulent marble lobby and updated rooms."
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If you can’t afford to stay here, drop by the lobby bar for a mid-afternoon whiskey sour.
Michelin Guide
"Double balconies, arched windows and a hand laid marble lobby floor made downtown Austin's grandest hotel into a frontier palace."
