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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin - University Area vs The Driskill
Both DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area and The Driskill are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Driskill ranks significantly better than DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area. The Driskill comes in at #1 in Austin with praise from 17 publications such as Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin - University Area
Oyster
Gayot
1617 IH-35 North, Austin, TX 78702
From $67 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This mid-range chain is convenient if you're looking to stay near to the University of Texas, or have business in the area."
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Gayot
"This property combines the extra amenities of an extended-stay property with the atmosphere of a standard hotel."
The Driskill
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
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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."
