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Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress vs The Driskill
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Driskill is the choice of most professionals compared to Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake. The Driskill scores 95 with recommendations from 20 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
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300 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
From $97 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Lonely Planet
"Families are a major focus... The majority of the lodgings are small suites with one or two beds, a pull out couch and a microwave and minifridge. Big enough for your small army."
Star Service
" 8 miles east of the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, this first generation Embassy Suites is a solid pick for midrange travelers looking for added space in the heart of the city."
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i
The small number of remaining unrenovated units should be avoided, as these are dated and dour.
Gayot
"The convenience and spaciousness of suites draws travelers to this centrally located property."
Travel + Leisure
"The location of this hotel makes it easy for you and the fam to enjoy South Congress Avenue, the Capitol and downtown, Barton Springs Pool and the famous "Bat Bridge.""
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake makes a strong showing amongst Austin’s array of upper-middle-range hotels with its fashionable lobby, spacious rooms, and excellent freebies. "
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The Driskill
Concierge
Fodor's
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."
i
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."
