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Heywood Hotel vs The Driskill
Heywood Hotel and The Driskill are both recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Driskill scores significantly higher than Heywood Hotel. The Driskill ranks #1 in Austin with endorsements from 20 reviews like Not For Tourists, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Heywood Hotel
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1609 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702
From $217 /night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Accessible
Oyster
Upscale
"This seven-room hotel, situated in an intimate Craftsman-style house in the up-and-coming East Austin area, lives up to its "unique boutique" billing."
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Gayot
"This mid-century-style boutique hotel embodies the intangible elements that define Austin: creative, easygoing and cool."
New York Times
"A stay at this comfortable, stylish hotel feels like a visit to a good friend’s house — a friend with good taste, that is."
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Fodor's
"This boutique hotel debuted amidst the rapidly gentrifying strip of East Cesar Chavez in 2012 and the hip hood has continued to flourish around the restored 1920s bungalow."
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Travel + Leisure
"If you're coming to Austin ready to eat...the Heywood, opened by George Reynolds and Kathy Setzer in 2012, puts you within walking distance of some amazing East Austin restaurants."
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The Driskill
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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."
