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The Driskill vs Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Driskill ranks significantly better than Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake. The Driskill has a TripExpert Score of 95 with endorsements from 20 reviewers including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
The Driskill
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Rough 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."
Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake, an IHG Hotel
Oyster
Gayot
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Frommer's
20 North IH-35, Austin, TX 78701
From $74 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Holiday Inn is a safe, if unexciting, bet for travelers on a budget."
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Gayot
"Set on the south shore of Town Lake, this 320-room hotel is a popular venue for brides and grooms."
DK Eyewitness
"Overlooking Town Lake, this high-rise hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Austin, adjacent to the Town Lake hike and bike trail."
Frommer's
"The most upscale Holiday Inn in Austin, this high-rise hotel is situated on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake, at the edge of downtown, and just off I-35."
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