,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-97.74173,30.268108)/-97.74569526314735,30.25938981339516,12.434913449181304/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Hotel San Jose vs The Driskill
Both hotels are praised by professionals. On balance, The Driskill scores marginally higher than Hotel San Jose. The Driskill comes in at 95 with approval from 20 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Gayot.
Hotel San Jose
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Show All Reviews
1316 S Congress, Austin, TX 78704
From $197 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Concierge
"An eternal favorite among tourists and locals alike, the Hotel San José epitomizes Austin cool."
Fodor's
"A warren of rooms and suites done up in South Austin chic: a modern, minimalist style adorned with balconies, patios, and tropical vegetation."
Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"They say everything's bigger in Texas, but this intimate "bungalow-style" boutique hotel might be the exception."
Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the modern bohemian neighborhood of South Congress (or SoCo), the über-hip San José Hotel has 40 sleek, minimalist guest rooms with earthy tones, warm woods, and simple, modern lines."
Full review
Rough Guide
"Chic and funky boutique hotel in the South Congress district."
The Driskill
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Show All Reviews
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."
Full review
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."
Full review
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."
