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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown vs The Driskill

Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Driskill is the choice of most reviewers compared to La Quinta Inn Austin Capitol. The Driskill scores 96 with approval from 17 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
7 / 10
300 E 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $53 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Fitness Center
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Practically on the grounds of the state capitol, this is a great bargain for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The downtown location is not the most serene, but you can’t get any closer to the handsome state capitol building (you practically share a lawn)." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This La Quinta is located right in the heart of Austin's business district."
The Driskill
The Driskill
9 / 10
604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
From $152 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"This grand four-story mansion is an old-world sanctuary set smack in the heart of boisterous Sixth Street."
Fodor's 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 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 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 Michelin Guide
"Double balconies, arched windows and a hand laid marble lobby floor made downtown Austin's grandest hotel into a frontier palace."
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