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Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa vs The Driskill

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa and The Driskill are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Driskill scores significantly better than Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. The Driskill is ranked #1 in Austin with positive reviews from 20 publications such as Fodor's, BlackBook and Not For Tourists.

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
8 / 10
8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin, TX 78735
From $249 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Austin's only real full-service resort -- one that caters to business travelers, couples, singles, and families alike -- Barton Creek would stand out even if it weren't alone." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Visitors who'd prefer nocturnal solitude over the late-night rowdiness of downtown Austin should consider this tranquil resort."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 312-room Barton Creek Resort is sprawled across lovely grounds centered within three golf courses in the hills west of downtown Austin." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Barton Creek Resort & Spa sits in an upscale residential development off Bee Caves Road." Full review
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A bevy of quality contemporary have recently been interjected into rooms on floors 4 through 9, and these are not the ones to request.
BlackBook BlackBook
"The hotel tower comes into view as you descend into the Fazio Foothills. Golf for him on the courses par excellence. Spa time for her in the form of a champagne facial."
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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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