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The Driskill vs The Westin Austin Downtown
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, The Driskill ranks significantly higher than The Westin Austin Downtown. The Driskill comes in at #1 in Austin with endorsements from 20 publications like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Gayot.
The Driskill
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Rough Guide
Michelin 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."
The Westin Austin Downtown
Zagat
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
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310 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $119 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Zagat
"Located on the ground floor of Downtown's Westin Hotel, Stella San Jac pays homage to Southern cuisine with a menu inspired both by chef Michael Cerrie's family cooking and local dishes."
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Gayot
"This nicely outfitted, reliable hotel enjoys a lively downtown location."
Travel + Leisure
"The highest hotel pool in the city sits atop the Westin's new downtown Austin locale."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"One of Austin’s newest hotels, with a distinct Austin vibe, modern elegance and an open, welcoming ambience."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Opened in July 2015, this 366-room hotel sits squarely in the center of the Live Music Capital of the World, just a few minutes' stroll from three of Austin's major entertainment districts."
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