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Platinum Certified

The Driskill
Hotel Contact:
604 Brazos Street
Austin, Texas 78701
United States
Elite Rating
Platinum Collection
Planner Rating: 9.3/10
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Chain Destination Hotels & Resorts
Opened 1886
Renovated 1999
Guest Rooms 189
Kings/Suites/Doubles 100 / 13 / 44
Room Rates High $275-2700 Low $275-2700
High Season High Season Low Season Low Season Shoulder Season Shoulder Season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Ideal Group Size 300-1000
Max Group Size 350

Fees/Taxes

Resort Fee 21%
Room Tax 15%
Sales Tax 8.25%

Airport Proximity

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
20 min 12 miles (19 km)

Business:

Business center
concierge
high-speed Internet access.

Recreation:

Fitness center.

Nearby:

Golf within 5 miles.
Onsite Dining: Capacity
1886 Cafe & Bakery
100
American Bistro Style Cuisine
Driskill Grill
100
New-Age American Cuisine

F&B Averages:

Breakfast Buffet $20 Cont. $14
Lunch Buffet $30 Plated $30
Dinner Buffet $55 Plated $45
Coffee Break $10
2-Hour Open Bar $50
Elite Overview
From the editors of Elite Meetings
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The Driskill combines Old World charm with Texas panache for business meetings in Austin. Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill boasts a long history of hosting power brokers and celebrities, from Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson to Bob Dylan and Bill and Hillary Clinton.

Today's business groups and corporate events convene in meeting spaces steeped in Austin history while furnishing the latest in service and technology. Four-diamond accommodations occupy the Historic Wing—with soaring ceilings and elaborate woodwork—and the Traditional Wing, built in 1929 and featuring art deco styling and the colors of the Texas Hill Country.

Proximity to the Texas State Capitol, Austin Convention Center, and nearly 200 live music clubs make The Driskill an ideal spot to meet and entertain in Austin.
Planner Reviews
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Overall Rating: 10.0/10
Boutique hotel with unique board room options makes The Driskill a great fit for our well-traveled, small corporate groups. Conference Services staff did a fine job with our needs, and the location is great for experiencing the urban Austin vibe. We plan on bringing more groups here, as we really enjoyed this venue.
Anonymous
April 20, 2012
Overall Rating: 8.0/10
Richly appointed older hotel with lots of history located in the heart of Austin. Meeting space is varied and flexible based on needs. Hotel is willing to work with planner on unique set ups and will work on creating off menu food and beverage options. Hotel staff works hard to please. Great location to have a executive level event in Austin. Proximity to restaurants and other local entertainment is also a plus.
Megan MacKay
Woodland Hills, California
January 29, 2012
Elite Rating Average Planner Rating
Platinum Collection
This property has been certified Elite Platinum and meets at least 25 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
This endorsement is an independent unbiased determination granted only to the hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board. Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
9.3
Overall Arrival Experience:
9.0
Accommodations:
8.5
Food & Beverage:
9.5
Overall Guest Service:
9.0
Conference Services Staff:
9.5
Meeting and Function Facilities:
10.0
Onsite and Nearby Activities
or Recreation Option:
10.0
Amenities:
8.0
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Capacity Charts
Capacity Chart Total Square Meters Room Size(meters) Ceiling Height (meters) Total Square Feet Room Size (feet) Ceiling Height (feet) Classroom Theater Banquet 10 Reception Conference U-Shape H-Square 10 x 10s
Austin Room 36 9.1 3 390 30 10 15 35 30 20 20 N/A N/A N/A
Chisholm Trail Room 59 12.2 4 640 40 13 35 50 40 50 25 25 25 N/A
Citadel Ballroom 174 23.8 6 1,872 78 19 100 200 120 175 50 50 70 N/A
Citadel Ballroom I 76 10.4 3 816 34 9 40 70 30 40 20 N/A N/A N/A
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