About us
At the corner of 6th and Brazos, in the heart of downtown Austin, stands a timeless icon of Texas luxury and hospitality—The Driskill. For over a century, this legendary hotel has been the backdrop for restful nights, inspired gatherings, and century-defining events. With 189 well-appointed guestrooms, including 14 stately suites, two distinctive dining and bar experiences, storied spaces and unparalleled service, The Driskill invites you to be part of Texas history in the making.
Venue Details
ChainHyatt Hotels
BrandThe Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Built1886
Renovated2025
Total meeting space16,500 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms189
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
Accolades and Recognitions:
2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards - #5 Hotel in Texas
2024 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards – Top 10% Worldwide
2024 U.S. News & World Report The 2024 Best Hotels
2023 Austin Chronicle Reader’s Choice “Best Hotel” & “Best Wedding Venue”
2023 Luxury Lifestyle Top 100 Hotels and Resorts of the World
2023 and 2022 Convention South Readers’ Choice Award Winner
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
May 24, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 - Sep 4, 2026
Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Dec 20, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Jan 01 - May 31Sep 01 - Dec 31
Shoulder season
Low season
Jun 01 - Aug 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
16,500 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,501 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
1,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
16,500 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,501 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
1,500 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2,501 sq. ft. 61 x 41 sq. ft. | 19 ft. | 350 | - | 230 | 200 | 350 | 150 | 60 | |
1,500 sq. ft. 50 x 30 sq. ft. | 19 ft. | 150 | 30 | 100 | 75 | 150 | 100 | 30 | |
759 sq. ft. 33 x 23 sq. ft. | 19 ft. | 80 | 25 | 60 | 50 | 80 | 46 | 30 | |
667 sq. ft. 23 x 29 sq. ft. | 19 ft. | 50 | 25 | 50 | 40 | 50 | 25 | 25 | |
390 sq. ft. 30 x 13 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 40 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 35 | 15 | 20 | |
364 sq. ft. 14 x 26 sq. ft. | 19 ft. | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | 15 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
189
Single (1 bed)
169
Double (2 beds)
20
Suites
14
Tax rate
17%
Total guest rooms
189
Single (1 bed)
169
Double (2 beds)
20
Suites
14
Tax rate
17%
Location
Getting Here
Located 8 miles from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The Driskill is the only hotel on the famous 6th Street in the heart of downtown.
Distance from airport
8.3 mi
Distance from airport 8.3 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
Street parking
Bus parking
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Accolades and Recognitions: 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards - #5 Hotel in Texas 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards – Top 10% Worldwide 2024 U.S. News & World Report The 2024 Best Hotels 2023 Austin Chronicle Reader’s Choice “Best Hotel” & “Best Wedding Venue” 2023 Luxury Lifestyle Top 100 Hotels and Resorts of the World 2023 and 2022 Convention South Readers’ Choice Award Winner 2022 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards - #3 Hotel in The World
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The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://about.hyatt.com/content/dam/hyatt/woc/2030EnvironmentGoals.pdf
Does The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes : Lower non-essential plastics and increase composting.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://about.hyatt.com/content/dam/hyatt/woc/2021DEIReport.pdf
Health and Safety
Were practices at The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No
Does The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes : Consistent cleaning of public areas.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
worldofhyatt@hyatt.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes : Eliminate nonessential plastics
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes : Routinely cleaned
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://about.hyatt.com/en/world-of-care/caring-for-people/community-engagement.html
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://about.hyatt.com/en/world-of-care/caring-for-people/Diversity-equity-inclusion/supplier-diversity.html
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
https://about.hyatt.com/en/world-of-care/caring-for-people/Diversity-equity-inclusion.html
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