About us
A storied setting for Austin’s next gathering: At the heart of downtown Austin, The Driskill has welcomed the city’s most memorable gatherings since 1886. Built by ranchman Jesse Driskill as “the finest hotel south of St. Louis,” this historic landmark has hosted generations of travelers, dignitaries, musicians and celebrations. Its story continues in the grand rooms and storied halls that bring people together today. With 189 newly restored guest rooms, including 16 suites, and more than 16,500 square feet of distinctive meeting and event space, The Driskill offers a singular setting for gatherings of every scale. From intimate meetings to grand celebrations beneath gilded ceilings, each occasion is shaped by thoughtful service, timeless character and a sense of place unmistakably Austin. Between sessions, guests can gather at The Driskill Bar, a longstanding Austin institution, and enjoy signature dining rooted in Texas tradition. Just steps from the city’s live music venues, entertainment districts and the Texas State Capitol, the hotel brings Austin close—and gives every gathering a story to tell.
Venue Details
ChainHyatt Hotels
BrandThe Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Built1886
Renovated2026
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
Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Dec 20, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027
Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Dec 20, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027
Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Dec 20, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027
Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Dec 20, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Sep 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - May 31
Shoulder season
Low season
Jun 01 - Aug 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
16,500 sq. ft.
Largest room
14,870 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
2,860 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
16,500 sq. ft.
Largest room
14,870 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
2,860 sq. ft.
Explore Meeting Rooms
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Crystal Room
Pecan Street Balcony
Governor's Room
Maximilian Room
Austin Room
Mezzanine Et All
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.
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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Historical landmark
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Established in 1983 by the Texas 68th Legislature for the purpose of preserving, maintaining and restoring the State Capitol, the General Land Office Building, and their contents and grounds for the benefit of the citizens of Texas.
1100 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX, US 78701
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Austin Convention Center
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The Austin Convention Center is a LEED® Gold certified building located in the heart of the capital of Texas, one of the most affordable cities in America. The convention center has a convenient downtown location, between the shores of Lady Bird Lake and historic Sixth Street. It has easy access to I-35 and is a short distance from 6,000 downtown hotel rooms.
The facility’s expansion has allowed events to expand their conventions, trade shows and expos. It has also brought new conventions and visitors to Austin and its convention center.
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The University of Texas
University
2 mi
Founded in 1883, this is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System, and the nation's eighth-largest enrollment. The university houses seven museums and seventeen libraries, including the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum and the Blanton Museum of Art. Student athletes compete as the Texas Longhorns and are members of the Big 12 Conference.
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Lady Bird Lake
Recreation
1 mi
Lady Bird Lake provides a tremendous recreational resource for the state’s capitol, including hike and bike trails surrounding the shoreline as well as paddling, rowing, and fishing in the lake.
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Circuit of the Americas
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Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, is a world-class destination for premium sports and entertainment. It is the first racing facility in the United States purposely built for Formula 1™ racing and is designed to host a variety of sports and entertainment events. The Circuit is home to the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX, which was just named the 2012 “Sports Event of the Year” by SportsBusiness Journal/Daily. The inaugural F1 USGP recorded a three-day attendance of more than 265,000 fans with 117,429 attending the race on Nov. 17, making the Circuit’s first Grand Prix the second-most attended Formula 1 race of the season.
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Theater
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Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater (ACL Live) is a state-of-the-art, 2,750-person capacity live music venue that hosts approximately 100 concerts a year. It serves as the new home for the taping of the acclaimed KLRU-TV produced PBS series, Austin City Limits, the longest running music series in American television history. ACL Live is nestled next to the W Austin Hotel & Residences, which are both located within Block 21, the first mixed-occupancy building of its type in the world to be LEED certified. LEED is a mark of excellence developed by the U.S. Green Building Council acknowledging measurable performance attributes that benefit human and environmental health. ACL Live is the premier destination in Austin for live performances as well as numerous special and private events.
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Additional Information
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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
The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
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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