The Driskill Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt

604 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
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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

3D Event Space
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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

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Dec 20, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
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.

Floor Plans

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Menus

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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%

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
Parking in the area
Valet parking
Street parking
Bus parking

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Austin Convention Center

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The University of Texas

The University of Texas

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Lady Bird Lake

Lady Bird Lake

Recreation
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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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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.
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