The Driskill

Austin Meeting Hotel and Convention Center

The Driskill is a premier meeting hotel located in Austin, Texas.

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Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill in Austin, Texas stands as a landmark of Texas hospitality.

Guests select from 189 rooms and suites distributed between the Historic Wing – with soaring ceilings, elaborate woodwork and balconies – and the Traditional Wing, built in 1928 and featuring art deco styling and the colors of the Texas Hill Country.

Under the direction of Executive Chef Jonathan Gelman, the renowned Driskill Grill and 1886 Cafe & Bakery add to the The Driskill’s status as a favored gathering place, while its grand function rooms impress delegates with their high-tech capabilities and elegant appointments.

  • 189 luxurious guest rooms, including 14 suites
  • 18,080 square feet of historically restored function space. 
  • 11 beautifully restored function rooms which have hosted historic and legendary events from numerous governor inaugural galas to Lyndon Baines Johnson watching the 1964 presidential election results in the Hogg Room.
  • High-speed Internet
  • 24-hour business center, fitness center and room service
  • Five-star Driskill Grill features ever-changing array of culinary fare served in the most elegant surroundings.
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The Driskill | Luxury Resort Hotel Located In Austin, Texas.

All accommodations at The Driskill include original art, ornate beds, dramatic draperies and high-speed Internet access. The opulence continues in themed suites, such as the Cattle Baron's Suite, the Yellow Rose Bridal Suite, and the Renaissance Bridal Suite.

Austin, Texas is the perfect place to get down to business, and The Driskill can meet your needs with flexible meeting facilities. Each function room at The Driskill provides privacy, splendor and state-of-the art audiovisual equipment and computer capabilities. The Driskill plays host to a myriad of business gatherings, whether the event is large or intimate.

Floorplans

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Lobby Level

Mezzanine Level
Level Name Room Name Reception Banquet Theater Class Room U Shape Total Sq. Ft. Dimensions Ceiling
Level Three Driskill Ballroom 200 230 350 150 60 2,501 61x41 19'
Level Three Maximilian Room 75 100 150 100 30 1,500 50x30 19'
Level Three Crystal Room 50 60 80 46 30 759 33x23 19'
Level Three Chisholm Trail Room 35 40 50 35 25 640 40x16 13'
Level Three Governor's Boardroom n/a n/a n/a n/a 15 364 14x26 19'
Level Three Jim Hogg Parlor 40 50 50 25 25 667 23x29 19'
Level Three Austin Room 20 30 35 15 20 390 30x13 10'
Level Three The Mezzanine 1,000 340 n/a n/a n/a 5,634 n/a 19'
Level Three The Citadel I & II 150 120 200 100 50 1,872 78x24 9'
Level Three Citadel I 50 50 60 40 20 816 34x24 9'
Level Three Citadel II 70 60 120 60 30 1,056 44x24 9'
Level Three Citadel Club 30 30 50 15 20 510 30x17 9'
Level Three The Victorian Room 200 n/a n/a n/a n/a 3,243 n/a 17'
Level Three Victorian Room Main 120 80 120 65 30 1,368 52x33 9'
Level Three Victorian Room Balcony 75 80 120 65 30 1,368 52x33 9'

Under the direction of Executive Chef Josh K. Watkins, the renowned Driskill Grill and 1886 Cafe & Bakery add to the The Driskill's status as a favored gathering place, while its grand function rooms impress delegates with their high-tech capabilities and elegant appointments. A well-equipped Business Center takes care of everyday office needs and a fitness studio addresses guests' physical well-being with workout areas, a stretching room, two massage tables and a sauna.

Austin’s legendary luxury hotel occupies a dynamic site in the city’s business district at 6th and Brazos Streets, convenient to the capitol building, convention center, 6th Street and Warehouse Entertainment Districts and numerous restaurants, bars and music venues.

Just 11 miles from the Austin-Bergstrom Airport providing excellent airlift and convenient 15-20 minute taxi ride to The Driskill.

Learn more about “the live music capitol of the world” events and activities by visiting www.austintexas.org .

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