The Driskill is a luxury hotel in Austin that was built in 1886. Rather than become dilapidated or dated with the passing years, the luxury hotel has pulled off the trick of remaining elegant yet relevant.

The facilities

The Driskill Grill restaurant is regarded as one of Austin's best and most innovative eateries. Going with the hotel's old-meets-new vibe, the innovative Asian-influenced Southern cuisine is served in an grand dining room full of original oil paintings. After your meal, head to the bar with its period stained-glass ceiling dome to enjoy a Driskill cocktail.

Alternately, the luxury hotel's 1886 Cafe & Bakery is a fabulous retro setting for breakfasts, light lunches and after-dark drinks.

The rooms

The luxury hotel has 189 rooms, all furnished with antique Victorian or period Austin furniture. The decor is all old-school opulence meets modern design; matching original oil paintings, sumptuous printed fabrics and ornate beds with modern goodies like Wi-Fi and cable TV. There are Molton Brown toiletries in the bathrooms.