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National Geographic
Ghost stories scare up new life at these historic hotels
13th October 2021
From “The Shining” resort in Colorado to an inn with a zombie cat in New York, these ‘rooms with a boo’ offer up local lore and legends. Read on National Geographic
Hideaway Report
Hotel Reviews & Travel Booking for Members
3rd March 2021
For over 40 years, Andrew Harper has traveled the globe incognito to discover exceptional hotels and unique experiences for our members. Read on Hideaway Report
Forbes Magazine
10 Most Haunted States In America (You Won’t Believe The Scariest)
26th October 2020
Boo! Check out this ranking of the most haunted places in the U.S. along with some real haunted houses—if you dare. Read on Forbes Magazine
Condé Nast Traveller
The Driskill, Austin, Texas, United States - Hotel Review
28th February 2020
How did it strike you on arrival?. You'll take pause in front of the iconic limestone-and-brick facade of this downtown grand dame.. What’s the crowd like?. With its proximity to the state Capitol building and downtown business district, weekday travelers are a mix of lobbyists, conference-goers, and other business types. The weekend crowd Read on Condé Nast Traveller
Robb Report
Where to Eat and Drink in Austin for SXSW
26th February 2020
Even if you’ve already crossed everything off the Austin drinking-and-dining bingo card—you’ve waited in line for brisket at Franklin Barbecue, ordered breakfast tacos from a roadside food truck and sipped bottles of Lone Star in the White Horse honky-tonk—there are plenty of offbeat hot spots giving new significance to what Read on Robb Report
Travel + Leisure
The Best Deals to Help You Take Advantage of National Plan for Vacation Day
28th January 2020
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.. The Best Deals to Help You Take Advantage of National Plan for Vacation Day. Travelers looking to plan their 2020 trips have an even greater Read on Travel + Leisure
Big 7 Travel
The 7 Best Hotels In Austin Texas – Big 7 Travel Guide
7th July 2019
When it comes to Austin hotels, you’ve plenty amazing places to stay. Kick back in a historic hotel with country vibes or a rooftop pool in downtown Austin that has beautiful skyline views.. Maybe it’s the popularity of SXSW or maybe it’s just that everyone is realising how cool this city Read on Big 7 Travel
Traveller
More than a hotel: World's most extraordinary hotels
8th May 2019
The genius offerings of certain hotels stand above others and these are some of the best. Read on Traveller
Insider
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11th October 2018
Many people have reported sightings of mysterious figures and eerie activity in these famous spots — and you can sleep there for a night or two. Read on Insider
Forbes Magazine
How To Make The Most Of Your Austin City Limits Music Festival Experience
24th September 2018
Courtesy of Austin City Limits. We're just days away from this year's Austin City Limits music festival. Before you start thinking about what you're going to wear and who you're most excited to see, it's important to figure out your game plan for when you get there.. ACL isn't your average musical Read on Forbes Magazine
Brit+ Co
35 Stunning Hotel Bathrooms You’ll Want to Spend Your Entire Vacation In
28th June 2018
Lesley Chen is a California native who writes about travel, health/fitness, and other lifestyle topics. She has a serious case of RBF and exercises mainly to balance out an aggressive candy addiction. Read on Brit+ Co
Elite Traveler
The Ultimate Luxury Guide to Austin | Elite Traveler
25th May 2018
By Becca Hensley. This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of.. People say that Austin isn’t like the rest of Texas. But the truth is that this capital city, set amid emerald hills and glimmering lakes, is so idiosyncratic it isn’t like any place else—anywhere—period.With a proud outlaw’s outside-the-box vibe, Read on Elite Traveler
Esquire
SXSW Austin Guide to Best Restaurants, Bars and Things to Do in Austin
1st March 2018
Gorge on BBQ, beer, and good times, just like the locals. Read on Esquire
The Zoe Report
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20th December 2017
It’s almost a new year, which means it might be time to consider a major change of scenery. As housing costs in Los Angeles rise through the roof (pun intended!), we’re starting to think it might be wise to scope out options for our next phase in life. Whether you’re Read on The Zoe Report
Travel + Leisure
Where to Find the Coziest Restaurant in Every State
15th December 2017
50 restaurants that have that holiday-time feeling of friendliness, familiarity and relaxation. Read on Travel + Leisure
Curbed
The ultimate Texas road trip
12th December 2017
As you may have heard, Texas is a rather large state. Bigger than France, even. It’s home to three of the country’s 10 most populated cities (Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, with a booming Austin pulling up at No. 11) and has 10 climatic regions, 14 soil regions, and 11 Read on Curbed
Food & Wine Magazine
The Coziest Restaurant in Every State
20th November 2017
The German word gemütlich loosely translates as "cozy"; but, like many German words, it means so much more. It has been said that its English counterpart refers principally to the softness of a corner armchair, for example; gemütlich, on the other hand, refers to the feeling of sitting in that Read on Food & Wine Magazine
Curbed
15 iconic Austin buildings everyone should know
14th November 2017
From the Capitol to the Austin Motel, these sites are the heart and soul of this city Read on Curbed
Travel + Leisure
16 Hotels Where You Can Have a Thanksgiving Feast With None of the Hassle
14th November 2017
We may be entering the most wonderful time of the year, but for those who loathe cooking and entertaining, the holiday season can be one of the most dreaded, stressful times of the year.This year, why not let someone else take care of all the holiday kitchen drama?From a turkey Read on Travel + Leisure
Harper's BAZAAR
72 horas en Austin, una ciudad vibrante que rompe tópicos
18th July 2017
Es la capital de Texas pero poco o nada hay en ella que se aproxime a lo que uno espera encontrar en este gran rincón del sur de Estados Unidos. Musical, moderna y ecléctica, enamora a todo el que la visita. Read on Harper's BAZAAR
InStyle
Best U.S. Cities For Honeymoon — Best Hotels and Cities for Urban Honeymoons
1st June 2017
The beginning of the new year comes with the irresistible urge to start over fresh, which means it's a great time to get a haircut. This decade's first big hair trends include looks at every length that can be tailored to your hair texture and personal style. For anyone with Read on InStyle
Town & Country
The 12 Best Restaurants in Austin
19th May 2017
10 Franklin Barbecue. Be prepared to stand in line for up to three hours at this local institution—but the tender, juicy brisket from James Beard Award winner Aaron Franklin is well worth the wait. (Just ask everyone from former President Obama to Anthony Bourdain.) The brisket is the real draw here, Read on Town & Country
Evening Standard
Austin, Texas: where to stay, eat and drink
9th May 2017
Austin arguably has the best live music scene and BBQ food in the world, says Simon Midgley Read on Evening Standard
CNN
Things to do in Austin, Texas, all year round
17th March 2017
SXSW fills Austin, Texas, every March. But there's so much going on in the city all year. Explore the best things to do in Austin during the festival or any time of year. Read on CNN
Curbed
10 Austin election watch parties—and one final debate—for 2016
7th November 2016
Can it be that our long national nightmare campaign season of 2016 is almost over? Yes, yes it can. We've rounded up some great local spots where you can join your fellow citizens to watch the results come in, nosh, drink, and, hopefully, exhale.. Perhaps our favorite event on the list Read on Curbed
Curbed
The 12 most haunted hotels in the U.S.
28th October 2016
Whether it’s an elevator that consistently stops on an unwanted floor or a bathroom door that opens and closes on its own, there are plenty of unexplained phenomena plaguing America’s hotels (and real estate, too). For some, the thought of sleeping with ghosts is enough to send them packing. For Read on Curbed
Curbed
10 most haunted Austin places
25th October 2016
Maybe it's the irreverence, the chance to wear silly costumes (as opposed to dressing up), the bestowal of several metric tons of sugar, the opportunity to scare the snot out of one another, or just one more excuse for a party, but Halloween has to be, hands down, Austin's favorite Read on Curbed
Architectural Digest
The Top 20 Haunted Hotels in America
30th September 2016
According to some paranormal enthusiasts, some of the oldest hotels across the country might have guests that have long overstayed their welcome. We’ve rounded up ten such properties, from a bohemian hot spot in New York to a favorite haunt of Hollywood celebrities (pun intended), that boast incredible histories, lengthy Read on Architectural Digest
Curbed
6 best hotels for an ACL afterparty
27th September 2016
The Austin City Limits Festival, now in its 14th year, is an ever-growing, ever-changing beast, but its timing is like clockwork. It’s the first giant festival of the fall season (rife with festivals, of course), and it can be counted on to take over Auditorium Shores (along with most of Read on Curbed
Curbed
Austin’s best hotels for design lovers
16th September 2016
Forget the carbon-copied interiors of international hospitality chains: Austin’s most well-dressed hotels prioritize highly localized styles—historic and new iconography, one-off artisanal objects, and even modernist simplicity—in their designs. From a grand downtown hotel built for a cattle baron in 1886 to an art-focused South Austin space accented with Eames and Read on Curbed
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The Driskill, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
604 Brazos Street, Austin
30.268193°N -97.741471°E
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The Driskill, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Check in: 1600 Check out: 1100
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24 hour check-in / 24-hour front desk / Accessible facilities / Air conditioning / Free high speed internet connection / Laundry/Valet service / Lounges/bars / Multilingual staff / Onsite laundry / Pets allowed / Restaurant / Room service / Safe deposit box / Valet parking