The celebrated Driskill Hotel, located in downtown Austin, in the heart of the business, entertainment, and historic districts, offers historic accommodations with the modern luxuries of today. The hotel is about four blocks from the State Capitol building and approximately 11 miles away from Austin Bergstrom Airport. Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, the Driskill's Romanesque architecture and extravagant Texan decor provides a grandiose escape for any getaway or special occasion.The Driskill offers a business center and fitness studio. One can relax in the steam room or enjoy a refreshing massage. Award-winning culinary teams provide guests with a one-of-a-kind contemporary American cuisine and a world-class wine selection in the Driskill Grill, as well as more casual fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the 1886 Cafe & Bakery. The newly renovated Driskill bar features a blend of the city's brightest entertainers, award-winning cuisine, mixology concoctions and downtown's gathering place for warm-friendly locals in celebrating.Austin, The Live Music Capital of the World. The hotel offers ample meeting space, a business center, concierge service, shoeshine, and laundry and dry-cleaning valet. Standard amenities include an iHome, custom beds and furniture, alarm clock, bath amenities, bathrobes, high-speed Internet access, a minibar, telephone, in-room safe, cable television, and turndown service.Valet parking is available:28.00 plus tax per 24-hour period for standard vehicles; 5 surcharge for larger or oversized vehicles. The Driskill Hotel only offers valet parking at the hotel;self-parking is not available on property.The pet-friendly Driskill Hotel allows pets, less than 35 pounds, with a non-refundable fee of 75 per pet. There is a two pet limit per guestroom and the maximum weight allowed is 35 pounds per pet.