Driskill Hotel

02/14/11

Restaurant Review Only - Driskell Grill

by ajweise at Citysearch

I created this CitySearch account to write this one review, that is how bad my experience was.

This is the most absurdly overpriced restaurant for Valentine's Day imaginable. $130 for an average at best tasting menu. How do you make lobster this bad? No prices on the menu, now I know why.

You give people one option for Valentine's Day and price gouge the hell out of them.

I have paid $100+ for a meal before and I'll do it again but this is inexcusable. Such bad food for such an outrageous price. I almost vomited when I saw this bill.

The seating is so close I heard every word the two couples next to us said throughout the entire meal. Pack them in tight + charge them $200+ for weak food = Driskill Grill profit. This was everything I hate about high-end dining.

You think you can put white tablecloths down and serve terrible souffle, how do you justify this price? Shame on the chef and shame on the owner of this place.

09/06/10

kitsch

by frankscissors at Citysearch

three/four star hotel that claims five? the high end does not do well in atx, and the driskill (despite some claims) is not high end. the entire hotel is uber texas kitschy, and this works perfectly for the bar (which is awesome and well staffed with pro's). however,"turn of the century charm" often means "tiny old room," and if that is what you want, it hits its mark perfectly. with the exception of the bar staff, no one in this hotel is trying very hard... and hasn't for a long time. the quality of hotel and price of room/experience at this hotel are very disparate.

both restaurants are horrible. avoid them.

if you're looking for some ridiculous texasy historic hotel type experience, you've found it. if you're looking for a well run five star hotel, then stay at the four seasons.

07/30/09

beautiful hotel, badly managed

by CeceS3 at Citysearch

housekeeping was sloppy, I had to change rooms three times in one day because 1) air conditioning didn't work, 2) electrical outlet didn't work... it's a shame because it's a great location, but the management practices are better at a Motel Six... what a horrible waste

• Pros: young attractive staff
• Cons: nothing works, no communication

04/03/09

Good Decor, views, restaurent...disappointing room service

by peppermint81 at Citysearch

AC was not working...called up the front desk...and they wanted to fix the issue over the phone...was "instructing" us how to fix it....I attempted twice what he asked me to do...yet no success....then they sent the guy over...n sure there was some problem...he said it is now fixed....took half the night for the room to cool down....

When you charge $$$ for a room...atleast make sure everything is working....

Rest all was great..decor, views, n break fast at the restaurent...

If the ac issue was not there n the front desk more helpful... i would have given it 5 star

• Pros: Decor, views, restaurent
• Cons: AC was not working

12/08/08

Beautiful historic hotel in superb location

by canwetalk at Citysearch

We booked several rooms for UT graduation and were thrilled we choose someplace special. The front bellhop, valet service was efficient and friendly. The front desk staff was courteous and helpful. Trenton, the concierge, was doing a great job balancing several people at one time. He gave us great suggestions and was quite helpful. The bathroom lighting is dreadful, and I agree with a previous reviewer one has to go over by the window to put on make-up. The rooms are smallish, but they're lovely. I don't care for in-room coffee makers, having been a flight attendant and knowing some people wash their pantyhose, etc., in in-room coffeemakers. They hotel is beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the discreet presence of security was reassuring. The Capitol is close-by and a nice walk.

• Pros: Great location and ambience
• Cons: Price, bathroom lighting