Austin Meeting Planner Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 30) CONVENTION HOTELS ★ THE DRISKILL HOTEL ★ 604 Brazos St. Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-474-5911 Toll Free: 800-252-9367 Fax: 512-474-2214 Sales Phone: 512-391-7119 Sales Fax: 512-391-7059 National Sales: 303-268-6874 www.driskillhotel.com mkemp@destinationhotels.com Total sleeping rooms: 189 Committable rooms: N/A Number of suites: 14 Distance from Austin Convention Center: 1 mile AT A GLANCE • 18,080-square-foot flexible meeting space • The Driskill Grill: fine cuisine, dinner, Tues-Sat • 1886 Café & Bakery: open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night on weekends • The Driskill Bar: “Best Hotel Bar in Austin,” live music nightly • Complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet • Daily newspaper delivery • 24-hour room service • Plush bathrobes • 24-hour concierge service • Cable television, in-room movies • One-day laundry and drycleaning service • Complimentary shoe shine • 24-hour fitness studio • Massage treatment rooms • Business center • Yellow Rose turn-down service • Molten-Brown bath toiletries • Valet parking • State-of-the-art AV capabilities Located in downtown Austin, the legendary Driskill Hotel stands as one of the most celebrated hotels in Texas. Anchoring the corner of Sixth and Brazos streets, the iconic landmark marks the heart of the city’s Central Business District. Three entertainment districts, the Austin Convention Center, upscale shopping and the Texas State Capitol are all just steps away. The 189-room luxury hotel is located 15 minutes (or a four-song ride) from AustinBergstrom International Airport. Known for its distinctive architecture and authentic character, the Driskill offers a diverse collection of unique spaces to transform any meeting, event or reception into an unforgettable occasion. Each of the 175 guest rooms, all newly renovated, and 14 suites incorporate design elements that reflect both the rich legacy of the hotel and respond to the technology demands of today’s clients. Two onsite restaurants provide award-winning dining experiences—the Four-Diamond rated Driskill Grill serves innovative New American cuisine in the city’s most elegant dining room, while the more casual 1886 Café & Bakery retains a long-time reputation as Austin’s “original socializing parlor.” ROOM Driskill Ballroom Maximilian Room Crystal Room Chisolm Trail Room Governor's Boardroom Jim Hogg Parlor Austin Room The Mezzanine The Citadel, I & II Citadel I Citadel II Citadel Club The Victorian Room, total space Victorian Room, downstairs Victorian Room, balcony Cattle Baron Suite Brazos Suite Governors Suite Yellow Rose Bridal Suite Lyndon Baines & Lady Bird Suite DIMENSIONS SQUARE FEET 2,501 61' x 41' 1,500 50' x 30' 759 33' x 23' 640 40' x 16' 364 14' x 26 667 23' x 29' 390 30' x 13' – 5,634 1,872 78' x 24' 816 34' x 24' 1,056 44' x 24' 510 30' x 17' – 3,243 1,875 56' x 45' 1,368 52' x 33' – 1,200 – 750 – 750 – 900 – 805 THEATER 350 150 80 50 – 50 35 – 200 60 120 50 – 120 120 – – – – – CLASS 150 100 46 35 – 25 15 – 100 40 60 15 – 75 65 – – – – – BANQUET 230 100 60 40 – 50 30 340 120 50 60 30 – 110 80 8 6 4 4 – RECEPTION 200 75 50 35 – 40 20 1,000 150 50 70 30 150 75 75 20 15 15 10 10 Total square footage: 18,080. Adding staging, audiovisual and miscellaneous will decrease available seating for attendees. 30 AUSTIN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU http://www.driskillhotel.com
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