What’s included in your stay — and what costs extra
Most standard inclusions: complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi, 24‑hour fitness center access, concierge and 24‑hour front desk service, and basic in‑room amenities. Extras commonly charged: valet parking (nightly surcharge), a daily destination fee, meals and drinks at on‑site restaurants and bars, spa treatments through a partner, and the pet fee.
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What’s included in every stay
All guestrooms and public areas include complimentary high‑speed Wi‑Fi. The hotel’s 24‑hour front desk and concierge services are available to every registered guest. Guests also have 24‑hour access to the fitness center, which includes cardio and strength equipment and steam rooms.
- Complimentary high‑speed Wi‑Fi throughout property
- 24‑hour front desk and concierge service
- 24‑hour fitness center with treadmills, ellipticals, strength equipment and steam rooms
- Wheelchair‑accessible paths and public washrooms
| Included | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary in guestrooms and public areas |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours; equipment and private steam rooms available |
| Concierge & front desk | Available 24/7 for reservations and local info |
Room basics and legacy touches
Guestrooms come with standard in‑room amenities expected at a full‑service downtown hotel; suites and specialty room types add separate living areas or balconies where noted. Room types include Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 1 Queen Bed; Deluxe Room (Historic); Suite; Suite, Balcony (Brazos); Suite (Victorian); and others listed by the hotel.
- Room types include Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 1 Queen Bed; Deluxe Room; Suite; Suite, Balcony (Brazos); Suite, Balcony (Governors); Suite (Pecan); Suite (Victorian)
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi and in‑room basics are standard across categories
- Some suites and balcony rooms include separate sitting/dining areas
| What’s standard in rooms | What varies |
|---|---|
| Bed and basic furniture | Room size, view, and whether there’s a balcony |
| Complimentary Wi‑Fi | Square footage and suite living areas |
| Access to hotel public areas | Historic décor and specific room style (Historic, Renaissance, etc.) |
Meals, drinks and on‑site dining — usually extra
The Driskill is not an all‑inclusive property; nightly rates do not include meals or alcoholic drinks. The hotel operates several paid dining outlets on property: The Driskill Grill (steakhouse), The Driskill Bar, The Victorian, and 1886 Café & Bakery — each charges separately for food and beverages.
Breakfast is available for purchase at 1886 Café & Bakery; 1886 serves breakfast and lunch daily. The Driskill Grill serves dinner nightly (and lunch on select days) and enforces a dinner dress code; reservations are accepted for its dining and private dining rooms.
- 1886 Café & Bakery: breakfast and lunch (hours listed by the hotel) — charges apply
- The Driskill Grill: dinner nightly; lunch Thu–Sun — reservations recommended; dress code applies for dinner
- The Driskill Bar and The Victorian: drinks and live music; separate charges for cocktails and food
- Room service and minibar charges may apply (check folio at checkout)
| Venue | Typical service (paid) |
|---|---|
| 1886 Café & Bakery | Breakfast & lunch; reservations available |
| The Driskill Grill | Dinner nightly; lunch Thu–Sun; reservation & dress code recommended |
| The Driskill Bar / The Victorian | Cocktails and nightly live music; separate charges |
Parking, fees and payment policies — what costs extra
The Driskill uses valet‑only parking (no self‑parking on site); listings show a nightly valet surcharge with in/out privileges. The hotel also applies a daily destination fee per room to cover guest‑experience services. The property is cash‑free and accepts major credit and debit cards.
Early check‑in and late check‑out may be arranged for additional fees and are subject to availability; specifics can vary by booking channel.
- Valet parking only — nightly surcharge and in/out privileges (charged to room)
- Daily destination fee applied per room (amount shown on hotel/brand pages)
- Cash is not accepted; major cards accepted (AmEx, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, UnionPay)
- Early arrival / late departure may incur fees and require availability
| Charge | Notes |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | Nightly surcharge; in/out privileges listed by hotel sources |
| Destination fee | Daily fee per room to cover guest services |
| Cashless policy | Hotel accepts cards and contactless payments only |
Pets, accessibility and special‑request extras
Pets are permitted with a one‑time non‑refundable fee; the hotel’s Pampered Pet Program provides pet amenities when the hotel is notified in advance. Service animals are exempt from the pet fee. The Driskill provides accessible paths and accessible washrooms.
Other extras — such as connecting rooms, crib/extra bed requests, or specific room locations (high floor, city view, corner rooms) — should be requested before arrival and may be subject to availability and additional charges depending on booking terms.
- Pet policy: pets up to 50 lbs, or two dogs totaling 75 lbs; one‑time $100 fee (service animals exempt)
- Pampered Pet Program includes bed, dishes, treats and map of pet‑friendly areas with advance notice
- Accessible paths and wheelchair‑accessible public washrooms available
- Requests like extra beds or specific room features depend on availability and may carry fees
| Request or item | Usually charged? |
|---|---|
| Pet fee | Yes — one‑time charge (service dogs exempt) |
| Crib / extra bed | May be available; check at booking |
| Room location preferences | Subject to availability; possible difference in rate |
Spa treatments, transfers and nearby services — extras with partner pricing
The Driskill does not operate an on‑site spa but partners with a nearby milk & honey day spa; guests receive a discount on treatments booked through that partner. Transfers such as limo/town car service are available through the hotel as a pay‑per‑use amenity.
Nearby rentals (bicycles, scooters, Segways) and some local activities are arranged through the concierge and generally involve third‑party fees.
- Spa: no in‑house spa; partner spa (milk & honey) offers about a 15% guest discount for treatments
- Limo/town car and other transfer services: available for a fee
- Bike share, scooter rentals and guided tours: arranged via concierge; third‑party charges apply
| Service | How it’s billed |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments (milk & honey) | Pay to spa; hotel guests receive a partner discount |
| Limo/town car transfers | Arranged and charged per ride |
| Local rentals (bikes/scooters) | Third‑party charges; concierge can assist |
