
The Driskill
Best for travelers who want a central downtown location, historic character, and on-site restaurants and event venues.
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The Driskill is a 4.5-star historic downtown Austin landmark with grand public rooms, multiple restaurants and large event spaces; read this if you want a classic, centrally located hotel near Sixth Street and the Capitol. Frame Hotel SoCo is a small 3-star boutique in South Congress for style-conscious travelers who prefer a quieter, shopping-and-dining neighborhood outside the downtown core.
Updated · about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) apart

Best for travelers who want a central downtown location, historic character, and on-site restaurants and event venues.

Best for travelers seeking a small-scale boutique stay steps from South Congress shopping and dining.
When The Driskill wins: pick The Driskill if you want downtown walkability to Sixth Street and the Capitol, multiple on-site dining and bars, large meeting/wedding rooms, and a historic hotel experience.
When Frame Hotel SoCo wins: choose Frame Hotel SoCo if you prefer a compact boutique property in South Congress with kitchenettes, private lanais, and a quieter neighborhood base for exploring SoCo.
Bottom line: The Driskill is the choice for a landmark downtown stay and events; Frame Hotel SoCo is a good alternative for visitors who want a small boutique hotel close to South Congress’s shops and restaurants.
| Category | The Driskill | Frame Hotel SoCo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Grand historic downtown hotel with formal public rooms and live-music bars | Small contemporary boutique focused on South Congress shopping and dining |
| Location | Corner of 6th & Brazos in Downtown Austin, steps from Sixth Street and the Paramount | 110 W Elizabeth St, in South Congress, about a 3-minute drive to Moody Theater |
| Size | 189 guestrooms, including 14 suites | 20 guestrooms |
| Star rating & guest score | 4.5-star (landmark); guest rating: public sources list high guest satisfaction | 3-star; guest rating: 9.6 (supplier listing) |
| Pools / beach | No on-site swimming pool | No on-site pool; listing notes 'Swimming nearby' |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues: The Driskill Grill, The Driskill Bar, The Victorian, 1886 Café & Bakery | No signature on-site restaurants published; small property with kitchenette-equipped rooms |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; partner discount with nearby milk & honey spa; 24-hour fitness center | Health or beauty spa located nearby (not necessarily in-house); no published on-site gym |
| Known for | Historic 1886 hotel and downtown event spaces | Small boutique stay a few steps from South Congress Avenue |
| Meeting & event space | More than 18,000 sq ft of event space, multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms | Conference space ~400 sq ft and 2 meeting rooms (37 m²) |
| Accessibility / transport | Walkable to downtown attractions; valet parking only | Self parking (surcharge) on-site; no elevator (single-level property); bike parking available |
The Driskill sits at 6th & Brazos in downtown Austin, within easy walking distance of Sixth Street, the Paramount Theatre and the Texas State Capitol.
Pick The Driskill for the most central downtown location and easy access to major downtown sights.
Frame Hotel SoCo is located on W Elizabeth Street in the South Congress neighborhood, steps from South Congress Avenue’s shops and restaurants.
Choose Frame Hotel SoCo if you want to be in the South Congress neighborhood near boutiques and cafés rather than in the downtown core.
The Driskill offers 189 guestrooms, including 14 suites, in a variety of historic and refurbished room types.
The Driskill provides a range of larger and historic rooms and formal suites suited to travelers wanting classic hotel accommodations.
Frame Hotel SoCo has 20 guestrooms, with rooms like Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lanai featuring kitchenettes and private lanais.
Frame Hotel SoCo’s rooms suit guests who want compact boutique units with kitchenette features and private outdoor lanais.
The Driskill is notable for several on-site dining and drinking venues spanning casual to formal.
If you want multiple, varied on-site dining and nightlife choices, The Driskill provides options without leaving the hotel.
Frame Hotel SoCo’s listing highlights room kitchenettes and proximity to South Congress dining rather than on-site signature restaurants.
Frame Hotel SoCo is a better fit if you plan to eat out locally on South Congress or use room kitchenettes.
The Driskill’s strength includes extensive meeting and wedding facilities across multiple historic rooms and ballrooms.
The Driskill is the clear choice for larger events, weddings and meetings in a historic setting.
Frame Hotel SoCo’s public and guest spaces emphasize small-scale outdoor areas and a garden/terrace.
Frame Hotel SoCo works for smaller meetings or private stays where outdoor room-facing spaces are valued.
The Driskill offers a 24-hour fitness center and a lively downtown bar scene with nightly live music.
The Driskill combines a full-service fitness offering with on-site nightlife and easy access to downtown entertainment.
Frame Hotel SoCo highlights outdoor spaces and proximity to South Congress nightlife rather than large on-site wellness facilities.
Frame Hotel SoCo suits guests who plan to use neighborhood fitness and wellness options or want a quieter evening base near SoCo venues.

The Driskill — historic public rooms, on-site bars, and a Sixth Street location put you in the middle of downtown Austin.

Frame Hotel SoCo — small number of rooms, kitchenettes and private lanais make it a compact, neighborhood-focused option.

The Driskill — extensive ballrooms and more than 18,000 sq ft of meeting and wedding space.

Frame Hotel SoCo — stay steps from South Congress shops and cafés, away from downtown’s busiest blocks.
The Driskill — it’s on the corner of 6th & Brazos and is a short walk to Sixth Street, the Paramount and downtown attractions.
Frame Hotel SoCo — it’s steps from South Congress Avenue and the neighborhood’s shops and restaurants.
The Driskill does not have an on-site pool or spa (it offers a partner spa discount); Frame Hotel SoCo does not list an on-site pool and notes 'swimming nearby' and a nearby spa.
The Driskill — it has large ballrooms and extensive meeting and wedding facilities. Frame Hotel SoCo’s meeting space is small (about 400 sq ft).
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