The Driskill Hotel

The Driskill Hotel
Austin, Texas (Travis County)
Photo Credit: TEXScout / Texas Film Commission

On the corner of 6th Street and Brazos Street, in the heart of downtown Austin, stands a historic landmark of Texas hospitality: The Driskill. For more than a century, this iconic hotel has hosted restful nights, inspired gatherings, momentous occasions and then some. With 189 well-appointed guestrooms, three top-notch food and beverage outlets, storied spaces and matchless service, The Driskill is ready to welcome you to be a part of Texas history.

The Driskill Hotel

Films Featured

• The Son (TV Series, 2017-2019)
  • In the third episode in Season One of The Son, the McCullough ranch is at risk of being lost unless an investor can be convinced to help. Eli McCullough (Pierce Brosnan) and his eldest son Phineas (David Wilson Barnes) meet with the potential backer William Philpott (Brett Rice) in the stately lobby and restaurant of the Driskill Hotel in an attempt to win his favor. Tension builds as the financier rudely declines the offer, and Eli daydreams about revenge - a common practice from his past.

Film Trails

Texas Westerns Film Trail 

As Seen In Film