The historic Driskill Hotel invites Austin to celebrate long-standing holiday traditions. Toast to the holiday season throughout December with a public Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 6, photos ...

The Driskill Hotel 's Cookies for Caring is returning this year. Since 2015, the Driskill has filled holiday tins with some of Austin's best cookies and offered them for purchase as holiday gifts.

Features The history of Austin's Driskill Hotel In 1886, Col. Jesse Driskill opened the Driskill Hotel. Since then, it's hosted presidents, governors, celebrities – and maybe even some ghosts.

The Driskill Hotel's Cookies for Caring is returning this year. Since 2015, the Driskill has filled holiday tins with some of Austin's best cookies and offered them for purchase as holiday gifts ...

As for the hotel’s rooms and suites, most will be renovated by Thanksgiving. Prices from $491 a night from Nov. 22 through 26. New York City New York Hilton Midtown ...

An Austin tradition The idea of selling cookies is part of the rich history of the hotel, which was built in 1886 by Col. Jesse Driskill, a local cattle baron. When it looked as if the Driskill was ...