The Driskill Hotel hauntings

The Driskill Hotel was opened in 1886 by cattle baron Jesse Driskill and is a Romanesque Revival landmark on downtown Austin's hospitality scene. Over decades, guests and staff have reported unexplained footsteps, apparitions, and doors opening on their own; these reports have made the hotel a frequent stop on local ghost tours. The building's historical status and repeated anecdotal accounts have been documented in local newspapers and guidebooks. Some details about specific sightings are anecdotal and vary between different witnesses.