Driskill Hotel ghost stories

The Driskill Hotel, built in 1886, is the subject of longstanding local ghost stories and reported sightings that have appeared in regional guides and paranormal tours. Guests and staff have reported unexplained noises, apparitions, and cold spots, and some accounts are tied to historical events connected to the hotel. These stories are part of Austin folklore but are anecdotal and unverified; their veracity is debated by historians and paranormal investigators. The hotel is a documented historic building frequently cited in local ghost-tour literature.