Driskill Hotel subterranean tunnel lore

The Driskill Hotel in downtown Austin is the subject of longstanding local lore that subterranean tunnels and passageways once connected it to other nearby buildings. Historical and architectural researchers debate the extent and existence of such tunnels; some documentary records reference service conduits and cellars, while definitive public evidence of extensive tunnel networks is lacking. The stories persist in local histories and guided tours as a debated aspect of the hotel's past.