University of Texas at Austin - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Moody Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive
Austin Station - 13 min drive
Downtown Station - 6 min walk
Plaza Saltillo Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
Barbarella - 4 min walk
Cheer Up Charlies - 1 min walk
Las Perlas - 3 min walk
Mohawk - 3 min walk
Stubb's Bar-B-Q - 5 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Sixth Street and Austin Convention Center. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the pool bar. A fitness center and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the pool and helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Downtown Station is just 6 minutes by foot.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
171 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Secured covered onsite self parking (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Parking
Covered self parking costs USD 35 per day with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Also known as
Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown University Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Austin Downtown University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Austin Downtown University by IHG
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 35 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, kayaking, and swimming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG is in Downtown Austin, a short 6-minute walk from Downtown Station and 9 minutes' walk from Sixth Street. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 Mar 2025
Good overall
Good location. Underground parking available. Did cost $35/day for parking.
Eli
Eli, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2025
Great value for the price
Great friendly service, room was clean and comfortable. No issues with noise. Free breakfast was great! Some hot items available along with easy grab and go items like bagels, yogurt, fruit, etc.
Rose
Rose, 4-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
4 Mar 2025
Think twice before you stay there.
Wanted almost 30 minutes to check in with only one person ahead of me. Manager plus another employee stocking snack store without caring that there were 4 people in line. Hotel was old but clean. Advertises a bar buts it’s in another hotel. They put us in a room next to an outdoor concert going on and heard loud music all night. I asked the same rude front desk person about a certain street and see just saying go left, I asked her north, south east or west and she said, I don’t know just go left. She was mad I was taking her time and rude.
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
2 Mar 2025
Austin stay
Very clean and friendly. Breakfast had a great variety and very good! Location was perfect. Beds very comfortable. Pool was very nice. One issue is an outdoor music venue located across the street. Too loud for sleeping on weekends
Verified traveller
4-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
2 Mar 2025
Gloria
Gloria, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Mar 2025
Sofia
Sofia, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Jorge
Jorge, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Danielle
Danielle, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Great experience!
Very nice rooms and friendly staff. The location is close to a lot of event centers and great restaurants.
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Bad ac/noise toilet seat broke😩😩
Henry
Henry, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
David
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Feb 2025
Nice hotel but loud at night
The hotel was well situated downtown for the Austin marathon, it was very clean and the front desk concierge was very friendly. Our only complaint was it’s right next to an outdoor bar and so you hear the loud music all the way until 2:00 AM. The hotel anticipates this and provides you with ear plugs and noise machine in the room, but it was less than ideal especially since we were waking up early the next morning to run a race.
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1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
DENNIS
DENNIS, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Will be booking again
The staff was amazing!! Everyone was so helpful and nice. It was extremely clean and breakfast had a large variety of choices
LISA
LISA, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
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3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Tiffany
Tiffany, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Feb 2025
great location
Marshall
Marshall, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
Suzanne
Suzanne, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Claire
Claire, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good
17 Feb 2025
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
16 Feb 2025
Solid Austin stay
We enjoyed our stay here - easy walk to several locations we wanted to visit. The staff were all friendly and the breakfast was good! Only quibbles are the Pillows were not great + surprised no USB outlets. But overall good stay!