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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.
A modern lobby with grey upholstered chairs, a patterned floor, and abstract art on the walls.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, and a mirror.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a bar in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $223
$187 nightly
$223 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

Explore the area

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810 Red River St, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, a mirror, a framed picture, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(143 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobil, Roll Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobil, Roll Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, District View)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, a mirror, a framed picture, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, District View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Comm)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, a mirror, a framed picture, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Comm)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(127 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 580 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

  • 580 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm)

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm, Roll Shwr)

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm, Roll Shwr)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 580 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Austin

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Austin, just a 3-minute walk from Sixth Street and 11 minutes by foot from University of Texas at Austin. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Texas State Capitol and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rainey Street.

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Moody Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lady Bird Lake - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 7 min walk
  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vulcan Gas Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Las Perlas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mohawk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Swan Dive - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Valhalla - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG offers 171 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature down comforters. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Austin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 171 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 45 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [810 Red River Street]

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1381 out of 2379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 484 out of 2379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 265 out of 2379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 2379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 2379 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jadira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great night stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness of rooms, staff friendly and Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all in all good experience, will stay at again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean and friendly staff. Great pool!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location! Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and central to the downtown area! Easy and convenient location for sure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. It was an easy walk to the Moody Center from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. The hotel was really nice. the staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean hotel and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very nice stay and the breakfast was great also close to everything downtown. I will definitely stay again soon..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here for one night only. Check in was a breeze, room was clean and spacious. Breakfast in the morning was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were comfortable and the staff were helpful. The bathrooms should be remodeled or deep cleaned. It looked as if some mold had built up in the shower area. The bathroom was very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adesuwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and in a good location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. comfortable bed, good location for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice and helpful staff. Location close to everything near down town or Barton springs. Walking distance to restaurants and bars on 6th street.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth check-in, friendly faces, very clean— would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean, close to downtown, excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of amenities and a great location for an excellent value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary breakfast is awesome. Self Parking fee is expensive ($49+ daily).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026