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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $132
$110 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

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

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room amenity

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Room amenity

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm)

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Austin

A stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG places you in the heart of Austin, within a 15-minute walk of Sixth Street and University of Texas at Austin. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Texas State Capitol and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Austin Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Moody Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 3 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 7 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Perlas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mohawk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vulcan Gas Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seven Grand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ditty Dog - ‬4 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 safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, 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 serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM 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
  • Safe at front desk
  • 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 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

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
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

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
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
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

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

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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. 1316 out of 2218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 457 out of 2218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 233 out of 2218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 2218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 2218 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean, close to downtown, excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff and good location to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
great room, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location, friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly accommodating staff, the room was pretty good, and they provided a good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the front desk staff were very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Venisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great staff friendly and everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaylen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Kind and gracious staff. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martyna Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gustavo Andres

Liked: Cleanliness
Pool was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Joey D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. Close to most night life in ATX. rooms were clean and staff was friendly. Parking was a pain in the ass (and expensive), but that might be all of ATX I guess.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice staff, nice breakfast, tasty water
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly check in desk staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Recently merged with the neighboring hotel, so the check in desk, entrance, etc seemed like a hike to our room, but it was well signed so we never got lost. Desk staff were very helpful. Great location to go to the Sixth Street bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zhengjie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, staff was friendly and attentive. Will definitely book again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Employee at the front desk (Kiran) recommended one of the best Trini restaurants to eat at and also was very helpful in telling me where to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Clean room, nice view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious. Breakfast was a huge plus in deciding between hotels
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026