Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel

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A poolside restaurant with tables and chairs, a large potted plant, and a 'No Diving' sign.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a chandelier, a bed with a green pillow, and a blue sofa.
An outdoor dining area with a long table, chairs, candles, and flowers.
A modern living room with a large window offering a cityscape view, including a prominent building.
Two people sitting by a poolside table with a drink, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $277
$228 nightly
$277 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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701 E 11th Street, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

High Floor, Guest room, 2 Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Corner Room, Guest room, 2 Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

High Floor, Guest room, 1 King

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

Corner Room, Guest room, 1 King

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

Guest room, 1 King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Guest room, 2 Queen

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Austin

With a stay at Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Austin, within a 10-minute walk of Sixth Street and University of Texas at Austin. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Texas State Capitol and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lady Bird Lake.

What's nearby

  • Waterloo Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sixth Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moody Theater - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 11 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 12 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marlow Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jo’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Franklin Barbecue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Swan Dive - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel offers 367 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Austin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 367 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Morningbird serving guests of Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Austin? This hotel has 17018 square feet (1581 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 18 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Morningbird - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Swim Club - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered, secured self parking on site (USD 49 per day)
  • Covered, secured valet parking on site (USD 59 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Morningbird
  • Swim Club

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17,018 square feet of conference space
  • 18 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 16 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 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 11.93 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Tourism fee: USD 5.76 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 29.25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room coffee
  • Wired internet access (may be limited)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 22 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 49 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 59 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.93 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Austin Sheraton
Austin Sheraton Capitol
Sheraton Austin
Sheraton Capitol
Sheraton Capitol Austin
Sheraton Capitol Hotel Austin
Sheraton Austin Hotel Capitol
Sheraton Hotel Capitol
Sheraton Austin Capitol
Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
Downright Austin A Renaissance Hotel
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Hotel
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Austin
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Hotel Austin

Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1046 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place second time staying there!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cute hotel and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, low cost!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love a glass of welcome bubbles upon arrival! Front desk staff was approachable, complimentary, and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Loved the stay Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Front desk staff was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was so helpful and kind! We loved the pool and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a truly wonderful experience here! I really enjoyed it and can't wait to book again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fun hotel with a very nice pool. Fun colors great vibe good location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good location and pretty hotel with nice amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel - with amazing customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, clean room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Place+environment+design+breakfast=really good experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Close enough to walk to Moody Center and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay during the state track meet. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My favorite hotel in Austin Texas! Close to 6th street. Has the coolest pool area. Restaurant food is 10/10, also staff is a big plus. The bar/restaurant staff especially are welcoming and attentive. Every time I come to visit Austin I will continue to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the decor. Great views and fun atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The cafe downstairs was great! And the atmosphere was cool and relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This Hotel has a unique flare about it. It was very clean and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Return customer, enjoy hotel, clean and comfortable and well located to enjoy the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026