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Residence Inn Austin-University Area

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $142
$119 nightly
$142 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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1209 E 51st Street, Austin, TX, 78723
  • Place, Mueller Lake Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Thinkery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Pond
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Austin

With a stay at Residence Inn Austin-University Area in Austin (Mueller), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Moody Center and 5 minutes from University of Texas at Austin. .This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Sixth Street and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Lake Austin.

What's nearby

  • Carousel Lounge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mueller Lake Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Thinkery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Linc - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Pond - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Highland Station - 9 min drive
  • Austin Station - 18 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn Austin-University Area

Residence Inn Austin-University Area offers 112 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 112 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Austin? This hotel has 541 square feet (50 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.
Residence Inn Austin-University Area has 2 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 3.87 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 541 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 0.75 percent destination fee will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 3.87 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Residence Inn Austin-University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 585 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marwa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and the price for it was amazing! Free breakfast was a huge plus for us and we throughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was.clean and staff were professional, courteous and very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room had a very appealing layout. Clean and nice in kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom and shower. I'll recommend to my sibs who will be visiting Austin in a month or so. Friendly staff from desk to breakfast to room service.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities, excellent breakfast, nice gym and pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, the a/c unit was so loud that it was difficult to sleep with ear plugs, and no hot water for the shower in the morning even after letting the water run for several minutes. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emma Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would go back to this place. Very neat, spacious and accommodating staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top notch hotel

We loved the stay plenty of room, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maricruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. It was a cute and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mukesh

Ac was blowing right on my face and therefore we couldn’t sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

K.Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for State Championship for One Act Play in Texas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Clean and upscale!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, with kitchenette and full size fridge. Easy accessibility to the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly. The hotel was updated and very clean. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. We had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from shopping center, restaurants. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was nice and attentive. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More lesa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, clean and a very friendly staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Amenities
Very convenient to Dell Children's Hospital.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were amazing. Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay only - much nicer accommodations than necessary!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Try nice, clean and quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was uniformly great