Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 9-minute walk to Sixth Street

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

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805 Neches Street, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(123 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Austin

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG places you in the centre of Austin, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Sixth Street and University of Texas at Austin. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .Enjoy the gym, pool cabanas and pool loungers. Meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Austin hotel include Texas State Capitol and Austin Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 7 min walk
  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Perlas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Koriente - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seven Grand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mohawk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Austin Gyro Halal - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 9-minute walk to Sixth Street
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. A terrace, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This Austin hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 171 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2015
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG offers 171 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Austin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 45 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • 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 films

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 1 per cent destination fee will be charged.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?

As of 5 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG on 8 Feb 2026 start from NZ$218.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 45 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests are hooked on the free buffet brekkie here! Served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1290 out of 2065 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 2065 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 2065 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 2065 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 2065 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alvaro Shaib

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is all excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dimon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to many places downtown. Clean hotel, great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill Bennefield

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Clean hotel. Loved the pool and lounge area. Will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was great, location is very convenient and walkable, the room was nice and clean. My only complaint was the shower water didn’t get very hot. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given an upgraded room which was excellent! Very clean and lots of space! The only downside was the expensive parking. I think the hotel should provide some discount for people staying there -especially since the first several levels were empty for valet use only
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean, but I was there for five nights and wanted housekeeping mid-stay to get new towels. Usually on longer stays I hang the "do not disturb" sign because I don't need housekeeping daily, but then take it down if I'd like my room cleaned mid-stay. Housekeeping did not come to my room at any point during my stay, regardless of the sign. Additionally, one of the two elevators was out of service and remained so for the duration of my stay. Finally, the hotel wi-fi was unreliable and stopped working entirely at one point as I was working online. This was a problem as I was working remotely and had to leave to find a coffee shop with working wi-fi. Generally, I enjoy my stays at this chain, the beds are always comfortable and haven't had issues like this at any locations in the past. All of that plus $45/day to park and the value felt extremely lacking.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Agnieszka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The front desk staff was great. Very helpful. We had our room facing east and on the first night the bar across the street was just going hard and was very very loud. We were able to change rooms after that with no issues and no extra cost. The hotel offered free breakfat, it was very simple but did the job. Our room was ok too. Clean but noone came to clean it once or replace the towels once. I did that myself. The lady was great but again I had to take all the towels to her at the housekeeping and get fresh ones. There was a decent size pool as well at the hotel and a gym. The hotel is located beside two homeless shelters. There were people everywhere near the hotel strang out on drugs, walking zombies, and sleeping on the side walks, in the alleys, on door steps or bus stops. Not a great picture. While walking around we saw one on the sidewalk masturbating in brought day light. There is the Austin police HQ there too across the street, a.d lots of police presence everywhere. We felt safe.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiaosha, Houston

Clean and big room. Very comfortable to stay. The only thing not that good is the heating system is a little loud.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

The water pressure is not great, nor is the hot water supply. The towels are scratchy and the light is poor in the bathrooms if you want to apply make-up. The air conditioner was quite loud in the room. Staff was great. Only one elevator was working, so it was faster to use the stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kingkan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saupuni

Amazing staff, clean room, quiet area but close to old sixth street.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed several nights at this hotel. It met all three of my criteria, clean, quiet, and safe. It's an easy walk to downtown venues/restaurants/bars, especially if you're a regular walker like I am. There's a lot of homeless people in the downtown area of Austin, and a couple of people living in the empty lot across the street from the hotel, but they were always cordial as I walked past them to 6th Street or Congress Ave. The staff was friendly, the room was clean & spacious, and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Athanis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has pluses and minuses. The staff and breakfast are top notch. The rooms are comfortable enough, but no soundproofing. I was awakened several times per night. The last night there was a big concert outside my window, so the night desk person was kind enough to move me. That room had a broken a/c, but was quiet at least. The hot water in the shower is non existent. The neighborhood is close enough to walk to 6th Street, the Rainey district, etc. but there is a large homeless shelter one block away, which can be off putting. But love the staff and breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahliyah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Y
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025