Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Sixth Street in Austin

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Heart of Austin.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Austin hotel, you'll find Sixth Street and University of Texas at Austin. Esther's Follies and Comedy Mothership are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 12 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) - 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 near Sixth Street in Austin
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. 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 center 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2015
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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Property amenities

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

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

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
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • 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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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 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

  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 1 percent 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).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 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

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG is 11.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Feb 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG on Feb 8, 2026 start from $118.0, excluding 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

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

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 45 per day.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG to downtown Austin?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG is 0.4 mi away from Austin.

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1290 out of 2064 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 2064 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 2064 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 2064 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 2064 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrea, Southbridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Convenient walking to many places. Great check in service. Breakfast way too many people, shortage of food and breakfast area was very warm. Not much fruit and what was there was rotten (apples only). The only disappointment of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping knocked on soor an hour before checkout, next time need the sign
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrea, Southbridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming at front desk. Room very clean and housekeeping courteous. Convenient walk to a lot of places.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Traveled with family
The restroom door wouldn’t shut, the tub was dirty and the beds were not soft. For the price I paid the hotel didn’t even come close to the price. That hotel should be a $189 max a night for what you get. We are a military family and paying $340 for one night for that is just crazy! I would not recommend or stay here again.
Stayed 1 night 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Rian

Business traveler
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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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