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The Renaissance Austin Downtown

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near University of Texas at Austin

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Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Meeting facility
Pool views, open daily

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

High Floor, Guest room, 2 Queen

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Corner Room, Guest room, 2 Queen

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

High Floor, Guest room, 1 King

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Corner Room, Guest room, 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Guest room, 1 King

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

View all photos for Guest room, 2 Queen

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Guest room, 2 Queen

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Downtown Austin stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Austin hotel, you'll find University of Texas at Austin and Texas State Capitol. Sixth Street and Austin Convention Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Texas at Austin - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sixth Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Jo’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Koriente - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Franklin Barbecue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mohawk - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Side Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Renaissance Austin Downtown

4-star hotel near University of Texas at Austin
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 17018 square feet (1581 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Austin hotel is smoke free.

  • 367 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 17018 sq ft of conference space
  • 1581 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Downright Austin, A Renaissance 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 49 per day)
  • Secured, covered 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 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 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 10 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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Eurocard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel to the airport?

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel is 11.2 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 The Renaissance Austin Downtown?

As of Feb 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Renaissance Austin Downtown on Feb 19, 2026 start from $152.15, 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 Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel.

Does Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 20 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 49 per day, and valet parking for USD 59 per day.

Does Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel have a pool?

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel to downtown Austin?

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Austin.

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 756 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

The staff was wonderful and the hotel is gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and very courteous and responsive staff. They have revived this lovely iconic hotel in a fresh and fun way. It has such good bones. There is still a need for maintenance and updating. But overall, it is a very comfortable stay, well-located, and good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well accommodating and very friendly! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine but outside noise was unpleasant. There was a nearby bar with live music that was miserable in the afternoon and late into the night. Staff was pleasant and helpful. However the hotel amenities were average. The pool was very cloudy and not the cleanest. Food and drinks at the bars were expensive. Also, a long walk to downtown attractions and the Moody Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stylish hotel with plenty of personality and good amenities. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was also very tasty. Handy location for exploring Austin. I’d happy recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and Hotel was great ! This is only a personal note I didn’t like the color choose for the hotel . Pink is the color of calming and support which is great, but it also reminds me of the colors that they put in hospitals which I think that’s a good place for them. I think the entrance is the first place you see that should be bold and fun and alive The whole area in front of the elevators could have a great sitting area with couches and tables where people can have coffee and newspapers meet Talk. It just seems like it was very empty. But your staff was great put together and looked fabulous and was fabulous And the rooms were clean Thank you Renee
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good service, room was very clean, great location, bed was a bit hard but I had a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Downright Austin offers travelers a convenient place to stay with a cool aesthetic and fun atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIGNA, bronx

Liked: Staff & service
Everything was good and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went well with our stay. We took advantage of the morning grab-and-go options at Morningbird. Room with corner view of the city was nice. The hotel was not as central as others to restaurants and, while we walked to go out in the evening, we took Ubers back to the hotel later at night. This was something we knew as we were looking to be walking distance to Waterloo Park for the busses on F1 weekend. This was a superb location for that. We would recommend and we would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

byron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a cool trendy theme! Staff was very attentive & kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay. Wish they provided parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor-Athena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best stay ever at the Downright!! All the staff was super accomidating and all of the common areas and room were very clean. Harrison and Marren at the swim club especially were great and super friendly/helpful. Would definitely recommend this hotel to others visiting the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025