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Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

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701 E 11th Street, Austin, TX, 78701
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sixth Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 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)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Hearing Accessible)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Hearing Accessible)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 - 0.8 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sixth Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Moody Theater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barbarella - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gabriela's Downtown - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cheer Up Charlies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mohawk - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 42 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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

Fees

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

  • Tourism fee: USD 2
  • Destination fee: USD 4.92

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.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 42 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, JCB International, Union Pay, 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
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Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 434 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Yasamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
I expected more than an average from this hotel and their parking prices were just too much. We requested a microwave in the room and it took them hours to provide it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not located near dining options and the hotel itself had kimited dining. The bar was lame.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Parking included

Convenient downtown location Parking included Leas expensive Thank our usual hotel Great location for the marathon participants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could’ve used more art work in the rooms/bathrooms. Very minimal . Clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirley

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Awesome location and friendly and professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super quiet and beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaden

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

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A few blocks from the bars of 6th Street and Franklin BBQ .Hotel can use a facelift. No upgraded room for bonvoy status. Had to change rooms at 130 am due to Ac being broken. The second rooms Ac did not work well and we needed to call the engineers on our 2nd day. All else was just averrage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan, Dallas

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
$75 for one night of valet parking was way too much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn-marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Business traveller
I took an extremely important package that needed to go out UPS tot he front desk and the person said he would make sure it went out that day (February 6th) and I just found out that it has never been given to UPS and is now costing me $1,000. I’m beyond livid at this facility.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

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

Nice stay

Overall it was a nice stay. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Celeste

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I thought the reno was imaginative and the people who worked there very nice but the large encampment of unhomed people felt very comfortable strolling the property. My husband thought it felt shabby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nance'

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gianmarco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. The room I stayed in could benefit from some maintenance. Other than that, it was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025