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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Corner Room, Guest room, 2 Queen

Corner Room, Guest room, 2 Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Corner Room, Guest room, 1 King

Corner Room, Guest room, 1 King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Guest room, 2 Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 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 Accessible, Tub)

  • 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 Accessible, Tub)

  • 26 sq m
  • 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

  • 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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • ‪Jo’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Franklin Barbecue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mohawk - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cheer Up Charlie's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hoboken Pie - ‬6 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.

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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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 9 2025 to November 24 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from November 9 2025 to November 24 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

Reviews

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 718 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

BILLIE JEAN, North Richland Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The service desk person Michael shouldn’t be in customer service and it’s a good thing his salary isn’t dependent upon tips.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

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

10/10 Excellent

Tevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience, the staff were very friendly. Being there with the Texas longhorns was also a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ahon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , loved the staff. The pool was not available which was a bummer but other than that I would love to go back :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Washington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and a fun place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonnelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Nirmali

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lupita

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

6/10 Okay

Veronque

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elija

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loisis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
traveled with friends for a girls weekend. The staff was extremely friendly , the hotel was very inviting , lots of cute spots for photos. Our room was very clean, with necessary amenities! The location was perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay, the staff were helpful, the room was clean and the gym facilities were fantastic, the best I’ve seen from a hotel gym. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy

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

8/10 Good

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adamaris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stéphane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were charged twice by the app and the hotel. We were also charged twice for the parking. The staff at reception were rude and unhelpful and
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Noah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great just had to wait an extra hour to check in but not too bad otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

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

Good stay

Hotel staff was courteous and helpful. Check in was easy and quick. Room was comfortable and clean. The valet staff were especially enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

Great weekend in Austin Downright

Such a wonderful hotel for a fun Weeknd in Austin. Great staff, great food, great ambiance and great location. 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025