Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Sixth Street in Austin

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Reviews

8.6 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
    ‪7 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(132 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(118 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

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. Moody Center and Zilker Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 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
  • Moody Theater - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

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
  • ‪The Mohawk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seven Grand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Elysium - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ditty Dog - ‬4 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.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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

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 Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG on Jun 16, 2026 start from CA $145, 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1324 out of 2223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 459 out of 2223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 2223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 2223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 99 out of 2223 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location Confusing, but well marked maze to get through hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Staff & service
Hot water didn’t last long in shower. Ice machine never worked but very noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gustavo Andres

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Pool was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

June

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Moran, Cape Coral

Already did
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was fine. Staff was courteous. Check in was confusing because it was at a different entrance which was actually in the Hotel Indigo. We had to walk around the hotel from where we had parked to find the check in because it was not at the main entrance to the Holiday Inn. Ice machines didn't work on the floor. One day the elevator was out of order. All that said, it was a fine stay, clean faclity, and very easy access to UT and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and in a good location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rick

Liked: Amenities
Toilet didn’t work, hot water didn’t work, pillow smelled like body sweat, appears pillow cases weren’t changed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Conner

Liked: Cleanliness
No hot water, sink was broken. Staff did not provide clarity on parking pass. Ended up paying $100 in parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kevin, Cape Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly accommodating staff, the room was pretty good, and they provided a good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

jovan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Najee

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Whole arrangement with Indigo hotel in part of building and HIE on other floors was confusing. Staff were courteous, breakfast buffet good. Parking was expensive and unexpected...$50 a day for guests seems ridiculous.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Marisol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, efficient check-in and check-out. Clean room, great location. Not very loud considering the nightlife spots around, but I did not stay on a weekend. Breakfast was wonderful and included with room. Parking was very convenient, but note that overnight self-parking was $50 after tax.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
great room, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
From the time we arrived, it was an uncomfortable stay. I was on a trip to Austin with my friend and we were looking for an affordable hotel stay in the downtown area. The location is okay, and close to a lot of bars, but the homeless in the area is highly noticeable. We didn’t have any issues with them, but there were certain situations where we felt it’s not as walkable around the hotel, especially with younger children. When we arrived to the hotel, the lobby was empty with lots of signage asking us to walk to the other side of the building to check in. We realized once we followed the signs that the hotel we booked must have been purchased by another hotel and that other hotel, Hotel Indigo, is now managing both hotels. The check-in process went fine. That night, one of us had clogged our room’s toilet and called down to get a plunger sent up to our room. We were told that we’d have to wait until 7 AM for one even though it was midnight. My friend went to someone he found working in the halls and they said they could come take care of the toilet for us. One of the nights of our stay, I ended up having a very scary situation happen. I used to sleep walk as a kid, but hadn’t for about twenty years. I guess due to the lack of sleep and excitement, I had left our room, and began walking up the stairs to the top floor. When I woke up, and realized what was happening, I went to the elevator to go back down to the second floor to go back to my room. The elevator locked me inside
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Donald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room in good faith an I was overcharged. The check in clerk was rude. I think the reason I was definitely overcharged was due to a concert that week. Which I think is criminal. I also think when businesses overcharge because of activities going on is unforgivable!!! I definitely won't be coming back!! Because of this business overcharging me I won't forget and definitely won't forgive!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Employee at the front desk (Kiran) recommended one of the best Trini restaurants to eat at and also was very helpful in telling me where to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is located in downtown Austin was greeted by friendly and helpful staff. I didn't like the fact that this hotel are two in one, needed to grab 2 elevators.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Deanne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026