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AC Hotel Austin-University

3.5 star property

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Balcony
Lobby
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

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1901 San Antonio Street, Austin, TX, 78705
  • Texas State Capitol
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sixth Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

AC Hotel Austin-University

3.5-star hotel in Downtown Austin
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk. Limited housekeeping is available.
AC Hotel Austin-University offers 156 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Austin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekends only.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of 8 meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 3495 square feet (325 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

AC Hotel Austin-University is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Acre 41 - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Otopia Rooftop Lounge - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Burger Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 55 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 45 for adults and USD 7 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Acre 41
  • Burger Bar
  • Otopia Rooftop Lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 3,495 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 11 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2020
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Tourism fee: USD 2
  • Destination fee: USD 0.525

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 45 for adults, and USD 7 to 15 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

AC Hotel Austin university
Ac Austin University Austin
AC Hotel Austin-University Hotel
AC Hotel Austin-University Austin
AC Hotel Austin-University Hotel Austin

AC Hotel Austin-University Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 732 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tony

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

Visiting from Houston

My Stay was great , very nice and up to date hotel. Defiantly would stay here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gail, San Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Courtny, Grapevine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel many times. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie Despins

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, but small and very noisy throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

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

Great stay !!

I loved this hotel, good customer service and the room beds are so comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it

I’ve never paid $50 for parking in Austin, especially somewhere that’s not downtown. Got hit with charges they couldn’t explain. I definitely will never stay here again. The hotel wasn’t even that nice for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zerui

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my number one choice. Whenever I am in Austin, I prefer to stay here beyond anywhere else! I wish I could book permanently so that while in town, I can just stay at the AC always! I have told everyone I know about this wonderful venue. Thank you for always accommodating! It is fabulous! Carmela Walker
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ganga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They let us check in a few hours early as the room was available which was so helpful! The location is great if you’re visiting the Capitol or UT Austin. We added on breakfast to our room stay as an additional cost which was worth it as we had breakfast at the Acre 41 restaurant which is attached to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shlomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property . Good location and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always amazing staying here. Very clea, professional and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minh

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

8/10 Good

Julian

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ezra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025