See all properties

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Room amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
805 Neches Street, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Sixth Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room amenity

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm)

  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm, Roll Shwr)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 580 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

  • 580 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobil, Roll Shower)

Room amenity

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 580 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

Room amenity

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Exterior

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1690)
$163 nightly
The price is $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Hotel in Downtown Austin
An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a poolside bar are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and self parking.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • 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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 35 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

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 cash
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 851 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1423 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

DANA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Recommend

Good quiet location, very clean, good breakfast. Friendly reception clerks. Lovely huge pool! Parking easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful staff. Decent free breakfast. Clean, quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

8/10 Good

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isabel

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

8/10 Good

Cynthia

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

Great night’s sleep

We needed a place to stay overnight after dinner and the theater. This hotel fit the bill. It was very reasonable and convenient to the University area. The parking is steep, but downtown parking in general is high. We could have parked for free on the street, but the area is in the music district and I’m not that brave. We had a top floor room, and it was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

Nice hotel, didn’t love the area

Room was clean, breakfast was great, nice to have coffee available outside breakfast hours. Soap dispenser in shower was broken but we had some packed. Area was neat, but lots of homeless people around. There is a mission or soup kitchen down the street, so at 6pm there were 30-40 homeless people outside when we were walking back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The only issue was the cooler in the room wasn't working otherwise it was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Comfortable and convenient

I had a great time in Austin and this Holiday Inn hotel was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arimasa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rasa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

Good, but not great

Overall this is a nice facility (not great). for an IHG Indigo facility. Breakfast was excellent with lots of variety, room was very clean. No USB ports in our room which is a big minus for anyone with cell phones or other electronics. Hallway carpeting on the 2nd floor had multiple stains. The reception desk staff provided minimal or inadequate instructions on parking access, but grateful underground parking was available. The location makes it walkable to various restaurants and entertainment such as "The Elephant Room". Centrally located, it was only a 10 minute drive to the LBJ Presidential Library.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

Would stay again

The hotel is a little old, but it was clean and comfortable. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University offers a delightful stay characterized by its friendly staff and prime location. The staff was welcoming and helpful, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant experience throughout our visit. Situated in the heart of Austin's Red River District, the hotel provides easy access to the vibrant 6th Street, renowned for its live music venues, eclectic bars, and diverse dining options. Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in Austin's famed nightlife or explore its cultural offerings, 6th Street is just a short stroll away. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to the University of Texas at Austin makes it an ideal choice for visitors attending campus events, touring the university, or visiting students. The convenience of being near both the university and downtown attractions allowed us to experience the best of Austin with ease. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University is a top recommendation for anyone seeking to experience the vibrant culture and hospitality of Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property but extremely overpriced. I booked after seeing rates for around $170 per night for a weeknight and went through with the booking, only to learn at checkout that my rate was $330 for a random Tuesday night! It seems to me that the rate changed from the viewing page to the checkout page and I must have missed that. Be very sure of your rate before you enter your credit card info through Expedia. I would never knowingly sign up to pay $330 for a night at a Holiday Inn Express.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BJ

Traveled with partner
Nicely appointed rooms, extremely friendly staff, terrific breakfast options. Unfortunately the location was a little sketchy. I like to stay within walking distance to most of my destinations. This property satisfied that criteria, however I would not have been comfortable walking the immediate vicinity alone st night. Keep in mind this is definitely NOT a reflection on the hotel. Within the walls everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veralisa

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

4/10 Poor

Gerardo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025