Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
$122
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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805 Neches Street, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪8 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 580 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

  • 580 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 580 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

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 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

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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Fees

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

  • 1 percent destination fee will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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; 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
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1275 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 2037 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teng

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ovidiu

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

8/10 Good

Blake

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Music bar across the street from our room was loud during the night but not unbearable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cananda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but the water pressure was not good & the shower could of been a lot hotter!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Zahra

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

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Konstantin

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orest

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mitch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a nice stay for us. Bed was a little uncomfortable for us, but, not too bad. Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneesh Rajesh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable. Because the room was on the side near an outdoor bar they provided ear plugs and a noise machine. Paired with the AC fan, it was not an issue at all. Friendliest staff everywhere from front desk to housekeeping to breakfast. Everyone was so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

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

6/10 Okay

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William J

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACOB

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swadhin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Holliday Inn Express thanks to a clean room, great staff upkeep, prime location with everything you’d want to do in Downtown Austin within walkable distance, and an awesome complimentary breakfast in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025