Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Hotel with outdoor pool, near Sixth Street

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

In downtown Austin, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University offers a vibrant retreat. Enjoy the free breakfast buffet, unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas, or connect to in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Gym

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Outdoor pool
Fitness center
Self parking
Pool bar
24-hour business center
Business center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Computer station
Front-desk safe

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

54 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

54 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comm)

Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

54 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

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

Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

54 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Parking available

$172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

About the neighborhood

805 Neches Street, Austin, TX, 78701

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

Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive
Austin Station - 13 min drive
Downtown Station - 6 min walk
Plaza Saltillo Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

‪Las Perlas - ‬3 min walk
‪Cheer Up Charlie's - ‬2 min walk
‪The Mohawk - ‬3 min walk
‪Pelóns - ‬1 min walk
‪Valhalla - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Sixth Street and University of Texas at Austin. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the pool bar. A fitness center and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the pool and helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Downtown Station is just 6 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 171 rooms
- Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Secured covered onsite self parking (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
Poolside bar
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Pool gate
Fence around the pool

What to do

Bicycle rentals nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
Meeting room
Computer station

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Romance packages

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2015
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 34
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
3 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Visual alarms in hallways
Closed captioned TV
Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Champagne service
Refrigerator
Microwave

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Parking

Covered self parking costs USD 40 per day with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

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.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 40 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, kayaking, and swimming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG is in Downtown Austin, a short 6-minute walk from Downtown Station and 9 minutes' walk from Sixth Street. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.