Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Austin Downtown - University By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in Austin
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Austin Downtown - University offers 171 non-smoking rooms with free high-speed Wi-Fi, blackout shades, and pillow menus. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Suites feature additional seating with a sofa sleeper. Bathrooms have walk-in showers and hairdryers. The hotel provides a 24-hour business center with printing and copying services.
Dining & Breakfast
Guests receive a complimentary Express Start Breakfast with hot and cold items, including eggs, breakfast meats, pancakes, fresh fruit, and a coffee station. The breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM. The Skyline Bar, accessible from the heated outdoor pool, offers drinks with downtown views. Off-site restaurant delivery is available.
Leisure & Recreation
The hotel features a heated outdoor pool with downtown views, open year-round. A 24-hour fitness center includes Precor equipment, treadmills, and free weights. Nearby attractions include 6th Street's live music venues, the Texas State Capitol, and Lady Bird Lake. Families can visit Hamilton Pool, Barton Springs, or the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Location & Transport
Centrally located in the Red River District, the hotel is a short walk from 6th Street, the Texas State Capitol, and the University of Texas at Austin. The Capital Metro Bus Line and MetroRail provide public transport options. Self-parking is available on-site for $30 per day. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Guest Services
Daily housekeeping, on-site laundry facilities, and wake-up calls are provided. The business center includes a meeting room for up to 12 people. The hotel is ADA-compliant, with accessible parking and visual alarms. Staff speak English and Spanish. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM, and late check-out is available upon request.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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