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Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel

4.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Reception
Poolside views, open daily
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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701 E 11th Street, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Austin Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

High Floor, Guest room, 2 Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Corner Room, Guest room, 2 Queen

Corner Room, Guest room, 2 Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

High Floor, Guest room, 1 King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Corner Room, Guest room, 1 King

Corner Room, Guest room, 1 King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Guest room, 1 King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Guest room, 2 Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Austin

With a stay at Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Austin, a 9-minute walk from University of Texas at Austin and 10 minutes by foot from Texas State Capitol. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sixth Street and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Austin Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • University of Texas at Austin - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sixth Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Moody Theater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 11 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 12 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jo’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Franklin Barbecue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cheer Up Charlie's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mohawk - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Empire Control Room - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 9-minute walk to University of Texas at Austin
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel offers 367 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Austin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 367 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Morningbird serving guests of Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Austin? This hotel has 17018 square feet (1581 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 18 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Morningbird - Onsite restaurant.
Swim Club - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 49 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 59 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Morningbird
  • Swim Club

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17,018 square feet of conference space
  • 18 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Grab bar near toilet (86 centimetre high)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 16 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 9 2025 to November 24 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from November 9 2025 to November 24 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 40 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
2 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 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 49 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 59 per day (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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Austin Sheraton
Austin Sheraton Capitol
Sheraton Austin
Sheraton Capitol
Sheraton Capitol Austin
Sheraton Capitol Hotel Austin
Sheraton Austin Hotel Capitol
Sheraton Hotel Capitol
Sheraton Austin Capitol
Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
Downright Austin A Renaissance Hotel
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Hotel
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Austin
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Hotel Austin

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 677 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 677 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 677 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 677 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 677 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gracyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay - super friendly environment and fun aesthetic. Only complaint was the cleanliness.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

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

Solo trip

The entire stay was awesome. Its location is near everything I had planned. The bar always has great drinks and food options. The pool was awesome for a night time dip. All in all, a great place for solo or group trips. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
this was the cutest hotel ever located perfectly! the valet and the servers at the pool were lovely, many members of the fronk desk team were rude and had an insane attitude. but that won’t keep me from coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakeyshia

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

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

Retro vibe, excellent room and amenities

Great room, pool and breakfast. Lobby was just perfect for working remotely. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

JESUS DANIEL

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

Don't trust the payment of the parking in the app

when I made my reservation in the app I pay the parking, and when I arrive to the Hotel they told me that the Parking is under different management so I have to pay it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet and close to Moody Amphitheater
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

great place

location staff everything on point. thank you we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience, will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dante

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

guilherme

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

10/10

Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saundra

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

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ac in my room 1421 wasn’t working very well kinda hot at night other than that perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a retro vibe but that we really enjoyed, maybe it is dated but they lean into it in a really fun way. Food was great and all the staff were friendly. Walking distance to 6th st which was our destination. Was very happy with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Celebrated my birthday! It was so much fun! The pool was great! The coffee shop was delicious! Swim club food is delicious as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025