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Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel

4.0 star property
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Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Poolside views, open daily
Poolside views, open daily
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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, Sixth Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Corner Room, Guest room, 2 Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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High Floor, Guest room, 1 King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Corner Room, Guest room, 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Guest room, 1 King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Guest room, 2 Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, valet parking and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel offers 367 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Texas at Austin. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University of Texas at Austin and Texas State Capitol
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 17018 square feet (1581 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Austin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a to-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Morningbird – On-site 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)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Tourism fee: USD 5.76 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 49 per day
  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 877 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 877 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 877 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 877 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 877 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Return customer, enjoy hotel, clean and comfortable and well located to enjoy the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

The staff was wonderful and the hotel is gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved this hotel. It was clean and smelled nice. Great amenities and nice bar! The room decor was so cute too! Will be staying again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ro Alivate L Kulaniliwalala

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious and staff were so friendly and made the stay great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and clean room with nice view of downtown Austin 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The design of this hotel is what stands out. Very retro, lots of gathering places. Along side that, a spotless,inviting stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool spot! Very cleverly decorated with lots of instagramable moments!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the hotel! This is our second year staying here
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Everyone and everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Seydy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected! Very nice hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and a fun place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay very much! Staff was friendly, the service was fantastic and a lot of fun options for having a drink!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ro Alivate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room & staff were great! Enjoyed the nightlife which was walking distance from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and stylish
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well accommodating and very friendly! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unusually good and enjoyable walk-in shower. Spacious room, excellent breakfast, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the location! Such great and helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food in restaurant good. Rick in restaurant was great! Front desk great! Great hotel at a great price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid place with great staff. Hotel bar is nice and there's a good coffee shop in there as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025