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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
Exterior
Poolside views, open daily
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 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 (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 (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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, City View

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 9-minute walk to University of Texas at Austin
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 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.
Our customers tell us 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 like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 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 center. 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 meters) 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 to-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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)
  • 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 lbs 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
  • 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

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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 727 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

Ahna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet property, neat atmosphere and decor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Excellent!

Excellent place for a business trip! Very nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel! Close to UT and walkable to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

BILLIE JEAN, North Richland Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The service desk person Michael shouldn’t be in customer service and it’s a good thing his salary isn’t dependent upon tips.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

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

10/10 Excellent

Tevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience, the staff were very friendly. Being there with the Texas longhorns was also a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ahon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , loved the staff. The pool was not available which was a bummer but other than that I would love to go back :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Washington

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonnelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Nirmali

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lupita

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

6/10 Okay

Veronque

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elija

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loisis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
traveled with friends for a girls weekend. The staff was extremely friendly , the hotel was very inviting , lots of cute spots for photos. Our room was very clean, with necessary amenities! The location was perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay, the staff were helpful, the room was clean and the gym facilities were fantastic, the best I’ve seen from a hotel gym. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025