Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel

4.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Poolside views, open daily
Reception
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Guest room, 1 King

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

Corner Room, Guest room, 1 King

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

Corner Room, Guest room, 2 Queen

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

High Floor, Guest room, 1 King

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

Guest room, 2 Queen

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

High Floor, Guest room, 2 Queen

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

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 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

  • ‪Barbarella - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gabriela's Downtown - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cheer Up Charlies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mohawk - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Free 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

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 10.0 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 10.0 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
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Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 555 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

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janea

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tips: The higher the floor the better view. Parking is about the same per hour in the garage as it is on the street. Bring ear plugs, the walls are thin. Hotel is in a hilly area, be prepared when walking
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again

The hotel was great, the upkeep is being done well for its age. The area was awesome, in walking distance to everything. I didn’t like the service I received from the on site breakfast restaurant. The cashier was not polite and she wasn’t paying attention to my order, which was incorrect causing me to wait for an additional 15mins, and she was rude as well. Housekeeping knocked on my door at 8am and again at 10am, when check out time is 12noon. Me & my wife actually wanted to sleep in before having to travel back home. Also, didn’t like the fact that they had a steamer, and no options for an iron etc. Sorry, but everyone doesn’t use steamers these days. But overall I will stay at this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
absolutely stunning. 10/10 aesthetics, any influencer or photography fan would love it there
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, two staff were at the registration table, one with a customer, the other on his phone. I had to wait until that customer was done until I could be checked in. I had a few questions and received curt answers, like I was bothering him though there was no one else around me. I wish all hotels would get rid of carpet in the guest rooms. It's gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose this property because of it was a 10 minute walk to waterloo park where I had tickets to the Austin Blues Festival and it was great never having to drive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARISSA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun and chic place 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here. The hotel was clean and beautifully decorated. Food and drinks were great at the Swim Club.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Heather

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
They did not clean our room the first day even though we were gone 7 hours. Then they brought us 2 towels when there are three of us. Then when I asked for coffee to make in the room they brought me decaf with no cups to brew with and no creamer. The vibe just felt they didn’t care and the cleaning staff was downright rude.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the coolest hotel EVER!!!! Our room had a view of the Capitol which was amazing at night. The staff was super sweet and the pool was fabulous!!! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

6/10 Okay

Pavel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic accommodation, no real closet, no safe. Just OK property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elmira

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean and bright. But old building. No laundry bags, tooth brush, coffee , most importantly no safe in the rooms !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I went to ask for more coffee for our room. Housekeeping gave us 6 decaffeinated pouches I went to both ends of the halls of level 15 to look for ice when I finally found the room there was no ice machine! Went to lobby to try and find some coffee and was told I had to pay for it. The ac unit in our room 1530 was cracked open
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The lobby was interesting. At check in there was no information given about anything on the property. The check in attendant was not friendly. The valet that we paid a large amount for did not unload our bags nor load them when we left. The room was hot and the AC barely cooled. I just expected to be treated better at a VIP experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griffin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025