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AC Hotel Austin-University

3.5 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Reception
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1901 San Antonio Street, Austin, TX, 78705
  • Place, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Capitol
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

AC Hotel Austin-University

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near University of Texas at Austin
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk. Limited housekeeping is available.
AC Hotel Austin-University offers 156 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Austin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided at weekends only.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at AC Hotel Austin-University. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine at Acre 41, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include 8 meeting rooms, conference space and a car charging station
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University of Texas at Austin and Texas State Capitol
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. 8 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 3495 square feet (325 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly AC Hotel Austin-University also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Austin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Acre 41 – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Otopia Rooftop Lounge – This rooftop bar only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Burger Bar – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 55 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 45 for adults and USD 7 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Acre 41
  • Burger Bar
  • Otopia Rooftop Lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 3,495 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (97 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 11 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2020
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • 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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • 0.525 per cent destination fee will be charged.

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 full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 45 for adults and USD 7 to 15 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (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)

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Guests arriving after 4:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive smart lock details.
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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

AC Hotel Austin university
Ac Austin University Austin
AC Hotel Austin-University Hotel
AC Hotel Austin-University Austin
AC Hotel Austin-University Hotel Austin

AC Hotel Austin-University Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 591 out of 823 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 823 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 823 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 823 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 823 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Céline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was the friendliest. We only stayed for one night so didn’t get to enjoy any restaurants or hotel amenities but everything was clean, rooms were as expected. Area was safe and walkable to Moody Centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Madison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maleny

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

8/10 Good

Haylie

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

Thank you for the hospitality

Pratik was a wonderful host. Friendly and solves any problems immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ari, Pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bijan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location for all downtown Austin events, restaurants. Spacious rooms and easy parking options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Business traveller
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

4/10 Poor

Manyvan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We went for my girlfriend and I
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Clean, friendly staff, very close to UT Austin and walkable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

Great Stay Near Longhorn Campus!

Booked a quick weekend trip in to Austin to help our daughter set up her apartment while attending UT. We had stayed next door at The Otis before but this was our first stay at AC and we loved it! It was a bit quieter than Otis, conveniently located, and the accommodations were great. Small but very comfortable room, great check in process, and the housekeeping was outstanding. Also, had a great breakfast at Acre 41 with phenomenal service by Riley and team. Overall a great stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

Amazing

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025