Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

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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
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 this property

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to University of Texas at Austin
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)
  • 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

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 2
  • Destination fee: USD 4.92.

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
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 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
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Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 603 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

Victor

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

6/10 Okay

Fabian

Travelled with partner
I didn’t like the room I expected more about it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot for young adult travelers/trips or one night. When we arrived we tried to enter the door closest the parking garage but it requires a keycard. This is great for safety but I wish there was a more clear sign to go around to the front to enter. When we checked in we waited for several minutes for someone to come to the front desk. Once she was there she was very helpful and quick at check in! Location is convenient right off the highway. The rooms are cute but it was a little dark — they will bring a make up mirror to your room. The window of our room had smudges and finger prints that had not been cleaned. I was disappointed that there was only Amazon Prime for streaming services. None of the TV channels worked but this could have been due to the storm while we were there. AC in the room worked well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were terrific—They were quick to respond, super accommodating. The food, vibe and venue was super stylish—with lots of great options by the pool. The gym was also great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Demetrius

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This hotel has a very unique vibe to it. the breakfast from the lobby was great and the surf club food was good as well. The gym was better than other gym hotels I’ve been to. They had live music one night as well which they sang cover songs The cons of the hotel I would say are that the food is sorta pricey, there wasn’t a lot of option on the menu at the surf club (for me) and the cleanliness of the rooms. My first room, as soon as I entered on day 1 there was a big roach. I called the lobby and they recleaned my room and killed the roach. On day 3 at night before I went to bed and another popped out of no where and it was in my bed! I called again and they transferred me right away. After the transfer my stay was good and relaxing as that was my intent of my trip.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Semaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool bar and both restaurants were perfect. Having frooties at the counter was a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the retro vibe at the hotel. Pool is a little small compared to the size of the hotel, but it's fine. Lastly, i literally think they forgot to put drawer space in the hotel rooms. While they offer "roll in drawers', noone at the front desk knew about these. It was s struggle to get settled and figure out where to put your clothes when you're there for 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joselin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the whole experience. Thank yall for everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking fee is absurd, almost as much as the room per night!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

The property is beautiful and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM, Chicago

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae, Sugar Land

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

4/10 Poor

alejandra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn't really know what we booked, it just seemed affordable. The Downright was AWESOME. The staff were so, incredibly, nice and friendly. The public spaces were so rad and interesting and the room was
Stayed 1 night in May 2025