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Residence Inn Austin-University Area

3.0 star property
Hotel in Austin with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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The Residence Inn Austin-University Area, near the University of Texas, offers a free breakfast buffet and evening manager's reception. Enjoy meals at two on-site restaurants and relax in the outdoor pool. Guests consistently praise the hotel's exceptional staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 7 - Sep 8
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Tomorrow

Sep 8 - Sep 9
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1209 E 51st Street, Austin, TX, 78723

What's nearby

  • University of Texas at Austin - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Moody Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Sixth Street - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Highland Station - 3 min drive
  • Austin Station - 17 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tyson's Tacos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lazarus 2 - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn Austin-University Area

Hotel near University of Texas at Austin
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free manager's reception, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Residence Inn Austin-University Area. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and laundry services
  • Free newspapers, a vending machine, and a computer station
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and recycling

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 3.87 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 541 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Tourism fee: USD 2
  • Destination fee: USD 0.75

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 3.87 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Residence Inn Austin-University Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Residence Inn Austin-University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay and a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Residence Inn Austin-University Area?

Self parking is available for USD 3.87 per day.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn Austin-University Area?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Residence Inn Austin-University Area?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Residence Inn Austin-University Area located?

Located in Mueller, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Texas Child Study Center at Dell Children's Medical Center and 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of Texas at Austin. Cast Clinic - Dell Children's Medical Center and Thinkery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Residence Inn Austin-University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 540 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 540 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 540 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 540 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 540 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Clean and upscale!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly. The hotel was updated and very clean. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. We had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from shopping center, restaurants. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Top notch hotel

We loved the stay plenty of room, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was nice and attentive. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Amenities
Very convenient to Dell Children's Hospital.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was uniformly great

10/10 Excellent

Maricruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. It was a cute and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel

This is our second stay at this hotel. Rooms are very nice with lots of space to spread out and a full kitchen. Very convenient location for us. The bathroom could have used a good scrubbing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Amenities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were amazing. Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Try nice, clean and quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay only - much nicer accommodations than necessary!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and friendly check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room did not have a bathroom door. Front desk finally moved is to a new room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, clean and a very friendly staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the variety of items at breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Wiseheart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Like having an apartment in Austin.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are the NICEST! Will stay again when/if we get the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurajane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The best/weirdest/favorite part? The elevator was always open and ready for me to head up to my room. Staff was friendly and the area was ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in. Great reception.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice- bed wasn’t the most comfortable for me, but my husband loved it. Great location. Solid breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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