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Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel

4.0 star property
After soaking up the energy of Austin's famous 6th Street, travelers can retreat to this downtown hotel where the rooftop bar offers skyline views

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Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel, is near the Texas State Capitol and entertainment district. The rooftop terrace offers stunning city views, and the Swim Club Restaurant serves poolside meals. Travelers appreciate the dry cleaning services and multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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High Floor, Guest room, 2 Queen

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

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Corner Room, Guest room, 2 Queen

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(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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High Floor, Guest room, 1 King

8.4 out of 10
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(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Corner Room, Guest room, 1 King

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Very good
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  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Guest room, 2 Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Austin, a neighborhood in Austin, Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel is in the entertainment district. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Texas State Capitol and Austin Convention Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Austin travel guide
Map
701 E 11th Street, Austin, TX, 78701

What's nearby

  • University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at Austin
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Texas State Capitol
    Texas State Capitol
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sixth Street
    Sixth Street
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Austin_AustinConventionCenter_6080899-2
    Austin Convention Center
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lady Bird Lake
    Lady Bird Lake
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Austin Station
    11 min drive
  • Downtown Station
    12 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jo’s Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Koriente
    7 min walk
  • Franklin Barbecue
    4 min walk
  • The Mohawk
    3 min walk
  • Hoboken Pie
    6 min walk

About this property

Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel

Upscale hotel near University of Texas at Austin
Located close to Texas State Capitol and Sixth Street, Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Morningbird, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and conference space.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A ballroom, concierge services, and 18 meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 367 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Mini fridges, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self 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 on-the-go breakfast 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 (32 inches 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 movies
  • 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 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 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 5.76 per accommodation, per night

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

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Hotel
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Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel Hotel Austin

Frequently asked questions

Does Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 49 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 59 per day.

What time is check-in at Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel?

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

Where is Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Austin, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Texas at Austin, Texas State Capitol, and Sixth Street. Austin Convention Center and Lady Bird Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km). Downtown Station is 12 minutes by foot and Plaza Saltillo Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 821 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and such a cute, esthetic vibe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place! Room was so cute, staff was very professional, breakfast was so tasty & fresh. Definitely going back & booking another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2 night stay was amazing the check in process was so easy as well as having the rooms very clean. The hotel is very much for the girls , PINK! How cute but the light is very dim in the rooms , the pool is very disco 80’s!. Overall we enjoyed our stay because it was in the middle of everything. Bars , restaurants, activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Isaac was so sweet and amazing! He was very informative, clear and thorough with everything. The hotel itself is super clean with beautiful views. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved this hotel. It was clean and smelled nice. Great amenities and nice bar! The room decor was so cute too! Will be staying again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Styles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly vintage yet modern experience. Reminded me of home (Los Angeles). Room service was very quick and responsive while the front desk staff was extremely helpful and timely. Would 100% recommend to Poole visiting downtown Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

The staff was wonderful and the hotel is gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and clean room with nice view of downtown Austin 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ro Alivate L Kulaniliwalala

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious and staff were so friendly and made the stay great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is wonderful. The room was clean and the staff was great. The size of the room was impressive but not utilized. There was no safe in the room and we never could find an ice machine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ro Alivate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room & staff were great! Enjoyed the nightlife which was walking distance from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unusually good and enjoyable walk-in shower. Spacious room, excellent breakfast, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well accommodating and very friendly! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the location! Such great and helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid place with great staff. Hotel bar is nice and there's a good coffee shop in there as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Blue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower water never got hot enough, staff was not on top of food allergies/protocol, a few coworkers who stayed at the same time said their air con and thermostat were broken. Front desk was always nice and helpful. Plus that it’s dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless, the beds comfortably, the staff kind and gracious. The location was perfect for us. Short walk to the local bars and restaurants. The property is well maintained and the grass area is the perfect place to unwind. Oh and the lobby was so beautiful. Will definitely recommend to friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes room very clean hotel and staff was very accommodating on early check in. Great energy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was outstanding on a busy football weekend, rooms are comfortable, and the restaurant and bar was great fun atmosphere, good food and great drinks! Great location to the Stadium! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed for my daughter’s birthday and she love it! Clean rooms, beautifully decorated hotel. Lots of pink and lots of photo ops.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous, clean rooms. Beautiful views of Texas Capitol. I wish they had more handouts/ flyers with activities to do in Austin and surroundings. Internet information is great on activities, however it lacked that certain places required a reservation (Pedernales falls or West Caves).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci

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