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AC Hotel Austin-University

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near University of Texas at Austin

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Balcony
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Meeting facility
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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 drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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 drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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 drapes

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

Downtown Austin
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,004 reviews
$105 nightly
The price is $126
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

About the neighborhood

Austin

Located in Downtown Austin, AC Hotel Austin-University is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as University of Texas at Austin and Texas State Capitol. This 156-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blanton Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 8 min drive
  • Martin Luther King Jr Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪P Terry’s Burger Stand - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Don Vegas Tacos - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Austin-University

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near University of Texas at Austin
Guests of AC Hotel Austin-University enjoy free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and express check-in. Valet parking is offered for USD 65 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include express check-out, a banquet hall, and an ATM.
32-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,004 reviews
$105 nightly
The price is $126
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 55 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 0.525 percent destination fee will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)
  • Covered 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at AC Hotel Austin-University?

AC Hotel Austin-University provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel Austin-University?

As of Dec 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel Austin-University on Jan 1, 2026 start from $139.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near AC Hotel Austin-University?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Austin within a short 13-minute walk of Texas State Capitol and also 15 minutes on foot from Moody Center. You'll also find Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium and Sixth Street within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at AC Hotel Austin-University?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 65 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited, accessible parking and electric car charging are also available.

Does AC Hotel Austin-University include a casino at the property?

No, AC Hotel Austin-University doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at AC Hotel Austin-University?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at AC Hotel Austin-University?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and Netflix as well as 2 bars.

Are there hot tubs at AC Hotel Austin-University?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does AC Hotel Austin-University have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, AC Hotel Austin-University has 2 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will AC Hotel Austin-University allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at AC Hotel Austin-University for a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night.

Does AC Hotel Austin-University have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from AC Hotel Austin-University?

The closest major airport to AC Hotel Austin-University is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), which is 12.5 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at AC Hotel Austin-University?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at AC Hotel Austin-University.

AC Hotel Austin-University Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 816 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is perfect for a UT visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great for UT activities. We walked everywhere. Front desk staff was incredibly kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

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

2/10 Terrible

Robert Acosta

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaleigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHY

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

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