Motel 9 University-Downtown

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to University of Texas at Austin

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Front of property
Front of property
Business center
Dining
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The price is $70
includes taxes & fees
$60 per night
Jan 29 - Jan 30

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Standard Single Bed)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2900 N I 35, Austin, TX, 78705

What's nearby

  • Moody Center - 11 min walk
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 12 min walk
  • University of Texas at Austin - 18 min walk
  • Sixth Street - 3 min drive
  • Texas State Capitol - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive
  • Austin Station - 13 min drive
  • Martin Luther King Jr Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sour Duck Market - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bennu Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cherrywood Coffeehouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cypress Bend Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Haymaker - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Motel 9 University-Downtown

At Motel 9 University-Downtown, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Texas at Austin and Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street are just a 5-minute drive away.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 27-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Rodeway Inn University Downtown
Rodeway Inn University Motel Downtown
Rodeway Inn University Downtown Motel
Rodeway Inn University Motel
Rodeway Inn University
9 University Downtown Austin
Rodeway Inn University Downtown
Motel 9 University-Downtown Motel
Motel 9 University-Downtown Austin
Motel 9 University-Downtown Motel Austin

Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 9 University-Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Motel 9 University-Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Motel 9 University-Downtown?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Motel 9 University-Downtown?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Motel 9 University-Downtown?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel 9 University-Downtown?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Motel 9 University-Downtown and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Motel 9 University-Downtown also has a seasonal outdoor pool.
What's the area around Motel 9 University-Downtown like?
Motel 9 University-Downtown is a short 18-minute walk from University of Texas at Austin and 12 minutes' walk from Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.

Reviews

5.0

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Great service, location, parking - horrid building
If you're in Austin to see a show at the Moody Center, this hotel is walkable, has FREE parking (most hotels charge $30-50 a night) and the family who runs it are very, very nice and hospitable. So when I say that the hotel itself has seen much, much better days, it's still a decent option if you just need a safe clean bed and parking. The building itself is in very poor repair. Some of the rooms looked permanently closed. While you could tell the bathrooms were cleaned regularly, the moldy grout, peeling walls and water stains told a different story. The carpet, walls, curtains etc. were in terrible shape. The fire alarm had been ripped off the wall, the hole plugged with yellowed paper towels. But the sheets were clean, the bed was comfy enough. And as the parking lot was well lit, and the family seemed to live onsite, I never felt unsafe. If I'm ever in town for a show at the Moody Center, traveling alone and just need a place to park and snooze, I would return.
Howard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Fine for the price
You get what you pay for. It was an acceptable room for the price.
James, 4-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

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Bobby, 2-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Close to stadium; keep expectations low
We had 3 rooms. 215 and 219 had leaky bathtubs. The door to the 3rd floor room was open when we arrived. All 3 rooms had an uncomfortable smell (almost like clay). 219 also had a moldy shower curtain, two of the lights didn’t work and the deadbolt didn’t lock. The only reason we stayed there was that it was walking distance from the stadium.
Lisa, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Tyesha, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

RUN!!
This place was AWFUL! Toilets didn't flush, bathrooms were falling apart, stains everywhere and bed linens were ripped. Had to have room changed due to plumbing issues and never got the full attention of the property manager who was on her cell phone the entire time. This place should be condemned, I cannot believe it is actually in business. Hotels.com should not be listing this as a viable stay option.
Alfred, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Old, run down dirty motel
Todd, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Run down
Cheap but still not good value. I’ve stayed in many motels across the USA and this is one of the worst. Only stayed as I though it was better than sleeping in the airport… I was better sleeping in the airport… Sheets had rips in, shower head hanging off the wall and bathroom flooring disintegrating. Very loud noise from the road outside, exasperated by an antique aircon unit. Obvious it’s not been updated for 25+ years and looks it. Not worth anyone’s money.
thomas, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Very dirty outside hotel. Needs new mattresses. Interior needs to be cleaned up
JAMES, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Balling on a budget
The room was dated but you can tell it’s under new ownership and they’re working to make improvements. The pool is out of commission so don’t be fooled. But the location is really convenient and the woman in the front office was super kind and always available. I was a little shocked at first by the condition of the property overall, but it was safe and the stay was fine. I would stay there again if I ever was looking for a budget room.
Anna, 4-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Mark, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Terrible condition of room
The toilet didn’t flush, the tv didn’t work and was even unplugged . I think they should refund my money’s
Jeffrey, 1-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

Jorge, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

EMMA, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Had a good stay.
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Erasto, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was great.cleaned room, staffs were very polite.All overall everything was great and will back again.
Devraj, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

DONT STAY HERE!
Rooms were not cleaned on a daily basis. Rooms are nothing as in the photos. Room smelled dirty. Swimming pool was filthy. When checking out, the attendant was very rude. There were stains on the sheets.
Stains on the carpet.  I had to spray the room down to get it smell pleasant.
Noelia, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Dishonest business
These idiots said they were going to put a hold on my credit card. This "hold" turned into a posted charge which I did not authorize. After calling numerous times for the return of my money these morons gave me only $40 of my $50 saying I stole a towel from the room. These people are very dishonest and will NEVER do business with them again. Will be contacting my credit card company to start a dispute.
2-night trip
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6/10 Good

I had to put down a fifty dollar deposit. that I was not aware. No breakfast, which didn't matter, I was going for tests and could not have food or drink after midnight. Toilet bowl did not have a lid. There was only one small container of shampoo, no other soaps at all. Bathtub did not have any non-slip protection or any other protection from falling. It was convenient to where I was going.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

When you first pull in to the hotel, the area looks a bit scetchy, but the rooms aren't that bad.......I did encounter a couple of roaches though as well
2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

It was worst...
3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Michael, 2-night business trip
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