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Motel 9 University-Downtown

2.0 star property
Guests can cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool or explore nearby attractions like Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium while staff handles the details.

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Motel 9 University-Downtown places travelers in Austin's center with practical comforts. Enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and multilingual staff for dry cleaning assistance. Self-parking ensures easy access.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Austin is home to Motel 9 University-Downtown. Sixth Street and Rainey Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.
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Map
2900 N I 35, Austin, TX, 78705

What's nearby

  • St. David's Medical Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • LBJ Presidential Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moody Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 4 min drive
  • Austin Station - 15 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Di Roma - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Snarf's Sandwiches - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Salty Sow - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Chile Cafe y Cantina - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dai Due - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Motel 9 University-Downtown

Motel near University of Texas at Austin
Close to Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium and Moody Center, Motel 9 University-Downtown provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel 9 University-Downtown offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bathtubs
  • 27-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 1 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50 and a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night plus USD 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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, 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; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Is Motel 9 University-Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of USD 50 also applies. 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 free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 9 University-Downtown?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Motel 9 University-Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Motel 9 University-Downtown located?

Situated in Austin, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of St. David's Medical Center, Moody Center, and Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. University of Texas at Austin and Sixth Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Martin Luther King Jr Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Motel 9 University-Downtown Reviews

5.0

5.4

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 199 out of 637 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was nice and the rooms were cleaner than expected the location was good also
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly bang for your buck! Super helpful staff loved it there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great.cleaned room, staffs were very polite.All overall everything was great and will back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Max

Liked: Cleanliness
The motel had a perfect location close to the University campus and also reasonable rates. Room 210 had a valve problem with the cold water at the bathroom sink. The flow was very slow. Overall, a good stay with reasonable rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

day

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hostess was a very kind person and very understanding. Place was not up to parr. Too many roaches, when taking a shower the water would land outside the shower area, the room had several lamps that didn’t work, pretty okay place for the price to reach downtown Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay . Attendant was very nice and welcoming . Area is safe and peaceful . Definitely will be staying there any time I’m in town
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Howard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine for the price

You get what you pay for. It was an acceptable room for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Had a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Stanley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was next to the hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Eh

Was very out dated I stayed here to be close to the moody center it was pretty close to everything. But beside that probably wouldn’t stay again unless remodeled
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old, run down dirty motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
they need to fix the shower, the rod was broken and they need to fix the bathroom which was running all night, otherwise everything else was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not bad for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Karl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had to have my bathroom immediately re-cleaned checking in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

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

Shame on you

deplorable site. we left without staying. decrepit, dirty, decaying
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nidia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I need someone feom Hotel.com contact me ASAP.. This is not acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Raheem

Very accessible just needs a little more Tlc
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The photos on-line of the entire place are from the time it first opened, and everything now is so bad that me and my wife cancelled our stay and stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The woman working the front desk was so horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were barely cleaned. The shower curtains had mold. The tub and sink overflowed when using
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Omar

Motel is quite old. This is the cheapest option i could find to stay close to downtown. You get what you paid. I could not connect for some reason to wi Fi. Parking is free so that is a plus and TV has great channels. I struggle to communicate properly with personnel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Do not stay in this hotel

I dont recommend to nobody it was horrible everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis Miguel

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

Feoo

the place is very ugly you need a remodeling
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025