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Motel 9 University-Downtown

2.0 star property
Motel within easy reach of University of Texas at Austin

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Front of property
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Dining
Front of property
Business centre
Unwind in the heart of Austin at Motel 9 University-Downtown, with a seasonal outdoor pool and dry cleaning/laundry services to keep you refreshed. Connect to free WiFi, park easily with self parking and enjoy assistance from the multilingual staff.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fridge
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

Fridge
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 area

Map
2900 N I 35, Austin, TX, 78705

What's nearby

  • Moody Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International 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

When you stay at Motel 9 University-Downtown, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Moody Center and Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, University of Texas at Austin and Austin Convention Center are a short five-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 at the property
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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 cots (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 on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 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 and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks 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
  • Films for purchase

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • 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)

Renovations and closures

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

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-off cleaning fee of USD 50

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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 Motel
Rodeway Inn University Motel
Rodeway Inn University Downtown
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 currently open?

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

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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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.

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 11 minutes' walk from Moody Center.

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Motel 9 University-Downtown Reviews

Reviews

5.0

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

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
Samantha, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Shame on you

deplorable site. we left without staying. decrepit, dirty, decaying
James, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I need someone feom Hotel.com contact me ASAP.. This is not acceptable
Nidia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was nice and the rooms were cleaner than expected the location was good also
crystal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Julia, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had a good stay.
Keith, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Terrible

Check in was supposed to be at 2 pm and had to wait till 3 pm as the room wasn't clean, rented a non smoking room and the smell smoke was strongly present,didn't change bed sheets, sofa small burns from cigarettes, bathroom was not clean at all. Somke alarm was covered with a glove.....
Smoke detector covered with a glove
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Shower did not work; hot water was not available for a shave; the front desk was not available when assistance was needed; the room key did not work, etc.
Joel, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Worst Hotel in Austin

Quite possibly the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Room disgustingly dirty. Lights or WiFi did not work. Pool is green. While hotel is nothing like the photos, and the staff were outright rude when I complained. Avoid at ALL costs.
9-night trip

2/10 Poor

Do not stay in this hotel

I dont recommend to nobody it was horrible everything
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

It was terrible. Water stuck in the sink and I asked for another room, the second room did not have the lock!!! They even don't say anything to calm down me
Roshanak, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Feoo

the place is very ugly you need a remodeling
Luis Miguel, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The woman working the front desk was so horrible.
Gregory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not bad for the price
Sohan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

4/10 Fair

Old, run down dirty motel
Todd, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Stayed for two nights, they never came and cleaned the room. Staff not there when I first arrived to check in. No “be right back” sign or anything, property could’ve been abandoned for all I knew.
Anthony, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very accessible just needs a little more Tlc
Raheem, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Bathroom overall pretty dirty, as well as no microwave in my room.
Sunchan, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Smelly

The room smells .. there was a water leak from the back of the toilet.. and couldn't fix or give us another room ... I check out a day early.. they wouldn't refund me the second night .. the stay was not pleasant
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

T
Bobby, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

I booked a non-smoking room but the previous occupant smoked and left 2 butt’s in the trash. While the management was apologetic & did try to spray and clean, when I unreturned to the room hours later the smoke smell was back.
Jason, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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

2/10 Poor

Terrible in dirty in nasty

Tub was messed you couldn’t turn the water to the tub on very rusty calling falling down sink stopped up floors unclean a very bad odor in smelt like animals in pee in there in the room key didn’t work to the door even after resetting the lock. I contacted hotel.com no one reply to get my money back in haven’t heard from them!
Lyndia, 1-night trip