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.
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
The current price is $68
$68
includes taxes & fees
$58 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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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Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
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Texas State Capitol - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
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
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 like WiFi and self parking. Also, University of Texas at Austin and Austin Convention Center are just a 5-minute drive away.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
49 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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
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.
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
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.
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
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5.4/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
4.8/10
Amenities
4.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jan 11, 2025
The staff was nice and the rooms were cleaner than expected the location was good also
crystal
crystal, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 7, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 8, 2025
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.....
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 19, 2025
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
Joel, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 8, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
9-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 17, 2025
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
Roshanak, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 6, 2025
Do not stay in this hotel
I dont recommend to nobody it was horrible everything
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2024
Had a good stay.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 28, 2025
Feoo
the place is very ugly you need a remodeling
Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 22, 2024
The woman working the front desk was so horrible.
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Not bad for the price
Sohan
Sohan, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 25, 2024
Old, run down dirty motel
Todd
Todd, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
It was great.cleaned room, staffs were very polite.All overall everything was great and will back again.
Devraj
Devraj, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 17, 2024
Very accessible just needs a little more Tlc
Raheem
Raheem, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 21, 2025
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
Verified traveler
2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 26, 2024
T
Bobby
Bobby, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 25, 2025
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
Jason, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 21, 2025
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
Lyndia, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 21, 2024
Very dirty outside hotel. Needs new mattresses. Interior needs to be cleaned up
JAMES
JAMES, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 11, 2024
Rather not
Slitent, skittent, men rent sengetøy. Matrester i kjøleskapet på rommet
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 14, 2024
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.
day
day, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 25, 2024
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
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
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
Anna, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 18, 2024
Terrible location right underneath the freeway, so quite loud. The floors, carpet, bathroom and walls were stained and dirty. Sheetrock falling off the walls, surfaces to countertops and in shower area were peeling off. Sheets felt stiff and didn’t smell great. Yes it was cheap. I wouldn’t stay here again. Not worth it.
Rheanna
Rheanna, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 14, 2024
There are roaches, as soon as we walked in. When I went to try to cancel the rest of my stay she came in and looked and killed it, flushed it and then said well it was only on 1 bed, we can still use the other. We left got an embassy suites down the road for about $30 more a night, but it was a great big clean room and a wonderful free breakfast. Save yourself the headache and just spend the little extra for a clean safe room