With a stay at Motel 9 University-Downtown in Austin, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Texas at Austin and Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. .This motel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Sixth Street and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Austin Convention Center.
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
Martin Luther King Jr Station - 8 min drive
Austin Station - 13 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive
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
Motel with free parking, near University of Texas at Austin
Motel 9 University-Downtown offers 49 accommodations. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 49 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs are provided.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Microwave
Fridge
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Biodegradable drinking straws
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 organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Bath
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
27-inch TV
TV channels
Films for purchase
Premium channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Fridge
More
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
Free local calls
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
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
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
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
Motel 9 University-Downtown Reviews
Reviews
5.0
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
day
Travelled with group
14 Oct 2024
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.
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
Carolea
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Mark
14 Oct 2024
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Jeffrey
Travelled with group
6 Oct 2024
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
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.
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
7 July 2020
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Business traveller
20 June 2020
Liked: Staff & service
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
The desk service was good, the place itself is what you would expect. Its just a cheap place to stay. Don't expect any cleaning of your room or a pool you would want to go into.