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Motel 9 University-Downtown

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near University of Texas at Austin

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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

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

Room options

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

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

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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
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sixth Street - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Martin Luther King Jr Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin Station - 13 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snarf's Sandwiches - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Di Roma - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Salty Sow - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Este - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Haymaker - ‬12 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 such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Motel 9 University-Downtown have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths
  • 27-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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 organised 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 films

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00, per pet, per night, plus a one-off 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 on 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night plus a one-off USD 50 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 any lifts

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 at Motel 9 University-Downtown?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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 miles (5 km). Martin Luther King Jr Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Motel 9 University-Downtown Reviews

Reviews

5.0
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sohan

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Varun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price didn't match the value. For that price or slightly more, I could pick up something with a limited breakfast, water bottles or something.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Joel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roshanak

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you can afford something else please go there there was mold in the bathroom smelled clean but the more you looked the worse it got bathroom door didn’t shut carpet felt dirty I had to sign a paper saying after 15 minutes of them running my card if I didn’t like the room I can’t get a refund so they know it’s bad
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Javier

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

Durty durty durty

Too much durty bad Service and room bad evrithing never come back Homeless live in half property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

Shikiho

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ホコリっぽい、汚い、換気が悪い、臭い、スタッフがやる気ない
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

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