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Doubletree Hotel Austin-university Area
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 322 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.2 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 322 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Overall -- great hotel and staff." source Orbitz

    "overall a great place to stay if you did not want to view the tv." source Hotels.com

    "I would love to stay there again and I would recommend it to anybody specially for the priceline rate :)." source Priceline

    "I stayed at this hotel for business in the downtown Austin area, recommended by a friend." source Travelocity

    "They said they were raising there prices which means I will probably not stay there again." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Close to campus and very clean." source Orbitz

    "Clean, comfortable, yummy cookies." source Hotels.com

    "Great hotel, very clean, friendly staff and convenient." source Priceline

    "The rooms were clean and quiet." source Travelocity

    "Very nice - updated and clean." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Room service was prompt and courteous." source Hotels.com

    "Friendly staff, beautiful room." source Priceline

    "So we talked with the restaurant, and they said they couldn't send one up, but that we could come down to the restaurant to get a menu (which negates the point of room service)." source Travelocity

    "The person who I ordered room service from was having a bad day, but all the other perks made up for it." source Expedia

    "I thought it was beautiful and the beds and pillows were comfortable and room service was excellent." source Priceline

  • Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "The front desk staff was very accomodating with my questions about the surrounding area as I had never been to Austin before." source Hotels.com

    "Location, location, location -- we were in town for a UT football game, and the access to the stadium, tailgates, etc." source Travelocity

    "Wonderful staff, great room, great location for events on the college campus." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 3.2 out of 5

    "Hotel was very nice for the price." source Orbitz

    "\nThis hotel offers WAAAAY too much drama for the value it provides, and management seemed much more interested in getting me off the phone by saying whatever it took than actually resolving the situation." source Travelocity

    "You get value for your money." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Will book room there on my next trip to Austin." source Orbitz

    "We booked a room that included a sofa sleeper in it, but our room didn't have one. When I asked the Desk clerk He said none of the rooms had sofa sleepers in them." source Hotels.com

    "Housekeeping entered our room twice before noon (checkout) on the day we were leaving." source Priceline

    "It is always nice to have a coffee maker in the room but the cream had gone bad. quality control on products left in the room required." source Hotels.com

More information on Doubletree Hotel Austin-university Area

A New Year, a New Hotel! February 2009 will mark the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation, and the unveiling of the full-service Doubletree Hotel Austin-University Area. With 149 spacious guest rooms, and over 4,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, we are a perfect fit for both business and leisure travelers. Situated East of IH-35 and MLK Jr. Blvd., the Doubletree Hotel Austin-University Area boasts a premier location only minutes from Austin's top attractions and key landmarks. The University of Texas at Austin, Frank Erwin Center, Austin Convention Center, State Capitol, and many of Austin's top employers, local Colleges and Universities are located within minutes of our location. With a boutique hotel feel, and the amenities and conveniences of a full-service hotel, the Doubletree Hotel Austin-University Area is slated to be the premium choice for travelers into Austin.Doubletree Hotel Austin-University Area Features: Complimentary parking, 4,500 square feet of newly renovated Meeting Space; including two Boardrooms and four Meeting Rooms, 149 newly renovated, spacious guestrooms, Directly across from University of Texas and Frank Erwin Center, Complimentary High-speed Internet access throughout hotel, New Topaz Bar and Grill, with nightly dinner specials, 24-hour newly renovated Fitness Center featuring Precor equipment, Outdoor swimming pool, Full-service in-house audio/visual and business center services, Perfectly positioned near downtown attractions and businesses.Doubletree Hotel Austin-University Area Guestroom Features: High-speed Internet access, Sweet Dreams bedding, Neutrogena bath amenities, Complimentary weekday USA Today newspapers for all guests, Premium cable channels with in-room movies, Wolfgang Puck coffee maker and coffee, Spacious work desk with lamp and ergonomic chair, Iron and ironing board and hair dryer, Two-line speakerphone with voicemail, On-site laundry facility, Hilton HHonors members earn both points and miles for every qualifying stay through the award-winning Hilton HHonors Program.Explore Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World, and venture into downtown where you can immerse yourself in culture at one of our historical landmarks and museums, shop till you drop at any of the unique and trendy shopping areas, or take a break and experience the musical stylings of our local artists at one of the many music venues.Cheer on your favorite University of Texas Longhorn team at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium, UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Frank Erwin Center, Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center, or Mike A. Myers Stadium, all of which are within walking distance of our hotel. When evening comes, walk to the Frank Erwin Center and sing along with your favorite performing artist. Stroll around the 2nd Street District; every fashionistas dream, and peek into the eclectic shops nearby. Take a step back in time while visiting the Bob Bullock State History Museum, or admire eclectic artwork at the Austin Museum of Art; the choices are endless.We welcome you to Austin where our Doubletree Hotel Austin-University Area staff looks forward to greeting you with a warm Doubletree Chocolate-Chip cookie!

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:


Total Rooms:

149 rooms.149

Total Floors:

6 floors.

Rooms:

149

Cancellation Policy

24 hrs

Directions

The DoubleTree Club Hotel is the most centrally located hotel in Austin.

Area

AUSTIN, TX, 78702, US

Pets

False

Attractions

6th Street 2 Miles Barton Spring Mall 10 Miles Frank Erwin Sports Center 0.1 Mile The Arboretum 10 Miles State Capitol 1 Mile Convention Center 1.5 Mile University of Texas 1 Block The Governors Mansion 0.5 Mile LBJ Library and Museums 0.5 Mile Lake Travis 20 Miles

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