About us
Located on Congress Avenue and 8th Street, Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin boasts unparalleled views of the Capitol, University of Texas campus, and downtown skyline. Guests will enjoy an unmatched location, steps from the famous Paramount and State Theatres and just blocks from the 6th Street entertainment district. With 246 guestrooms and suites, this stylish lifestyle hotel will provide an untethered experience for every guest. The hotel will include a three-meal ground floor restaurant, a second-floor bar and lounge, private event spaces on the 3rd floor featuring floor to ceiling windows and AV capabilities, as well as, an 8th floor bar with outdoor terrace seating overlooking Congress Avenue.
Venue Details
ChainHyatt Hotels
BrandHyatt Centric
Built2022
Renovated-
Total meeting space6,750 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms246
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
Seasonal Availability
Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.Jan
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High season
Mar 01 - May 31Sep 01 - Nov 20
Shoulder season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 28
Low season
Jun 01 - Aug 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
6,750 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,400 sq. ft.
Space (private)
2,560 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
1,200 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,400 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
6,750 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,400 sq. ft.
Space (private)
2,560 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
1,200 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,400 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Green Room
Marquee
The Lounge on 8
HeyDey Rooftop
Encore
Artist's Residence
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
246
Single (1 bed)
196
Double (2 beds)
43
Suites
4
Tax rate
17%
Total guest rooms
246
Single (1 bed)
196
Double (2 beds)
43
Suites
4
Tax rate
17%
Location
Getting Here
Our hotel is in the heart of the city, within walking distance to events taking place at the Austin Convention Center, University of Texas, Moody Center, and much more.
We’re seven miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and an easy walk from the Texas state Capitol, with its majestic dome which can be seen from many of our hotel rooms.
Our hotel is in the heart of the city, within walking distance to events taking place at the Austin Convention Center, University of Texas, Moody Center, and much more.
We’re seven miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and an easy walk from the Texas state Capitol, with its majestic dome which can be seen from many of our hotel rooms.
Distance from airport
6.9 mi
Distance from airport 6.9 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $55.00/day )
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Moody Center
Theater
1 mi
Moody Center is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas. The arena seating capacity is 15,000+ seats, total.
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ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Theater
6 blks
ACL Live at the Moody Theater has been one of Austin’s favorite music venues since it first opened in 2011. Home to the famous Austin City Limits television program and to more than 100 concerts each year, it’s a downtown musical hotspot that supports both local and national entertainers.
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Austin City Limits Music Festival
Recreation
2 mi
Taking place over two consecutive weekends, this massive music festival in Zilker Park features eight stages and more than a hundred musical performances.
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Barton Springs Swimming Pool
Recreation
3 mi
Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin - Barton Springs Pool. The pool itself measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming.
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SXSW
Recreation
Combining music, film, and tech events, the enormously influential South by Southwest festival takes over downtown every March with parties, conferences, and premieres.
Austin Marathon
Recreation
Starting on Congress Ave., this February marathon’s course runs through downtown, SoCo, East Austin, and the UT Austin campus.
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Sustainable Practices
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