AT&T Hotel and Conference Center

1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX, USA, 78705
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Newly renovated, the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, the official hotel of The University of Texas, is designed to bring minds and ideas together. Located on the UT campus in Downtown Austin, we offer 297 guest rooms, over 85,000 square feet of event space, and 48 meeting rooms. Connect to worldwide business and academic communities in a versatile, collaborative setting. Stay close to the energy of the city center yet have space to refresh. As the 10th largest city in the United States, Austin is a top 10 meeting destination. The city continues to welcome conventions and large group events while the Austin Convention Center is closed for renovation. With our 85,000 square feet of event space as the event anchor, the University Hotel Collection partnership presents groups with a unique mini-wide solution for campus-style events. Our Central Austin District is home to Moody Center (Austin’s world-class arena), multiple museums, and The University of Texas.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2008
Renovated2026
Total meeting space85,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms297
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Stella Awards 2018-2025 - Best On-Site Support Staff - Best Conference Center - Best Hotel - Best Sustainability Initiative - Best Food and Beverage

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Oct 15, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026
Oct 22, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Oct 28, 2026 - Nov 3, 2026
Nov 8, 2026 - Nov 10, 2026
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
Nov 18, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026
Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Dec 9, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Oct 01 - Oct 31Apr 01 - Apr 30Mar 01 - Mar 31Feb 01 - Feb 29May 01 - May 31Sep 01 - Sep 30
Shoulder season
Nov 01 - Nov 30Aug 01 - Aug 31Jan 01 - Jan 31
Low season
Jul 01 - Jul 31Jun 01 - Jun 30Dec 01 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
85,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
14,461 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
48
Second largest room
10,943 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
15,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
8,120 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
1,600
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Royal conference
10,132 sq. ft.
71.5 x 141.5 sq. ft.
20 ft.
1120
-
750
1000
1120
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3,461 sq. ft.
-
-
370
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370
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806 sq. ft.
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832 sq. ft.
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3,016 sq. ft.
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3,042 sq. ft.
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999 sq. ft.
27.8 x 33.7 sq. ft.
20 ft.
130
22
72
100
130
-
24
-
30
-
1,105 sq. ft.
27.8 x 33.7 sq. ft.
20 ft.
130
22
72
100
130
-
24
-
30
-
5,900 sq. ft.
83.7 x 67.5 sq. ft.
20 ft.
700
-
420
590
700
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
297
Single (1 bed)
173
Double (2 beds)
111
Suites
13
Tax rate
8.25%
Occupancy rate
17%

Location

Getting Here

The AT&T Hotel and Conference Center is located downtown on the northwest corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and University Avenue, at the south entrance to The University of Texas at Austin. We are 4 blocks from the Texas State Capitol and 8 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is a state-of-the-art airport with 2 terminals, 37 gates and full customs facilities for international travelers. Easy to get to (only 8 miles from our hotel) and easy to get through, passengers enjoy exceptional customer service Austin-style, with art exhibits, local food (from brisket and breakfast tacos to local craft beers) and nearly 1,000 annual live music performances. The airport has 260+ daily flights with nonstop service to about 95 destinations. A record 21 million passengers traveled through AUS in 2022, resulting in 55 percent growth from 2021.
Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $21.00/day )
Valet parking
( $35.00/day )
Street parking

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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

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The AT&T Hotel and Conference Center is located at the south entrance of the University Campus.
Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium

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Moody Center

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Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail

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Recreation
3 mi
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1 blk
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500 E 12th St
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Convention center
8 mins
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500 E Cesar Chavez St
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Theater
6 mins
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2350 Robert Dedman Dr
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Austin - University Hotel Collection
Austin’s University Hotel Collection partnership presents groups with a unique mini-wide solution

Additional Information

Additional details

HOTEL - Renovated 276 guest rooms and 21 suites - Inspiring views of The University of Texas at Austin's Tower, the Texas State Capitol, and our serene central courtyard - Room technologies, like in-room tablets - Guest amenities: fitness center, flat screen TVs, pillow-top mattresses - Accessible rooms available MEETINGS - Renovated 85,000 square feet of meeting space and 48 rooms - Variety of rooms: divisible 15,000 and 10,000 square foot ballrooms; 3,400 junior ballroom; tiered and flat classrooms; breakout rooms - Complimentary wireless access - Exceptional presentation and audiovisual features, including HD laser projectors CELEBRATIONS - 15,000 sq ft ballroom with modern design - 10,000 sq ft ballroom combines elegance with Texas chic, featuring high ceilings, chandeliers, wood beams, and natural lighting - 3,400 sq ft Junior Ballroom - Interior courtyard - Restaurant patios and private dining rooms DINING - Chef-driven, thoughtful menus with fresh, quality ingredients - The Carillon – refined yet relaxed dining restaurant; open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Gabriel's Café – quintessential university café and lounge; open for lunch and dinner - One Twenty 5 Café – coffee and snack bar; open for breakfast and lunch - Moontower Cafe - salad bar, coffee, snacks, made-to-order grill; open for breakfast and lunch - Room Service

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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