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Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown

500 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
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Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown Elevated Austin Experiences: Boutique Energy Meets Skyline Sophistication Located in the heart of the Red River Cultural District, the Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown is a premier destination for small-to-medium corporate groups, social room blocks, and touring entertainment productions. Positioned just steps from the world-famous 6th Street our hotel offers the perfect balance of downtown "soul" and professional reliability. The 18th Floor Advantage: Eighteen Over Austin - the crown jewel of our property is the 18th floor, home to Eighteen Over Austin. This dedicated event and dining level offers over 3,300 sq. ft. of flexible space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of the Austin skyline. •Ideal for Private Buyouts: Perfect for VIP corporate receptions, high-end social soirées, or tour wrap parties. •On-Site Dining: Enjoy Texas-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails in a venue that transitions seamlessly from a formal boardroom atmosphere to an atmospheric evening lounge. •Corporate Groups & Executive Meetings: Our "HGI Training Room" and versatile "Colorado" and "Red River" rooms (totaling 14,000+ sq. ft. of event space) are built for productivity. With on-site A/V support, high-speed fiber internet, and a location that minimizes travel time to major tech hubs and the State Capitol, we ensure your team stays focused and connected. •Touring & Entertainment Groups: We understand the unique logistics of the entertainment industry. Located near the Moody Center and the Red River live music venues, we offer streamlined valet logistics, proximity to the city's best late-night dining, and quiet, "elevated" guest rooms designed for recovery after the show. •Social Blocks & Wedding Groups: Give your guests the ultimate "Austin" experience. Our locale puts your group within walking distance of the city’s most iconic restaurants, Rainey Street, and the vibrant nightlife of downtown, all while providing a sophisticated home base with stunning skyline views for your morning-after brunch.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Garden Inn
Built1985
Renovated2025
Total meeting space9,022 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms254
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body:DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body:DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body:DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jun 7, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Jul 6, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Mar 01 - Mar 31Sep 01 - Nov 20
Shoulder season
Low season
Jun 01 - Aug 30Nov 21 - Dec 23Jan 01 - Feb 28

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
9,022 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,131 sq. ft.
Space (private)
2,596 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
2,295 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
6,426 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
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18th Over Austin
4,131 sq. ft.
27 x 153 sq. ft.
12 ft.
175
-
120
175
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Atrium
2,295 sq. ft.
51 x 45 sq. ft.
80 ft.
200
-
120
200
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HGI Training Room
280 sq. ft.
14 x 20 sq. ft.
12 ft.
28
12
20
28
28
14
12
14
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Colorado
1,452 sq. ft.
33 x 44 sq. ft.
10 ft.
110
30
100
100
110
75
30
40
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Red River
864 sq. ft.
32 x 27 sq. ft.
10 ft.
50
18
40
50
50
25
30
24

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
254
Single (1 bed)
154
Double (2 beds)
94
Suites
7
Tax rate
8.25%
Occupancy rate
20.22%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 7 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $40.00/day )
Bus parking

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Moody Center

Moody Center

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Texas State Capitol

Texas State Capitol

Historical landmark
1 mi
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Austin, TX, US 78701
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University of Texas at Austin

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University
6 mins
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1 mi
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Historical landmark
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

24-hour cancellation policy on traditional reservations. Group bookings have flexible terms.

Additional details

Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown | Premier Meeting & Event Venue Strategic Austin Venue for High-Impact Meetings The Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown delivers a turnkey solution for planners seeking the ideal mix of prime location, dedicated service, and value-driven concessions. Our flexible meeting infrastructure is optimized for corporate retreats, training seminars, and executive board meetings, featuring all-inclusive meeting packages or customizable à la carte pricing. Functional Space & Expert Execution Our versatile event floor plans feature high-performance breakout rooms and a stunning 18th-floor rooftop event space that offers a sophisticated alternative to a traditional grand ballroom. With panoramic views of the Austin skyline, this flexible space is designed for maximum productivity and seamless transitions. Whether you are hosting intensive workshop sessions or large-scale networking receptions, our dedicated Convention Services Team ensures professional execution and bespoke event layouts, all infused with genuine Texas hospitality. Group Accommodations & Room Block Management With 254 guest rooms—including 7 premium suites—we offer a competitive room-to-space ratio perfect for your next RFP. Every room is a productivity hub featuring: •High-speed Wi-Fi (complimentary) for seamless connectivity. •In-room hospitality centers (refrigerator, microwave, and HDTV). •Serta Perfect Sleeper beds to ensure attendee wellness and peak performance.

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Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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