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Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel

701 East 11th Street, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
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About us

Downright Austin brings its own unique and decidedly Downright take on the global Marriott/Renaissance Hotels brand. Located in Downtown Austin, Downright Austin features a bold, postmodern lobby experience, 367 stylish guest rooms including five suites, over 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event spaces, outdoor pool, fitness center, new culinary experiences including Morningbird, a walk-up counter serving coffee, breakfast and lunch with to-go options, all within blocks of the Texas State Capitol and Moody Amphitheater. Drawing inspiration from the authentic Texas pride that defines Austin — a city that encourages individuals to embrace their true selves, pursue their desires, and do so with unwavering enthusiasm, Downright is an unabashedly vibrant destination for guests of all stripes and your place to play and stay with Texas’s most dynamic city at your fingertips. You may use the following URL to take a virtual tour of the property: https://truetour.app/properties/1173/all-assets-share

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandRenaissance
Built1986
Renovated2024
Total meeting space41,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms367
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 8, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025
Dec 15, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
Jan 5, 2026 - Jan 9, 2026
Feb 2, 2026 - Feb 6, 2026
Mar 23, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
Apr 6, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
May 18, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Jun 22, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Jul 27, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 02 - Nov 15Feb 15 - Apr 15
Shoulder season
Apr 16 - Jun 15Jan 01 - Feb 14
Low season
Jun 16 - Sep 01Nov 16 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
41,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,415 sq. ft.
Space (private)
20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
18
Second largest room
7,718 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
11,000 sq. ft.

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Capitol A,B,C,D (Combined) Download PDF
Capitol A,B,C,D (Combined)
Bickler Download PDF
Bickler
Capitol Ballroom (Combined) Download PDF
Capitol Ballroom (Combined)
Creekside II Download PDF
Creekside II
Capitol D&E (Combined) Download PDF
Capitol D&E (Combined)
Creekside I Download PDF
Creekside I

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
367
Single (1 bed)
276
Single (1 bed) rate
$129.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
85
Double (2 beds) rate
$129.00 - $399.00
Suites
6
Tax rate
8.25%
Occupancy rate
17%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 7.1 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $49.00/day )
Valet parking
( $59.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel inside 24 hr prior to the date of check-in, the forfeiture amount will be 1 night(s). There may be additional applicable charges and taxes. If you cancel after that, the forfeiture amount will be 100.00 percent. There may be additional applicable charges and taxes.

Additional details

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the hotel lobby. **FULLY RENOVATED GUEST ROOMS** • Your HQ for Live Music in Austin – Place your guests in the thick of it! We’re an easy stroll to iconic music venues like as Stubbs, Moody Center, Mohawk, and other nightlife venues -- all within 3 blocks of our hotel • Kick Back on the Lawn – a unique 3,400 square foot outdoor event space next to historic Waller Creek. Don’t miss cocktails in our vintage Airstream bar! • Abundance of Natural Light – floor to ceiling windows throughout our event spaces and guest areas. Enjoy our bright inviting space, with signature views of Downtown Austin and the Texas Capitol • Passkey Property – Stay up to date with real time pickup and rooming lists, all easily managed through our planner portal

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Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel 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, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Mixed,Aluminum,Plastic,Cooking Oil,Universal Waste Recycling (batteries, light bulbs, paint)

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel 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:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel 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, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel 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, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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