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Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (Recently Renovated)

700 San Jacinto at 8th Street, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
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Fresh from a multi-million dollar renovation, Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is better than ever. Renewed in mid-century style, this downtown Austin hotel offers vibrant color and playful details from the lobby to your guest room. Walk to the Austin Convention Center or the Texas State Capitol for business. Just blocks away, dive into Austin’s nightlife and hear live music in entertainment hotspots like Sixth Street, Rainey Street and the Red River Cultural District. At the hotel, pick up a coffee and a handcrafted pastry at President’s House Coffee and snack on laid-back fare at Capital A inside the hotel’s large glass-walled atrium. From meetings and events to weddings to an unforgettable weekend away, there’s no better place to experience the energy of the Texas capital than from our hotel in downtown Austin, TX.

Venue Details

ChainOmni Hotels
BrandOmni Hotels
Built1986
Renovated2021
Total meeting space20,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms393
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Trip Advisor 2014-2020 Certificate of Excellence Award J.D. Power Award for Guest Satisfaction

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 14, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 14, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 10 - Apr 30Sep 09 - Nov 20
Shoulder season
Nov 21 - Dec 18May 01 - Jun 20
Low season
Jan 01 - Jan 09Dec 19 - Dec 31Jun 22 - Sep 08

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
20,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,059 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
3,470 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Standing capacity
250
Seating capacity
350
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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
3,000 sq. ft.
-
75 ft.
450
-
350
450
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3,410 sq. ft.
55 x 62 sq. ft.
12 ft.
350
40
320
350
325
250
10
192
60
1,705 sq. ft.
31 x 55 sq. ft.
12 ft.
155
30
110
150
-
110
-
70
40
1,705 sq. ft.
31 x 55 sq. ft.
12 ft.
155
-
110
150
150
110
-
70
40
600 sq. ft.
-
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2,268 sq. ft.
54 x 42 sq. ft.
9 ft.
200
50
120
200
160
130
-
72
50
1,216 sq. ft.
38 x 32 sq. ft.
9 ft.
100
25
72
100
80
50
30
-
30
1,056 sq. ft.
48 x 22 sq. ft.
9 ft.
100
30
72
100
30
50
30
-
30
300 sq. ft.
-
9 ft.---------

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
393
Single (1 bed)
225
Single (1 bed) rate
$179.00 - $450.00
Double (2 beds)
120
Double (2 beds) rate
$189.00 - $470.00
Suites
48
Tax rate
17%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $59.00/day )
Street parking

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6th Street Entertainment District
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Cancellation Policy

Individual cancellations received 48 hours prior to day of arrival will be billed room, tax and fees for 1 night's stay. Group cancellation is negotiable.

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Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (Recently Renovated) Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (Recently Renovated)'s sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
In Progress
Does Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (Recently Renovated) 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, Recycling or Cardboard bailing at Hotels

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (Recently Renovated) 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 Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (Recently Renovated)'s public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
In Progress

Health and Safety

Were practices at Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (Recently Renovated) 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, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , AHLA and Ecolab
Does Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (Recently Renovated) 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, Meeting Rooms, restrooms, lobbies, elevator banks, fitness centers and other public areas. We utilize Ecolab products approved by the EPA as effective disinfectants against COVID-19.
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