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Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

301 West 17th Street, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
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In the heart of downtown Austin, Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District is few blocks from UT and the Capitol. Check out the Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Blanton Museum of Art, within half a mile. There are dozens of restaurants within walking distance, from food trucks to fine dining. Our 17th-floor terrace offers great views of downtown and a relaxing spot to enjoy a drink.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Garden Inn
Built2021
Renovated2021
Total meeting space3,060 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms214
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Amenities

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

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

Dec 15, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025
Dec 21, 2025 - Jan 18, 2026
Jan 26, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026
Feb 14, 2026 - Feb 19, 2026
Feb 22, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026
Mar 4, 2026 - Mar 9, 2026
Mar 12, 2026 - Mar 24, 2026
Mar 29, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,060 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,488 sq. ft.
Space (private)
4,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
1,050 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
5,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
2,000 sq. ft.

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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
Apex
|
2,500 sq. ft.
50 x 50 sq. ft.
12 ft.
175
--
175
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Apex Rooftop
|
2,010 sq. ft.
30 x 67 sq. ft.
999 ft.
125
--
125
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MUSE II
555 sq. ft.
15 x 37 sq. ft.
12 ft.
30
15
24
30
25
20
10
-
10
MUSE
960 sq. ft.
30 x 32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
50
20
40
50
50
50
25
-
25
MUSE I
435 sq. ft.
15 x 29 sq. ft.
12 ft.
30
12
24
30
25
20
10
-
10
Apex Rooftop (Indoor)
1,050 sq. ft.
21 x 50 sq. ft.
12 ft.
100
30
65
100
75
50
40
-
30
Muse Pre-Function
1,035 sq. ft.
45 x 21 sq. ft.
12 ft.---------
Muse
990 sq. ft.
31 x 30 sq. ft.
12 ft.
90
27
90
80
85
30
20
45
20
Muse I
555 sq. ft.
28 x 19 sq. ft.
12 ft.
50
15
50
45
50
15
10
25
10

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
214
Single (1 bed)
147
Single (1 bed) rate
$139.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
67
Double (2 beds) rate
$159.00 - $419.00
Tax rate
8.25%
Occupancy rate
17.81%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 11 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $49.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

Q2 Stadium
Recreation
9 mi
Zilker Park
Park
2 mi
Whole Foods Corporate Office
Business district
1 mi
University of Texas
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6 blks
US Army Futures Command
Historical landmark
1 mi
Texas State Capital
Historical landmark
4 blks
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Business district
1 mi
Stubbs Waller Creek Amphiteater
Theater
1 mi
Silicon Laboratories
Business district
1 mi
Rooster Teeth Production
Business district
4 mi
Rainey Street
Nightlife
2 mi
ProCore Technologies
Business district
1 mi
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Business district
1 mi
Paramount Theatre
Theater
6 blks
LBJ Presidential Library & Museum
Museum
1 mi
Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake)
Recreation
3 mi
Johnson & Johnson
Business district
4 blks
Indeed
Business district
1 mi
GSD&M
Business district
1 mi
Governor's Mansion
Historical landmark
5 blks
Google
Business district
1 mi
Gerson Lehrman Group
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1 mi
General Electric
Business district
1 blk
Frost
Business district
1 mi
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Historical landmark
1 mi
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1 mi
Facebook Corporate
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1 mi
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1 mi
Elephant Room
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1 mi
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1 mi
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1 mi
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1 mi
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1 mi
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1 mi
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Recreation
14 mi
Cactus Cafe
Nightlife
1 mi
Bob Bullock Texas History Museum
Museum
1 mi
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Museum
1 mi
Barton Springs Pool
Park
3 mi
Austin Overtures Sightseeing Tours
Recreation
1 mi
Austin Convention Center
Convention center
2 mi
Austin Central Library
Museum
2 mi
Austin 6th Strett
Nightlife
1 mi
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Business district
1 mi
Astrotech
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1 mi
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1 mi
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Nightlife
1 mi
Alamo Draft House
Recreation
2 mi
ACL Live at The Moody Theater
Theater
1 mi
Accenture
Business district
1 mi

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Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District'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 University Capitol District 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.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District 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 University Capitol District's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District 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 University Capitol District 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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