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title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin - University Area
slug: doubletree-hilton-austin-university-area
type: hotel
sub_type: hotels
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/doubletree-hilton-austin-university-area
city: Austin
state: TX
country: US
address: 1617 North Interstate 35
geo:
  lat: 30.2772
  lng: -97.72916
cancellation_policy: All sales are final. No cancellations or changes.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:57:40.469Z
price_from:
  amount: 114.73
  currency: USD
  unit: per_night
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4
  count: 842
  scale: 5
room_rates:
  - name: King Room, Non-Smoking
    price: 139
    regular_price: 224
    savings: 85
  - name: Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Roll-In Shower, Disability Access, Non-Smoking
    price: 159
    regular_price: 211.2
    savings: 52.2
  - name: Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking
    price: 139
    regular_price: 207.2
    savings: 68.2
  - name: King Room with City View, Non-Smoking
    price: 149
    regular_price: 234
    savings: 85
  - name: Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and City View, Non-Smoking
    price: 149
    regular_price: 234
    savings: 85
---
## Overview

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin University Area is a modern downtown Austin hotel near I-35, offering a casual restaurant and bar, 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool, and free WiFi. The rooms include a mini-fridge, coffee machine, and some with city views.

## What's Included

- Guest rooms with desk, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, refrigerator, and free WiFi throughout the property  
- On-site restaurant and bar (The BISTRO)  
- 24-hour fitness center  
- Outdoor swimming pool  
- 24-hour front desk  
- Room service  
- Business center  
- ATM access  

## What's Not Included

- Standard in-room and lobby WiFi is available for $9.95  
- Self-parking is available for an additional fee of $38 per day  
- Full breakfast buffet available for a fee  

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## Room Rates

- **King Room, Non-Smoking** — $139.00/night (regularly $224.00/night, save $85.00)
- **Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Roll-In Shower, Disability Access, Non-Smoking** — $159.00/night (regularly $211.20/night, save $52.20)
- **Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking** — $139.00/night (regularly $207.20/night, save $68.20)
- **King Room with City View, Non-Smoking** — $149.00/night (regularly $234.00/night, save $85.00)
- **Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and City View, Non-Smoking** — $149.00/night (regularly $234.00/night, save $85.00)

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## Good to Know

- Minimum age for check-in is 21  
- Enjoy a warm DoubleTree cookie at check-in  
- A 0.75% mandatory charge per stay, plus tax, will be collected upon booking  
- Pets are not accepted. ADA-defined service animals only are welcome  
- The hotel is 100% smoke-free; a $250 penalty applies if violated  
- Location highlights: Austin Aquarium 15.1 miles, Waterloo Park 0.7 mile, Texas State Capitol 1.2 miles, Zilker Botanical Garden 4.1 miles  
- Check-In: 3:00pm; Check-Out: 12:00pm  
- The hotel offers a variety of accessibility features including accessible business center, elevators, pool hoist, assistive listening devices, and wheelchair access  
- Airport (Austin–Bergstrom International) is about 7.5 miles away  
- No shuttle service provided  

## Cancellation Policy

All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice and applicable taxes.

## FAQs

### Is the hotel pet-friendly?

Pets are not accepted. ADA-defined service animals only are welcome.

### Can I reserve a smoking room?

No. DoubleTree by Hilton Austin-University Area is 100% smoke-free. A $250 penalty applies if the policy is violated.

### Does the hotel have WiFi?

Standard in-room and lobby WiFi is available for $9.95.

### Does the hotel serve a complimentary breakfast?

No, however, guests may purchase breakfast from The BISTRO Restaurant. There are also many dining options nearby.

### Does the hotel have a restaurant?

Yes. All onsite guests can dine or grab your favorite cocktail at The BISTRO Restaurant.

### Does the hotel have a pool?

DoubleTree by Hilton Austin-University Area has an outdoor pool on-site.

### Is parking available?

Self-parking is available for an additional fee of $38 per day. All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice and applicable taxes.

### Does the hotel offer a shuttle service?

No, this property does not provide an airport or area shuttle service.

### What is the minimum age to check-in?

The reservation holder must be at least 21 years old to check in and is required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

### How far is DoubleTree by Hilton Austin-University Area from Waterloo Park?

Waterloo Park is 0.7 miles away from the hotel.

### How far is DoubleTree by Hilton Austin-University Area from Zilker Botanical Garden?

Zilker Botanical Garden is 4.1 miles away from the hotel.

### How far is DoubleTree by Hilton Austin-University Area from Texas State Capitol?

Texas State Capitol is 1.2 miles away from the hotel.

### Is there a resort fee?

Texas Recovery Fee: A 0.75% mandatory charge per stay, plus tax, will be collected upon booking. All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice and applicable taxes.

### Is the hotel accessible?

The hotel offers a variety of accessibility features, including an accessible business center, elevators, exercise facility, guest rooms with 32” door width, a restaurant, meeting rooms, parking with van-accessible spaces, public entrances, and accessible routes to key areas such as the registration desk, guestrooms, swimming pool, and exercise facilities. The swimming pool includes a hoist, assistive listening devices are available for meetings, and closed captioning is offered on televisions. Public areas and rooms are wheelchair accessible, and service animals are welcome. TTY devices are also available for guest use. Some features may not be available. Please contact the hotel for specific accessible needs to ensure the hotel will be able to meet your requirements.