Doubletree Hotel University Area Austin, Austin, Downtown

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Doubletree Hotel University Area Austin	Average Price: $156 Check Rates

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1617 Interstate Highway 35 North

Austin, 78702 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 13 of 23
Average review rating: 3.78

OpinionWell Value Index: 1

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (27) , MyTravelGuide (164) , Travelocity (5) , TripAdvisor (146) , YahooTravel (10)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
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1. This hotel is convenient to downtown Austin, the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas campus.

"Convenience & Excellent Service -- A nice combination! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/24/2012 Vote

2. i tried walking to the 6th and 4th streets one day, took about 20mins,(don't try at night time though)overall, one of the best alternatives to downtown hotels, comparable to some of the 3 1/2 star hotels.

"very good for the price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/3/2010 Vote

3. Location is wonderful, being close to Downtown and the University, but with easy on/off access to I 35 and major streets.

"Great value and location for Downtown Austin! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/23/2010 Vote

4. Plenty of restaurants in downtown to choose from.

"great, great hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/24/2009 Vote

5. Also check out Cedar Street in downtown for great live music.

"great, great hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/24/2009 Vote

6. I was attracted by the proximity to the University of Texas, the Texas State History Museum, the Texas State Capitol, and the ability to park for free and walk downtown.

"Leave your duster at home; bring your earplugs " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2009 Vote

7. Why would I pay a comparable price to stay somewhere that is NOT downtown and NOT nearly as nice.

"Nice place but no indoor pool, construction was loud, and prices are going up. " Read full review on Expedia 2/24/2009 Vote

8. The property is convenient to downtown, UT, 6th street, and the Capitol.

"Between I-35 and the cemetery " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/12/2009 Vote

9. The location is convenient, though not right in downtown.

"WOW! What a Difference - Great Remodel A+ Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/9/2009 Vote

10. Friendly hotel staff, close to the University and close enough to walk to the downtown.

"Great value. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2012 Vote