AC Hotel by Marriott Austin-University

The hotel is in West Campus, close to the University of Texas at Austin and a short drive or rideshare from downtown Austin. The area is active, student-oriented and useful for campus facilities, museums, medical buildings and event venues. UT Austin is about a 10-minute walk away, while the Texas State Capitol, Bullock Texas State History Museum and Blanton Museum of Art are close by. Downtown nightlife, Rainey Street and the Austin Convention Center are better reached by car, rideshare, bus or a longer walk, especially during hot weather.

• University of Texas at Austin – about a 10-minute walk away; useful for campus visits, tours, academic events and sports weekends.
• Bullock Texas State History Museum – around 0.4 miles away; a central museum for Texas history and culture.
• Blanton Museum of Art – around 0.5 miles away; a major university art museum with permanent and rotating exhibitions.
• Moody Center – around 1 mile away; a major venue for concerts, basketball and campus events.
• Texas State Capitol – around 1 mile away; a key Austin landmark with grounds, architecture and guided visit options.
• Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium – around 1 mile away; the main venue for Texas Longhorns football games.
• LBJ Presidential Library – around 1.2 miles away; useful for presidential history, exhibitions and campus sightseeing.
• Austin Convention Center – around 2.2 miles away; a frequent destination for conferences, festivals and business events.

• Budget for parking if arriving by car; the hotel lists daily self parking and valet parking charges.
• Use rideshare or transit for downtown evenings, as central Austin parking can be difficult during events and weekends.
• Book campus and Moody Center stays early for football games, graduations, SXSW and major concert dates.
• Check Texas heat before walking longer distances; summer afternoons can make short trips feel much longer.
• Use the hotel’s campus location for museums and UT visits, then plan separate transport for Rainey Street or South Congress.

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for campus walks, Capitol visits and outdoor Austin events. Summer is hot, so air-conditioned museums, restaurants and short rideshares become more useful. Hotel demand can rise sharply around UT football weekends, graduations, SXSW, Austin City Limits, major conferences and Moody Center concerts, so planning ahead is important.

• Is the hotel close to UT Austin? Yes. The hotel is in the University of Texas Campus District and is about a 10-minute walk from the campus.
• Does the hotel have restaurants and bars? Yes. Dining and drink venues include Bar AC, Acre 41, Burger Bar and Otopia rooftop lounge.
• Is parking available? Yes. On-site self parking and valet parking are available for daily fees, and Tesla charging stations are listed.
• Does the hotel provide an airport shuttle? No. The hotel lists Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at about 10.2 miles away but does not provide shuttle service.
• Is the hotel suitable for meetings? Yes. It shares more than 7,000 sq ft of collaborative meeting and event space with The Otis Hotel.
• Are pets allowed? Yes. Dogs are welcome, with limits on number, weight and fees.