Residence Inn by Marriott Austin-University Area
All-suite rooms with a 24/7 gym near campus
About this hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Austin-University Area is built as an all-suite property from the ground up rather than adding suites as an upgrade tier, with a picnic area and outdoor pool that read as genuine extended-stay amenities rather than standard hotel add-ons. The 24/7 gym stands out in a corridor where most properties keep standard fitness-center hours, useful for a workout that doesn't fit a typical schedule. Free breakfast covers the mornings, a kitchen in some rooms covers the evenings a traveler wants to cook rather than eat out, and the business center handles the practical side of a work trip. It sits three minutes from Paco's Tacos and eight minutes by taxi from Texas Capitol, with an 8.2 rating across 490 reviews.
- Outdoor pool
- 24/7 fitness center
- Kitchen in some rooms
- Business center
Our take
Residence Inn by Marriott Austin-University Area is the all-suite base I would suggest for a longer stay near the university: breakfast is free, some rooms have kitchens, and the 24/7 gym, outdoor pool and picnic area add room to breathe. A business center covers work needs, and Paco's Tacos is three minutes on foot. An 8.2 rating from nearly 500 reviews shows a dependable stay.
- Ask specifically for a kitchen-equipped room at booking, they're available in some categories but not guaranteed across the whole property.
- Use the 24/7 gym outside standard hours if your schedule is irregular, it's one of the few round-the-clock amenities in this corridor.
- Walk the three minutes to Paco's Tacos for a meal that isn't the hotel's included breakfast, it breaks up an otherwise on-site routine.
Why we love it
- 24/7 gym access
- All-suite layout with picnic area
- Three minutes from Paco's Tacos
- Free breakfast included daily
Why guests love itResidence Inn Austin University Area is an all-suite three-star with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, a picnic area and a 24/7 gym. Suites give a family a separate living space, and some rooms have a kitchen for meals in. The pool and picnic area are good for children in the afternoon, and Paco's Tacos is a three-minute walk. Rated 8.2 by almost 500 guests, I would book it for a week-long university visit.