[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Situated merely one mile from the University of Texas, this historic establishme Hotel with a fitness center, near University of Texas at Austin ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/117000000/116999800/116999708/21a604e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/117000000/116999800/116999708/8e0350b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/117000000/116999800/116999708/cf20f3e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/117000000/116999800/116999708/d3680e7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/117000000/116999800/116999708/b0313d4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to University of Texas at Austin and Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium, Situated merely one mile from the University of Texas, this historic establishme provides a garden, a gym, and more. 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[Visit our Austin travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Austin.dx178234) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.28337%2C-97.74570&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sUPYsRUdw4prRFdTc4XsyZ3wGSI=) Austin, TX ### What's nearby - University of Texas at Austin - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Texas State Capitol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Moody Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Sixth Street - 2 min drive - 1.9 km ### Getting around - Austin Station - 11 min drive - Martin Luther King Jr Station - 14 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min walk - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk - ‪P Terry’s Burger Stand - ‬4 min walk - ‪Pluckers Wing Bar - ‬4 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Situated merely one mile from the University of Texas, this historic establishme Hotel near University of Texas at Austin Close to Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium and Moody Center, Situated merely one mile from the University of Texas, this historic establishme provides a garden, a gym, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Swimming pool - Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and an elevator Room features All guestrooms at Situated merely one mile from the University of Texas, this historic establishme have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 559196 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Situated merely one mile from the University of Texas, this historic establishme have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Situated merely one mile from the University of Texas, this historic establishme? > As of Oct 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Situated merely one mile from the University of Texas, this historic establishme on Nov 2, 2025 start from CA $291.32, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. 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