Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located a 5-minute drive from South Congress Avenue and 7 minutes from Barton Springs Pool. It is also 8.3 miles from the University of Texas at Austin and 4.3 miles from Zilker Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available for guests, operational from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and open from February to December.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.

Holiday Inn Express Austin SW Sunset Valley

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin SW - Sunset Valley by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$93
February	$113
March	$142
April	$121
May	$112
June	$103
July	$98
August	$101
September	$111
October	$151
November	$108
December	$87

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin SW - Sunset Valley by IHG, travelers praise clean, comfortable rooms and friendly service, and find the location convenient for driving to Austin sights and shopping, without staying in downtown traffic.

Breakfast is included and widely mentioned, with many enjoying it but others citing bland or cold items and wishing for earlier hours. Facilities feedback is mixed: a small pool that can be busy or temporarily closed, periodic gym and ice machine outages, and occasional maintenance issues. Several reviews report parking lot break-ins and some highway or hallway noise, plus intermittent odors or dated finishes in certain rooms. Expect a convenient, generally comfortable stay with variable extras.

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Facilities

Facilities draw mixed feedback: a small pool that can be crowded or temporarily closed, periodic gym and ice machine outages, and occasional towel shortages. Parking is convenient for drivers, though some reviews mention break-ins.

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Sarah

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Did not have adequate linens when we arrived. Ice machine was broken. Convince store was not stocked.

6

Cynthia

Feb 20, 2024

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The gym was out of order. The front desk was weird. Just sort of not put together...didnt foster a lit of confidence.

8

matthew

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cars were broken into the night before we arrived. Glass in the parking lot. Pool was closed for resurfacing and repairs.

10

Laura Ann

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great pool.

8

Connie

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ordered 1 king but got 2 queens, but was not a problem at all. Ice machines broken on 1st & 3rd floor. HI Express is consistently good quality.

6

Diane

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We frequently stay at HI Express hotels and were pleased to see one so close to our son's house in Austin, Texas. We booked two nights, July 22-24. The basics were good: the room was clean and quiet. There was some room for improvement: the towels were a bit cheap and scratchy, the Dove soaps were too highly perfumed and the plastic cutlery at breakfast was so small and flimsy they were virtually worthless. But unless you are arriving by Uber/Lyft, I recommend you book a different hotel. On the night of July 22, two cars were broken into in the hotel parking lot. Windows were smashed out, one car was stolen. I saw mention of a car break-in in an earlier Google review before we booked, but felt that the hotel must have taken action to prevent it from happening again. They put up signs stating that they are not responsible for any damage to your car. Or, park at your own risk. We decided not to take any chances and left that day, forfeiting our second night. Holiday Inn, are you listening? This problem is damaging your reputation and will cost you business. Get a security patrol and security cameras.

4

David

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Gap under the door to the room is over an inch.. so you can hear EVERYTHING in the hallways all night. All three pieces of workout equipment are out of order, which should be told to people trying to book a room. Overall the hotel needs updating and some basic amenities added to compete with other local hotels.

10

Wendy

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Easy check-in, friendly staff, clean and spacious room, great breakfast, far enough from downtown hustle and bustle but fast getting there, lots of free off street parking. Depending on your room placement you might get a little highway noise. We were in room 218.

10

Fabrian

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room and building. Love the free breakfast. Limited choices but free is free. Small pool and can be overcrowded with parents and their kids. Other than that, we had a pretty good stay.

10

dawn

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and quiet facility. All staff I encountered were friendly, professional and efficient. Pool was clean but showed some wear and tear. The only drawback was a shortage of towels, but being summertime and pool in use, I can see that could be a challenge if at capacity. We will have reason to travel back to this area several times in the next few months, and I will choose this hotel again.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas very clean. Others reported inconsistencies such as stains, odors, pests, and worn fixtures.

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Jose

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The toilet would flush at long intervals and the tank would take a long time to fill up. It was always making noise like running water. We found a few cockroaches in the bathroom. There was a large group of teenager team members that were very loud late at night.

8

Matthew

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

stains on sheets, stains on 3 of 4 pillows, stains on towels

10

Jill

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Alice was so friendly upon check in. The room was large and clean. The bathroom was also very clean and quite large. Bed was lovely to sleep on.

6

Fallon

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel area was convenient to nearby food and stores. Room size was nice. Hotel was a little dated. Lobby had floor stains for 3 days never mopped. In room, TV had channels that didn't work. Bathroom was clean but had wear and tear.

4

Hanier

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hallways and room smell like feet. Found hairs on the soap holder in shower. 1 of 2 nights I stayed, elevator was not working at night. AC doesn't cool well during the day. Staff was very nice and friendly though.

10

Krystie

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is clean and quiet. Right off the highway it is very convenient to get to, however, it is not walkable to many many places because of that. Parking lot is a little small, but overall it was a very good stay for the price.

10

Darleen

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was very clean. The lobby and breakfast area was constantly being mopped and wiped down, which I liked. The room and bathroom were also very clean and I felt comfortable staying there.

2

Anthony

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked the handicap accessible room for the grab bars in the shower. Good thing I did as the tub was dirty, super slick and I came close to falling in the shower. The bottom was not cleaned properly leaving a slick film. Next time could be a major injury and a lawsuit.

8

Ursula

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good for 1 night. Friendly staff. Bad point was cleanliness (bathroom, elevator).

10

Margaret

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and clean.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, but some guests reported highway or hallway noise, AC odors, and maintenance issues like faulty toilets, door gaps, and limited TV positioning.

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Aramita

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for a night and had no issues. The check in guy was super nice. Room was spacious and clean. Would stay here again.

6

Luis

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place was great, but the mattress was HORRIBLE!

10

Jill

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Alice was so friendly upon check in. The room was large and clean. The bathroom was also very clean and quite large. Bed was lovely to sleep on.

10

Matthew

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We liked almost everything, disliked that the Tv didn’t swivel left to right for viewing from the couch or even from the other side of the bed was difficult because the tv was in the corner of the room . Odd? Exhaust fan in the bathroom didn’t work.also had to hold the handle on the toilet for it to flush completely That's about it, minor issues, great place we will return.

6

Jeremiah

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The initial room had a strong urine stench, after I was moved to a second room. The second room had a musty mildew scent from the ac.

10

Marilyn

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, comfortable room.

10

Debbie

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very spacious and well appointed. The only thing that could have been improved on was it smelled a little musty. Probably from the ac unit.

10

Krystie

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is clean and quiet. Right off the highway it is very convenient to get to, however, it is not walkable to many many places because of that. Parking lot is a little small, but overall it was a very good stay for the price.

4

David

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Gap under the door to the room is over an inch.. so you can hear EVERYTHING in the hallways all night. All three pieces of workout equipment are out of order, which should be told to people trying to book a room. Overall the hotel needs updating and some basic amenities added to compete with other local hotels.

4

Danial

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in painfully slow. Air conditioning unit in room sounded like it was going to have a unexpected disassembly every time it cycled on and off. Hard to sleep with interruptions from a/c

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient with easy check-ins, though some reviews note slow or unprofessional front-desk interactions, early housekeeping knocks, and billing or refund problems.

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Brandi

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean enough, but subpar and the staff is extremely rude and lazy.

4

Kelly

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No one was at reception desk with a sign saying sorry be right back. Guy finally came & checked me in. Forgot to give me back DL & credit card which I didn’t realize until I was in room so I had to go back down & retrieve. Room has obviously been remodeled nicely but AC Swamp cooler smells dank & moldy.

2

Karen

Jun 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My check in experience was lovely and the room was freshly remodeled. Then, after i fell asleep, there was shouting in the hall and people were shaking my door and trying to get into my room. I was terrified. I called the front desk and the clerk said "that was me" and she yelled at me for being in the wrong room. I told her that I had been given this room---that the number was written on my key and my key worked. She continued to berate me until i finally asked if she wanted me to get dressed, pack up, and move. She said i could stay in my room but I was so stressed out i couldn't sleep for a long time.

10

Timothy

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk staff was very friendly. I did not arrive until a day later due to flight delays and the staff was very accommodating!

10

Mindi

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Assistant General Manager Getu is extremely customer focused and exactly the guy you want at the front desk! His friendly demeanor and willingness to help with my accommodations made my stay very enjoyable. The breakfast buffet is lovely.

10

Raquel

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service is phenomenal at this hotel. Breakfast had a good assortment and the coffee was surprisingly good!! The room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfortable enough. The hotel is in a convenient location right off the highway, but it is noisy due to traffic.

10

Deniss

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was awesome! Hotel was super clean and breakfast was good for the price. Overall a great stay 🙏

10

Robin

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and helpful.

2

Carlos

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel charged me 3 separate times. Hotel has no clue as to why and cannot send me a refund.

4

Danial

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in painfully slow. Air conditioning unit in room sounded like it was going to have a unexpected disassembly every time it cycled on and off. Hard to sleep with interruptions from a/c

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Location

Convenient for drivers with easy highway access to attractions, shopping, and nearby areas; some rooms pick up highway noise and the area isn’t very walkable. Multiple reviews mention parking lot break-ins.

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matthew

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cars were broken into the night before we arrived. Glass in the parking lot. Pool was closed for resurfacing and repairs.

10

Cody

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Safe location

10

Melody

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for my needs - friendly staff, safe location, comfortable bed and nice bathroom. The breakfast was quite nice too. The location was perfect for visiting my mom nearby.

6

Diane

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We frequently stay at HI Express hotels and were pleased to see one so close to our son's house in Austin, Texas. We booked two nights, July 22-24. The basics were good: the room was clean and quiet. There was some room for improvement: the towels were a bit cheap and scratchy, the Dove soaps were too highly perfumed and the plastic cutlery at breakfast was so small and flimsy they were virtually worthless. But unless you are arriving by Uber/Lyft, I recommend you book a different hotel. On the night of July 22, two cars were broken into in the hotel parking lot. Windows were smashed out, one car was stolen. I saw mention of a car break-in in an earlier Google review before we booked, but felt that the hotel must have taken action to prevent it from happening again. They put up signs stating that they are not responsible for any damage to your car. Or, park at your own risk. We decided not to take any chances and left that day, forfeiting our second night. Holiday Inn, are you listening? This problem is damaging your reputation and will cost you business. Get a security patrol and security cameras.

10

Luis

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient if you’re going to travel west, Lake Travis or surrounding communities for example. Swimming pool great for families with children.

10

glenn

Dec 28, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was near all the attractions and the staff were all very friendly.

10

Raquel

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service is phenomenal at this hotel. Breakfast had a good assortment and the coffee was surprisingly good!! The room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfortable enough. The hotel is in a convenient location right off the highway, but it is noisy due to traffic.

10

Krystie

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is clean and quiet. Right off the highway it is very convenient to get to, however, it is not walkable to many many places because of that. Parking lot is a little small, but overall it was a very good stay for the price.

10

Wendy

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Easy check-in, friendly staff, clean and spacious room, great breakfast, far enough from downtown hustle and bustle but fast getting there, lots of free off street parking. Depending on your room placement you might get a little highway noise. We were in room 218.

6

Andrea

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was about 10 minutes to sixth street. It was a good location to get on the highway to get where you’re going. Hotel was clean. Husband went to breakfast 1 day and wasn’t impressed. Bed was so hard and carpet was dirty. They allow pets, so we heard barking at different times. I think there might have been some burgleries while we were there, I saw a busted truck window and lots of glass. I saw piles of glass in 4 spots 😳 It was ok and the price was great.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for variety and hot options, but quality and temperature are inconsistent, and a few guests wished it started earlier.

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Beth

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was big and clean, everything worked but the breakfast was lackluster. Some of it was good, the dry cereals and toasted bread, but the hot foods were blah and rubbery. The pancakes were spot on!

10

Bernardo

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean, good service at front desk, great breakfast and the room was in good condition, very clean and comfy.

10

Donald

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean hotel. Breakfast in the morning was fantastic. Made the cost well worth it. Would stay here again.

2

Jessica

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reserved a double bed room. Get there and all they had was a king with pull out sofa. After arguing with them, all that was offered was a 10% discount. In my opinion, si ce they didn't have any doubles and I needed the 2 beds, PLUS the sofa bed, tbey could have just given me 2 rooms to account for the bed loss. Breakfast had no taste and biscuits were rock hard

8

Claudia

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access and convenient! Staff was nice and friendly. Brakefast has variety but most all Food was cold. Will likely stay again but I sure hope that more supervision is in place for the kitchen. Rooms were super clean!

10

Anthony

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We couldn’t get breakfast because I had to be at the job site at 6am. If breakfast would have been ready at 5am it would’ve been perfect for everyone,besides that a 5 star stay.

10

Michael

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Cleaned rooms each day, good hot breakfast.

10

Raquel

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service is phenomenal at this hotel. Breakfast had a good assortment and the coffee was surprisingly good!! The room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfortable enough. The hotel is in a convenient location right off the highway, but it is noisy due to traffic.

10

Miguel Angel

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the breakfast. Clean and confortable room.

6

HARI

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

low quality breakfast

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1 $111	2 $128	3 $153	4 $173	5 $131	6 $167	7 $180
8 $122	9 $146	10 $169	11 $143	12 $196	13 $223	14 $204
15 $132	16 $120	17 $121	18 $128	19 $125	20 $133	21 $145
22 $110	23 $115	24 $115	25 $142	26 $154	27 $146	28 $108
29 $99	30 $112

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