About us
Get in the mix at Aloft Austin Downtown — your front-row ticket to Austin’s electric energy. Just steps from the legendary 6th Street scene, our hotel puts you smack dab in the middle of live music, local art, and all the tacos your heart desires. Crash in loft-inspired rooms with modern style and tech that actually keeps up with you. Hungry? Fuel up at Caroline, sip and snack upstairs at our playful rooftop bar, Upstairs at Caroline, or grab your caffeine fix (and a pastry or two) at Coffeehouse at Caroline. Whether you’re here to explore, dance, dine, or just vibe with friends old and new, Aloft Austin Downtown is your home base for a stay that’s lively, social, and unmistakably Austin.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAloft Hotels
Built2016
Renovated2017
Total meeting space1,370 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms278
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Forbes Travel Guide
AAA
Northstar
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Taxi
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Jan 01 - Apr 30Sep 07 - Nov 20
Shoulder season
Low season
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
1,370 sq. ft.
Largest room
940 sq. ft.
Space (private)
1,370 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
3
Second largest room
540 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
1,370 sq. ft.
Largest room
940 sq. ft.
Space (private)
1,370 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
3
Second largest room
540 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
940 sq. ft. 20 x 47 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 60 | 27 | 60 | 60 | 42 | 30 | |
450 sq. ft. 25 x 18 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 30 | 16 | 20 | 30 | 12 | 12 | |
540 sq. ft. 20 x 27 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 40 | 16 | 25 | 40 | 20 | 20 | |
380 sq. ft. 19 x 20 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 25 | 12 | - | 25 | 12 | 12 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
278
Single (1 bed)
204
Double (2 beds)
74
Tax rate
19.525%
Total guest rooms
278
Single (1 bed)
204
Double (2 beds)
74
Tax rate
19.525%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
8 mi
Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $65.00/day )
Street parking
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Nightlife
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Transportation
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THE MARKET TABLE
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Bar Fogo
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The Tradition The Story Behind the Flavors
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steak House
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Our packages include:
1. Designated MC to handle all announcements/introductions
2. Free Song Requests
3. DJ for band breaks
4. State of the art sound system
5. Stage lighting
6. Free, personalized gift for your guests to sign
7. Customizable schedule template
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Aloft Austin Downtown Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Aloft Austin Downtown regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Aloft Austin Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Aloft Austin Downtown have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Aloft Austin Downtown and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Aloft Austin Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at Aloft Austin Downtown developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does Aloft Austin Downtown clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws and stirrers; provide bottled water and other bottled beverage alternatives; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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