Austin - University
Playful, campus-adjacent, industrial chic. High-energy social spaces with neon signage, local murals, arcade games, and a DJ-driven outdoor courtyard. Skews young but works fine for anyone who doesn't need a quiet lobby.
Check-in is at Bar Moxy, not a traditional front desk — you get a poker chip redeemable for a complimentary cocktail on arrival.
Why It Matters
First Moxy hotel to open in Texas. The concept — check in at the bar, get a free cocktail, play Pac-Man in the lobby — works particularly well next to a major university. Zombie Taco (open until midnight weekdays, 3am on weekends) is a genuine draw for the neighborhood, not just hotel guests.
Moxy Austin - University is Marriott's playful budget-boutique brand planted directly on the Drag, right across from UT Austin's campus. It opened in 2021 as the first Moxy in Texas — 162 compact rooms across 5 floors with southwestern-inspired decor, an outdoor Backyard with swings and fire pits, and Zombie Taco slinging tacos from 7am daily. The whole check-in ritual involves getting your room key at Bar Moxy with a complimentary cocktail in hand. Rooms are intentionally small and clever about it — floating fold-down desks, under-bed storage, peg walls instead of closets — and there's no pool, no spa, no room service. This is a social hotel, not a retreat.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Accessible Queen Guest Room
ADA-compliant room with roll-in shower, visual alarms, flashing door knockers, and visual notification devices for the door and phone. Lowered electrical outlets, non-slip grab rails, and toilet at wheelchair height. Same modern Moxy aesthetic, just fully accessible.
1 Queen
Queen Guest Room
Compact room designed to maximize every inch — fold-down floating desk, under-bed storage, and a clothing peg wall instead of a traditional closet. Campus-inspired word search shower curtains, southwestern-inspired comforter, and leather accents. The bathroom layout is quirky: toilet is in a separate WC, but the shower and sink are open to the sleeping area with only a ceiling-mounted curtain dividing them. Views look out over the Drag, UT campus, or the courtyard.
1 Queen
Queen/Queen Guest Room
Same industrial chic design as the standard queen room but with two beds — the most practical option for the UT-visit crowd bringing a teenager along, or friends splitting costs. Same clever storage solutions and campus-inspired decor. Same open bathroom layout.
2 QueensThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Indoor arcade featuring Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and other classic games in the lobby area.
Full shuffleboard table available for guests.
Ping-pong table available for guests in the common area.
Regular DJ sets in the Backyard, typically Friday and Saturday evenings.
Weekly live music events with local Austin singer-songwriters performing in the common spaces.
Weekly Tuesday events featuring live Austin musicians and liquor/CBD brand partners. Often includes complimentary drinks.
Oversized Jenga in the outdoor Backyard space.
Covered outdoor social space with fire pits, lounge seating, swings, and giant lawn games. The Love Bites mural anchors the space — a popular photo spot. DJ sets and live music happen here regularly after 9pm on weekends.
A small library-style lounge area adjacent to the front desk — a quieter nook for reading, working, or getting away from the bar energy.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site business center with computers and printers. Accessible entrance.
Free for Marriott Bonvoy members when booking direct. High-speed with screen-casting ability and built-in USB ports in rooms.
Complimentary coffee and tea available in the lobby common area.
Dogs welcome, 50 lbs or less. $50/stay for one dog, $75/stay for two dogs. Non-refundable. Max 2 dogs per room. Dog bowls and goodie bags with treats provided.
Luggage storage available before check-in and after check-out.
On-site convenience/grocery store for snacks and essentials.
On-site gift shop.
Staffed around the clock. Check-in is conducted at Bar Moxy. Languages spoken: English and Spanish.
Unlock your room with the Marriott Bonvoy app — no need to visit the front desk.
Overnight valet parking available on-site at $55 per day. No self-park option at the hotel.
Open 24/7 with free weights, bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, rowing machines, heavy bags, strength equipment, and weight machines.
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