Scottish Inns Austin Downtown

Hotels
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Independent
5.4 (15 reviews)
6201 E Hwy 290, Austin, Texas, 78723 , Austin , US
1-5124284494

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Facilities

24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Free self parking
Housekeeping on request
Change of towels (on request)
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Comfortable beds (for some)
Renovated room interiors (reported by some guests)
Competitive price / good value
Room style and size
Good blackout curtains and lighting (some reports)
Friendly checkout/front-desk staff (in a few reports)
AC works properly (in some rooms)
Cons:
Severe cleanliness problems (weed smell, damp mattress, stains, free condom)
Unsafe environment / reports of drug activity, fights, prostitution
Unfriendly or slow check-in and management attitude
Missing or exposed wiring and missing fire alarm
Shoddy repairs: holes in walls, peeling paint, burn marks
Noisy guests / thin walls / loud music and disturbances
Vending machines and TV channels not working
Cold water or no hot water; slow drain and plumbing issues
False advertising / rooms not matching photos
Extra charges (e.g., charged for dirty sheets)

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Strongly negative across reviews: reports of heavy weed smell, damp and sunken mattress, stains, burn marks, holes in walls, peeling paint, a disgusting tub, free condom found under mattress and generally filthy conditions.
Service
5
Mixed: multiple complaints about slow or unfriendly check-in and management attitude, but a few mentions of friendly front-desk/checkout staff and better housekeeping attitude.
Location
9
Generally positive: several guests praised the convenient location (close to destinations/appointments) which was useful for their needs despite safety concerns in the surrounding area.
Room Quality
5.5
Mixed: some guests praised renovated interiors, room style/size, blackout curtains and lighting; others reported sunken/damp mattresses, holes in walls, shoddy repairs and missing fixtures.
Amenities
3.5
Below average: vending machines and some TV channels not working, intermittent AC issues, missing fire alarm and exposed wiring noted; limited functioning amenities overall.
Value for Money
9
Positive: multiple reviewers cited price and competitive rates as a main pro—'you get what you pay for'—making the motel attractive on cost despite other issues.
Food and Beverage
5.4
Not mentioned in reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Overall Experience
3.8
Predominantly negative: many safety and cleanliness concerns, noisy neighbors and disturbances, and maintenance issues led to an overall poor experience for several guests, though a few positive notes (renovations, price) were reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-14 08:48

Property Description

Welcome to Scottish Inns Austin Downtown, your perfect retreat in the heart of Austin, where comfort meets convenience!

Cozy Accommodation: Experience home-like comfort in one of our 48 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, featuring ample amenities to make your stay enjoyable. Relax and unwind with complimentary wireless internet and cable programming, ensuring you're entertained and connected throughout your visit.

Convenient Location: Nestled in the vibrant University Hills and Windsor Park, our location places you just a short drive from the University of Texas, Austin Convention Center, and the bustling Sixth Street, making it ideal for both leisure and business travelers.

Free Onsite Parking: Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with free self-parking, allowing you to explore the city at your leisure without the hassle of parking fees.

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and accessibility—book your stay at Scottish Inns Austin Downtown now!

Important information:

  • Parking height restrictions apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

5.4
Based on 15 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 3.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 5.4
Overall Experience: 3.8
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Eileen • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

Bed we're comfortable

Cons:

Room was way to dark, smelled like cigarettes, no smoke detector. I was transferred to another room because we had issues with the door opening to get in and out of room.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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martinez • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Sondra • couple • us
3
Very disappointed
Pros:

I liked the location. It was close to where I needed to be for my nieces memorial. The beds were completely comfortable. I definitely should have asked what kind of mattress that was because I need one.

Cons:

What didn’t I like? Where should I start? Well checking in took forever and she was so nonchalant. Housekeeping had a better attitude than her. She told me what room number I was in but she didn’t tell me how to get to it. I never stayed at a hotel and not be told “Room ___ is around the corner, on the far left and it’s gonna be upstairs” I drove around looking for the room number in the dark smh. I had a 3 hour drive and we couldn’t even freshen up or take a shower. I was not stepping into that tub, it was disgusting. There were crack dogs and meth heads standing all outside all hours of the night drinking and things. The door in the bathroom looked like someone or something was locked in there and trying to escape. There were burn marks all over the counters and floors and it was supposed to be non-smoking. When I did use the sink to wash my face and stuff, the water did not get hot. It was ice cold.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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J Lamar • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Room style and size

Cons:

Attitude of management
Charged me 20 for my sheets being dirty

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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J Lamar • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Sanchez • couple • us
1
Drug dealers gang members prostitution
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
1
Stay could’ve been better
Pros:

Front Desk staff was really friendly

Cons:

Grown kids was running back and forward. You can also hear music being played way too loud all night long which felt like a night club. The walls was too thin and you can could also hear someone having sex. Some of the channels wasn’t working and Vending machines wasn’t working either for debit card

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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J Lamar • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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sandra • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Grande chambre

Cons:

Salle de bain

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
B
Baiza • family_with_children • us
7
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • couple • us
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Monroe • solo_traveller • us
10
Very Exciting
Pros:

I loved the atmosphere and the staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
C
Ciro • couple • us
7
Comfy short stay
Pros:

Competitive price and renovated rooms

Cons:

Slow drain (and a bit loud flush)

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Hunter • solo_traveller • us
4
Needs to be shut down
Pros:

Price

Cons:

Everything else

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
F
Flores • family_with_children • us
7
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
1
AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID
Pros:

NOTHING

Cons:

Stunk to high hell of weed, ceiling screw from the likely gravity bong used to hot box the whole rom. Mattress was damp and sunken. Holes in the wall, missing fire alarm, poor ventilation, exposed 240V wiring, shoddy repairs on everything with peeling paint. Sink could barely drain. Free condom under the mattress, false advertising on the photos which do not reflect the quality of the motel itself. And the cream of the crop that kept me from returning, making me sleep in my car elsewhere to take photos of the place before I had to scram was when some drunk men decided to have a fist fight in the parking lot with a loose pitbull dog. Possibly had some firearms cause I heard a few pops on my way out.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee