Axel’s take
A budget stopover with too little consistency to recommend confidently.
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Axel’s rating: 5.8/10 · a bare-bones 2-star roadside motel in north Austin
Austin Motor Inn is a bare-bones 2-star motel beside I-35 in north Austin, best considered for a short, budget-driven stop with a car. Free parking, Wi-Fi and laundry cover practical needs, and some recent guests report clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. But the overall picture is uneven: Expedia guests are more positive than those on Booking.com and Kayak. We'd treat it as a compromise, not dependable value.
The recurring trade-offs are inconsistent cleaning, worn furnishings and variable service. Standard rooms lack a fridge and microwave, and recent guests recommend bringing toiletries. Smoking rooms are sold, so specify non-smoking. An outdoor pool is listed, but an August 2025 guest reported it unavailable; confirm access before relying on it. We'd skip this for a family vacation or if reliable housekeeping matters more than minimizing cost.
- Rooms
- Basic, sometimes worn rooms; standard categories lack a fridge and microwave, while suites have kitchens.
- Cleanliness
- Recent reports range from very clean to inadequate housekeeping; consistency is the concern.
- Service
- Helpful staff receive praise, but unfriendly interactions also recur.
- Amenities
- Free parking, Wi-Fi and coin laundry; an outdoor pool is advertised, but availability needs confirmation.
- Fees and surprises
- Refundable deposits apply; the official site and Booking.com describe different requirements, so confirm your room's terms.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Kayak · loc8nearme.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
11400 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin
Beside I-35 in north Austin; better suited to drivers than a downtown sightseeing stay.
Amenities and check-in
Free parking, Wi-Fi and coin laundry; an outdoor pool is advertised, but availability needs confirmation.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Pool
- Parking (free)
- Accessible
- Wi-Fi (free)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Early check-in or late check-out: $10
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Austin Motor Inn, Round Rock, Texas: from $42 a night
From $42 a night at Austin Motor Inn, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 17–18, 2026, 2 adults: $42 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $400 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $437 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Austin Motor Inn is a bare-bones 2-star roadside motel in north Austin in Round Rock, Texas, United States.
Address: 11400 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin. Property ID: 1287543.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/round-rock-texas/austin-motor-inn-1287543
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $400 | $437 on Booking.com | $37 less (8%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $126 USD
2026-11-19 to 2026-11-22 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | $44 for 1 night · 2 nights $87 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $87 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $44 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $42 for 1 night · 2 nights $85 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $85 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $42 for 1 night · 2 nights $84 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $42 for 1 night · 2 nights $84 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $42 for 1 night · 2 nights $85 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $85 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $42 for 1 night · 2 nights $85 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $85 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $42 for 1 night · 2 nights $85 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $86 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $257 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $214 for 1 night · 2 nights $421 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $207 for 1 night · 2 nights $415 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $208 for 1 night · 2 nights $407 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $199 for 1 night · 2 nights $400 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $201 for 1 night · 2 nights $403 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $202 for 1 night · 2 nights $403 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 5.8/10
A budget stopover with too little consistency to recommend confidently. a bare-bones 2-star roadside motel in north Austin, scored for what it is.
Austin Motor Inn is a bare-bones 2-star motel beside I-35 in north Austin, best considered for a short, budget-driven stop with a car. Free parking, Wi-Fi and laundry cover practical needs, and some recent guests report clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. But the overall picture is uneven: Expedia guests are more positive than those on Booking.com and Kayak. We'd treat it as a compromise, not dependable value.
The recurring trade-offs are inconsistent cleaning, worn furnishings and variable service. Standard rooms lack a fridge and microwave, and recent guests recommend bringing toiletries. Smoking rooms are sold, so specify non-smoking. An outdoor pool is listed, but an August 2025 guest reported it unavailable; confirm access before relying on it. We'd skip this for a family vacation or if reliable housekeeping matters more than minimizing cost.
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Best for: budget-focused travelers with a car; short roadside stopovers
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Watch out for: inconsistent cleaning and room condition; minimal standard-room amenities; confirm pool access and deposit terms
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Location: Beside I-35 in north Austin; better suited to drivers than a downtown sightseeing stay.
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Rooms: Basic, sometimes worn rooms; standard categories lack a fridge and microwave, while suites have kitchens.
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Cleanliness: Recent reports range from very clean to inadequate housekeeping; consistency is the concern.
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Service: Helpful staff receive praise, but unfriendly interactions also recur.
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Amenities: Free parking, Wi-Fi and coin laundry; an outdoor pool is advertised, but availability needs confirmation.
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Fees and surprises: Refundable deposits apply; the official site and Booking.com describe different requirements, so confirm your room's terms.
Axel's opinion of Austin Motor Inn, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Kayak · loc8nearme.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Austin Motor Inn
- Property type: Mini-hotel
- 2-star hotel
- 11400 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin
- Guest rating: 2.7/5 on Google from 620 reviews (location 3.5/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Austin Executive Airport: 18 min by taxi · Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: 25 min by taxi · Killeen Regional Airport: 73 min by taxi · Blanton Museum of Art: 13 min by taxi · Bullock Texas State History Museum: 14 min by taxi · The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center: 14 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Early check-in or late check-out: $10
- Amenities: Pool, Parking (free), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Round Rock, Texas
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Single room
- Economy Single room — room photo 1
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- Economy Single room — room photo 3
Economy Quadruple room
- Economy Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Economy Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Economy Quadruple room — room photo 3
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Economy Double room with pool view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Economy Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Economy Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Economy Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Economy Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Economy Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Economy Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Economy Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Economy Quadruple room — room photo 1
Economy Quadruple room with pool view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Economy Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 1
- Economy Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 2
- Economy Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 3
Economy Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Economy Sextuple room — room photo 1
- Economy Sextuple room — room photo 2
- Economy Sextuple room — room photo 3
Standard room
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Deluxe room
Deluxe Single room
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 2
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Deluxe Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Deluxe Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Deluxe Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
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