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Placemakr Downtown Austin

Austin

Placemakr Downtown Austin 1

Axel’s take

A strong downtown base for apartment comforts, with noise the main compromise.

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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · a modern, upper-midrange apartment hotel in downtown Austin

Placemakr is a modern apartment hotel, not a full-service luxury four-star. It’s a strong pick if you want a proper kitchen, comfortable living space and laundry access rather than daily hotel pampering. Booking.com and Expedia guests generally praise cleanliness and comfort, while Tripadvisor reviewers repeatedly single out helpful staff. The outdoor pool, gym and shared lounges make it practical for longer visits, and downtown dining and nightlife are within walking distance.

The main compromise is noise: recent guests mention highway traffic, trains and sound between apartments. Nearby Austin Convention Center redevelopment is also ongoing, with reopening planned for 2029. Parking costs extra, housekeeping is weekly only for stays of seven nights or longer, and additional cleans carry a charge. We’d skip it for a quiet retreat or traditional four-star service; for independent travelers who will use the kitchen, it makes much more sense.

Rooms
Full kitchens throughout; layouts vary, with balconies and in-unit laundry only in selected categories.
Cleanliness
Strong overall cleanliness ratings, though individual cleaning misses appear in guest feedback.
Service
Helpful staff earn repeated praise; online identity verification is required before arrival.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, fitness center, terrace, shared lounges, meeting space and laundry facilities.
Fees and surprises
Parking, pets and extra housekeeping cost more; early arrival and late departure may also incur charges.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Priceline · Google · unconventionalatx.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

710 E 3rd St, Austin

Walkable to downtown restaurants and nightlife, but close to traffic, rail tracks and major construction.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, fitness center, terrace, shared lounges, meeting space and laundry facilities.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center (free)
  • Self parking (extra charge)
  • Pet-friendly (extra charge)
  • Full-service laundry
  • Self-service laundry
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $150 per room per stay; Pets: $100 per guest per stay
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Placemakr Downtown Austin — Austin, United States

Placemakr Downtown Austin is a modern, upper-midrange apartment hotel in downtown Austin in Austin, United States.

Address: 710 E 3rd St, Austin. Property ID: 4412861.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/austin/placemakr-downtown-austin-4412861

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Axel's take: 8.3/10

A strong downtown base for apartment comforts, with noise the main compromise. a modern, upper-midrange apartment hotel in downtown Austin, scored for what it is.

Placemakr is a modern apartment hotel, not a full-service luxury four-star. It’s a strong pick if you want a proper kitchen, comfortable living space and laundry access rather than daily hotel pampering. Booking.com and Expedia guests generally praise cleanliness and comfort, while Tripadvisor reviewers repeatedly single out helpful staff. The outdoor pool, gym and shared lounges make it practical for longer visits, and downtown dining and nightlife are within walking distance.

The main compromise is noise: recent guests mention highway traffic, trains and sound between apartments. Nearby Austin Convention Center redevelopment is also ongoing, with reopening planned for 2029. Parking costs extra, housekeeping is weekly only for stays of seven nights or longer, and additional cleans carry a charge. We’d skip it for a quiet retreat or traditional four-star service; for independent travelers who will use the kitchen, it makes much more sense.

  • Best for: longer-stay business travelers; couples who want to cook; friends sharing larger apartments

  • Watch out for: highway, train and neighbor noise; nearby convention-center construction; paid parking and limited included housekeeping

  • Location: Walkable to downtown restaurants and nightlife, but close to traffic, rail tracks and major construction.

  • Rooms: Full kitchens throughout; layouts vary, with balconies and in-unit laundry only in selected categories.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall cleanliness ratings, though individual cleaning misses appear in guest feedback.

  • Service: Helpful staff earn repeated praise; online identity verification is required before arrival.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, fitness center, terrace, shared lounges, meeting space and laundry facilities.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking, pets and extra housekeeping cost more; early arrival and late departure may also incur charges.

Axel's opinion of Placemakr Downtown Austin, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Priceline · Google · unconventionalatx.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Placemakr Downtown Austin

  • Property type: Apart-hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 710 E 3rd St, Austin
  • Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 290 reviews (location 4.4/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Downtown Station: 5 min walk · Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: 21 min by taxi · Killeen Regional Airport: 81 min by taxi · Blanton Museum of Art: 7 min by taxi · Lady Bird Lake: 8 min by taxi · Bullock Texas State History Museum: 8 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $150 per room per stay; Pets: $100 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen, Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Austin

Room types

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Standard room

Standard Double room full double bed

  • Beds: full double bed

Suite

1 Bedroom Suite with balcony

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony

2 Bedrooms Duplex Suite

  • Bedrooms: 2

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

2 Bedrooms Duplex Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment with balcony

Quadruple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment

Double Apartment full double bed

1 Bedroom Double Apartment full double bed

2 Bedrooms Double Apartment full double bed

Superior Apartment

2 Bedrooms Superior Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2

Deluxe Apartment

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2

Premier Apartment

1 Bedroom Premier Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1

Premium Apartment

1 Bedroom Premium Apartment

2 Bedrooms Premium Apartment

2 Bedrooms Premium Quadruple Apartment

Premium Double Apartment full double bed

1 Bedroom Premium Double Apartment full double bed

2 Bedrooms Premium Double Apartment full double bed

Studio

Double Studio full double bed

Superior Studio

Premier Studio

Premier Double Studio full double bed

Premium Studio

Premium Double Studio full double bed

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