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IHG hotels in Austin, Nov 30 to Dec 5, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 5 nights, Monday to Saturday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 4 of the 7 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here is part of the IHG family. The Austin selection spans Downtown Austin, East Austin, South Congress, University of Texas Area, The Domain & Arboretum, North Central Austin, South Austin and Austin Airport. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Austin Airport: choose it for a flight, not for an Austin holiday. North Central Austin: a useful longer-stay base, not a shortcut to central Austin. Downtown Austin: the strongest all-round base, provided you choose your block carefully. South Austin: practical with a car, but don't mistake St. Elmo for SoCo.

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IHG hotels in Austin, Nov 30 to Dec 5, 2026

Every hotel here is part of the IHG family. The Austin selection spans Downtown Austin, East Austin, South Congress, University of Texas Area, The Domain & Arboretum, North Central Austin, South Austin and Austin Airport. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels in the IHG family, located in Austin (Downtown Austin, East Austin, South Congress, University of Texas Area, The Domain & Arboretum, North Central Austin, South Austin and Austin Airport); check-in 2026-11-30, check-out 2026-12-05, 5 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Austin Airport; North Central Austin; Downtown Austin; South Austin. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-30 to 2026-12-05; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (4 of 7 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Austin Airport: Choose it for a flight, not for an Austin holiday. Typical $173 a night. Subway: Bus 20 serves East Riverside and AUS, but not every lodging street.
  • North Central Austin: A useful longer-stay base, not a shortcut to central Austin. Typical $140 a night. Subway: Rail at Highland/Crestview and Rapid 801 on Lamar help nearby addresses.
  • Downtown Austin: The strongest all-round base, provided you choose your block carefully. Typical $379 a night. Subway: Walk Congress Avenue, Second Street and the lakefront.
  • South Austin: Practical with a car, but don't mistake St. Elmo for SoCo. Typical $149 a night. Subway: Rapid 801 on South Congress and bus 7 on Bluff Springs help only nearby addresses.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

2. Staybridge Suites Austin Airport by IHG — 3-star, Staybridge Suites

3. Holiday Inn Austin Airport by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

4. Staybridge Suites Austin South Interstate Hwy 35 by IHG — 3-star, Staybridge Suites

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport East by IHG — 2-star, Holiday Inn Express

6. Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG — 3-star, Hotel Indigo

More hotels in the area (1)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5, 2026
  1. Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG, North Central Austin
    #1 of 6 · North Central Austin

    Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $116a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

    Roomy accommodation, friendly front-desk service and free parking for driving-based work trips. You accept dated finishes, plumbing complaints and limited housekeeping.

    $24/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $210 vs $259 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $582 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Staybridge Suites Austin Airport by IHG, Austin Airport
    #2 of 6 · Austin Airport

    Staybridge Suites Austin Airport by IHG

    3-star · Staybridge Suites

    $123a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

    Full-kitchen suites, free laundry and included breakfast for longer airport-area stays. You accept renovation caveats, variable maintenance and no airport shuttle.

    $23/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $292 vs $339 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $615 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Holiday Inn Austin Airport by IHG, Austin Airport
    #3 of 6 · Austin Airport

    Holiday Inn Austin Airport by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $124a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

    A clean, welcoming airport stop with spacious rooms, full-service dining and a 24-hour shuttle. You accept breakfast costs extra and parking terms need confirmation.

    $26/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $270 vs $322 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $620 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Staybridge Suites Austin South Interstate Hwy 35 by IHG, South Austin
    #4 of 6 · South Austin

    Staybridge Suites Austin South Interstate Hwy 35 by IHG

    3-star · Staybridge Suites

    $129a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

    A practical longer-stay choice with kitchen-equipped suites, included breakfast and free laundry. You accept uneven room upkeep, paid parking and nearby roadworks.

    Nov 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $644 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport East by IHG, Austin Airport
    #5 of 6 · Austin Airport

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport East by IHG

    2-star · Holiday Inn Express

    $135a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

    A flight-focused all-rounder with standout cleanliness, helpful staff and a 24-hour shuttle. You accept nightly service fee and seasonal pool limitations.

    Nov 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $676 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG, Downtown Austin
    #6 of 6 · Downtown Austin

    Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG

    3-star · Hotel Indigo

    $156a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

    A lower-rate concert base across from Stubb’s, with friendly staff and a rooftop pool. You accept late-night bass and occasional hot-water or bathroom faults. Seven minutes' walk to Historic Sixth Street entertainment district, nine minutes' walk to Franklin Barbecue.

    $15/night less than Booking.com (13%)

    Axel $193 vs $223 on Booking.com for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026.

    Nov 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $779 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

4 of 7 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG · North Central Austin · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $210 vs $259 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5

  2. 2. Holiday Inn Austin Airport by IHG · Austin Airport · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $270 vs $322 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5

  3. 3. Staybridge Suites Austin Airport by IHG · Austin Airport · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $292 vs $339 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5

  4. 4. Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG · Downtown Austin · 3-star$15/night less than Booking.com (13%)

    Axel $193 vs $223 on Booking.com for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

1 more
  1. 1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin North Central by IHG · North Central Austin · 2-star$173Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
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