Explore venues in West University, Austin for your next event

Hotel Ella

If you’re looking for the perfect place to stay while in town for a business trip, or need a venue to collaborate with a colleague, Hotel Ella is within walking distance of the Texas State Capitol and The University of Texas - Austin, and just minutes away from the Austin Convention Center.

The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection

As the first Autograph Collection Hotel in Austin, The Otis Hotel is the educated choice in the campus district. The Otis believes that life should be an adventure in elevated living by offering easygoing luxury. Boutique guest rooms feature nods to Austin’s history as The Live Music Capital of the World as well as the neighboring university with in-room vinyl record players and vintage schoolroom touches. Indulge in a collection of inspired cuisine including a modern upscale neighborhood restaurant, a street side walk-up burger window, an open air wine and tapas lounge, and the only rooftop pool and lounge near campus. The Otis delivers a learned heritage of sophisticated hospitality in one of the country’s most exciting cities.

AT&T Hotel and Conference Center

The Mansion (TFWC)

Flexible, sizable and, of course, gorgeous! The Mansion offers a variety of spaces for your fundraiser, fashion show, holiday party, conference, or quinceañera. Since opening its doors in 1931, the majestic TFWC Mansion has been a favorite place to entertain and celebrate. In addition to wedding ceremonies and receptions, the Mansion hosts banquets, parties, concerts and dances.

AC Hotel by Marriott Austin-University

The AC Hotel shares meeting space with The Otis Hotel, a beautiful venue in the Campus District. The AC Hotel and Otis Hotel property is 15 minutes away from the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, making travel easy for your guests. Our event spaces come with high-speed Wi-Fi, audio and visual rental options, ergonomic seating, high-tech equipment, and food options.

Neill-Cochran House Museum

The Neill-Cochran House Museum is located in the heart of Austin, TX, just a few minutes walk from the UT-Austin campus. We steward one of the city's oldest residences (1856), including Austin's only intact slave quarters. We share our site, Austin, and Texas history from the city's birth in 1839 up to 1930 through historically furnished spaces as well as numerous rotating art and history exhibitions.The Neill-Cochran House Museum historic site is home to one of Austin’s oldest residences and to the only Slave Quarters still standing in the city. The Museum is dedicated to sharing a complete history of our site and of all of the individuals, both free and enslaved, who lived and labored here. Our venue rental program supports the operation of the Museum and the development of inclusive narratives to forge a better future for our community.

Acre 41

Gather and entertain at Acre 41, the only modern, upscale neighborhood restaurant in Austin’s Campus District. Enjoy our flexible menu of dressed-up American classics including signature dishes like Iron Skillet Cornbread, Blue Crab & Artichoke Dip, Belly On Pork Chops, Chile Glazed Chicken, Elote Street Corn, and more that can be served à la carte or family-style. Complement your meal with beverages from our creative cocktail program or our extensive wine list. Our stylish dining spaces are designed to offer privacy. We can accommodate up to 38 guests for our full-service dinner option or up to 50 guests for our cocktail-style celebration.

The Carillon

The Carillon is a unique dining experience unlike many places in the area. We offer inspiring cuisine with top-notch service in a comfortably elegant atmosphere. Our seasonal food and wine selections, as well as our farm-to-table approach, are sure to delight your guests. We host groups of all sizes, from intimate celebrations and small business meetings to large parties and full-service seated dinners.

Musashino Sushi Dokoro

Operating deep in the heart of Texas, we proudly present EDOMAE ZUSHI – TOKYO STYLE SUSHI. We air freight our selection of seafood from all parts of the world, which includes Canada, Hawaii, and New York, and in addition, we import from Japan’s biggest fluton – Tsukiji. Only the freshest ingredients are used when serving you at Musashino. Along with enveloping you in our tradition, we strive to keep up with the changing times through our innovative menu. We set our standards higher than most Japanese establishments, and we may be unbending at times in order to preserve the tradition and authenticity of the edomae zushi style. Enjoy!