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South Congress Hotel

4.0 star property

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Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony
Room (Monroe) | Living area | LED TV
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704
  • South Congress Avenue
    1 min walk
  • Lady Bird Lake
    18 min walk
  • Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
    2 min drive
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Room (Congress) | Living room | LED TV

Room (Congress)

  • 598 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bouldin) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Bouldin)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bunkroom) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Bunkroom)

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room (River City) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (River City)

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony

Premier Room, Poolside

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Poolside | Balcony

Room, Poolside

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Monroe) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Monroe)

  • 735 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Milton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Milton)

  • 940 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Heights)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Pool
Hotel Magdalena
Pool
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (243)
The price is $382
per night
$479 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hotel Magdalena

About the neighborhood

Austin

With a stay at South Congress Hotel in Austin (South Congress), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and Austin Convention Center. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Governor's Mansion and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Zilker Park.

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sixth Street - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Martin Luther King Jr Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Guero's Taco Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Perla's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

South Congress Hotel

Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
South Congress Hotel offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 83 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Cafe No Se, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Austin? This hotel has 2357 square feet (219 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Cafe No Se - This café specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Maie Day - This steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Otoko - This sushi bar specializes in sushi and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Manana - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 48.71 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 48.71 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe No Se
  • Maie Day
  • Manana
  • Otoko

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,357 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 32.76 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 48.71 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 48.71 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

South Congress Hotel
South Congress Hotel Hotel
South Congress Hotel Austin
South Congress Hotel Hotel Austin

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 595 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 595 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 595 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 595 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 595 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, great location, nice amenities
Mandy Jo made our check in and out easy and was extremely friendly! Alex was a great valet and helped us with our luggage, super nice guy! Great location, bar service was wonderful. Clean pool and gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jameson

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Traveled with partner
My husband and I have always loved South Congress Hotel and like supporting local places. Unfortunately next time we visit Austin we will find another place to stay. The best part was the nice valet guy and the bartender at the pool knows how to make a good clean margarita. When we arrived for check in the greeting was ehh, like they were annoyed to help. I called twice about how hot our room was and nobody ever did anything. We had planned to spend Saturday afternoon drinking and lounging by the small pool but the hotel was hosting a drag event. The pool was overtaken with people and a dj, would not have booked the hotel if we would have know. And then at three am the fire alarm went off. Come on SCH I know you can do better. And please buy some new couches for the lobby, the ones there are all torn up and gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful modern hotel with clean rooms, posh bar and pool areas, and very friendly staff. In the heart of South Congress so location could not be better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top notch experience all around.
Excellent experience. New hotel that is in great shape with plenty of amenities. The location was amazing. What really impressed me was the staff. The service exceeded what I've received at other hotels with much higher price points. All in all, a very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super loud street noise. It was suppose to be a getaway for my husband and I to catch up on sleep and rest but the street was super loud all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice. A hot tub would’ve been wonderful as well as better lighting in the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice large rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Georgetown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Perfect locations
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great last minute experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and staff.
LOVED this hotel, the location, the staff was great. Great amenities. Our room was fun, but a little noisy you could hear a random noise that suddenly woke us up. But other than that amazing stay, pool could use a little TLC but it was fun and would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Newport Beach

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Also happy the bar was open later and had food options. Nice clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024