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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Paramount Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sixth Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Texas State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Junior)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Rollin Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club One Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Club)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Hearing Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Preferred)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (One Bedroom Mobility Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Austin

With a stay at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Austin, steps from Sixth Street and within a 10-minute walk of Texas State Capitol. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Austin Convention Center and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lady Bird Lake.

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 1 min walk
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk
  • Austin Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk
  • Zilker Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 9 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 9 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voodoo Doughnut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Omni Hotel Atrium Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Beaux Arts Austin hotel in Downtown Austin with 2 restaurants
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers 190 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Austin hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 190 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Beaux Arts hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), a television in a common area, and a ballroom.
Satisfy your appetite with Regional cuisine at The Roaring Fork, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Austin? This hotel has 6006 square feet (558 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon.
The Roaring Fork - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Stephen F’s Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 68 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 8 to 40 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Stephen F’s Bar
  • The Roaring Fork

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 6,006 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 22.23 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 40 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 68 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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, debit cards, and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 729 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised! This was a convenience stay as I was attending a Paramount Theatre performance that turned out to be a hidden gem. Professional staff from end to end. I’ll be back😀😎
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Radyne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm Friendly and Helpful
Front desk staff was warm and friendly and eager to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

marin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Orlando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at the hotel many times over the years—as an Intercontinental and now as a Royal Sonesta. It's a vintage 100-year-old place with a great location, a fantastic restaurant, and a 2nd-floor balcony bar. If you like old-school classics, it's a great option in Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rand

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exe
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people make this place great!
Great stay. Good location. Service was attentive and crisp. As the bellman as he offloaded my bag in the room, he asked how long I was staying. When I mentioned that I needed to leave at 7 am the next day, he offered to come get my bags. Not only did he do so, but he had my car waiting out front. Special shout out to Rodney Hartfeld, the Rooms Director, who was very proactive and accommodating when there was a slight delay in my check-in process. This is now my go-to place in Austin.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

6/10 Okay

curtis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine. Small, dated rooms. Not much space in the bar. Pool is indoors. Good location, but high priced for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judd

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good location. Bell staff was especially friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

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

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Everything just a walk away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Geraldo made my stay perfect! What a great attitude and hard worker! You should give him a promotion and raise!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced and very small rooms. Save yourself the trouble and stay across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel looks so nice when arriving. However it goes downhill quickly. The room was dirty, like smears on the light switches and hair in the shower. You have to request housekeeping daily and specify clean towels, coffee replacement, etc. If you just request clean towels this does not include facecloths and a bath mat. The area is unsafe. I was traveling alone with my teenager and it felt unsafe around the hotel. Every time we were waiting for an Uber outside the hotel we were approached by homeless asking for money or food and not once did the hotel staff step in to help. Bring ear plugs as you hear everything. Very limited food in the hotel and around the hotel. I wish I had trusted some of the other reviews. This was not a cheap hotel and I spent the whole time regretting my choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, upper scale and in the heart of downtown. Easy to get around. The attached restaurant is great, highly recommend. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, convenient location. Staff very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Franklin, Northridge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Went for the start of race week. Nearly all the staff and other amenities were wonderful, but one or two arrogant and probably racist employees (including the *hotel manager***) spoiled it. I had planned to maybe stay the weekend after moving over from the Driskill (which was wonderful), but they first charged me late fee of $125 for checking out after 2pm, which was fine. When I stayed in the room (I was busy) until 3:45p they called and said if I wasn’t out by 4p I would be charged a full day. I said how much and the manager said well this the busiest night of race weekend (it wasn’t that was Saturday) so it would be $1000 for same room probably the smallest in the place, for which I paid $770 the previous night (Thursday). So I think about it I’m willing to pay but the manager says you know what (it’s now about 5:30p) why don’t you just leave. I said I was waiting for my girlfriend to come pick me up, she was coming from Houston. He says why don’t you call an Uber I say yes I could but I’m not in a hurry I’d to stay another hour or so I still have drink coupons I never used. He says I want you out or I will call the police !! I say go ahead !!! The is my first time to Austin and I tell him I think this town is like Disneyland for idiots !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024