The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts Austin hotel in Downtown Austin with 2 restaurants

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Meeting facility
Indoor pool
Lobby
Exterior
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff, comfortable rooms

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
The price is S$239
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

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Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Junior)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club One Bedroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Club)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Preferred)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Zilker Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Voodoo Doughnut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Omni Hotel Atrium Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Perrys Steak House And - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Upscale hotel near Sixth Street
Located close to Texas State Capitol and Austin Convention Center, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare and Regional cuisine. In-room WiFi (surcharge), with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk and 6 meeting rooms
  • Books, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 190 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 60 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

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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 centre 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)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 60 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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Frequently asked questions

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

As of 21 Nov,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel on 22 Dec,2024 start from S$239.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 55 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 60 per night.

What time is check-in at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Austin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sixth Street, Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake. Austin Convention Center and South Congress Avenue are also within 1 mi (2 km). Downtown Station is 9 minutes by foot and Plaza Saltillo Station is 22 minutes.

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 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

8/10 Good

Ben

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the style & history of the hotel. The room was a great size and well laid out.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Huiy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately the hot water was being repaired the weekend I was there so the hot water was turned off from ~11 PM on Friday and Sunday night according to the notice; this was incredibly inconvenient. I also found it surprising that even in the upgraded king rooms that there was no mini fridge, coffee machine/amenities. Overall it was a good stay, good staff and comfortable bed, but just a few inconveniences.
Stayed 3 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

marin

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Orlando

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

curtis

Travelled 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

Judd

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Dale, Houston

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The character of the hotel first stood out. But during my stay the staff and service made it stand out even more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eva M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the old historical atmosphere mixed with elegant dining options. Although there are a lot of people walking in the city streets making it full of life and activity, there is a large amount of people who are homeless in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024