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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Exterior
Lobby
Indoor pool
Library

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Sixth Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Texas State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪14 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

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 area

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 - 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 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 hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
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. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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 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)
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • 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 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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. 730 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 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

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in the heart of Austin. Close to capitol campus, UT Austin, 6th Street, Rainey Street, and the river walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Missouri City

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really helpful and accommodating. Customer service is a high priority for the hotel. The facilities were well maintained and nicely decorated. The daily $ 55.00 parking charge was rather expensive though. The hot tub was luke warm at best. It needed to be hotter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell, Austin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and charming with helpful friendly staff. Right in downtown and just a block from 6th street and plenty of shopping spots and fun stores. This’ll be the place I stay whenever I stay in Austin with my soon to be wife. Bridal Suite is highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, food & drinks were excellent at the Roaring Fork.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would certainly stay here again
Great location as it is close to everything. Walking distance to most attractions, which is key. Parking is expensive, but you will find that anywhere in Austin. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very good, but nothing exceptional. Ours was clean, well kept, had a coffee maker, fridge (but no microwave), and pretty much all you need w no frills. Would stay again. Did not try the bar or restaurant, cause there are better options just steps away. But we did heard good things about the in-house options. I also like that there is a snack bar right as you check in. Oh, also - the pool is great for laps . . . so long as nobody else is in there. Nice gym which is 24 hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kimmy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend stay except for one thing
The hotel was beautiful and the staff was terrific. From the valet to front desk to the bar and restaurant, everyone was pleasant, courteous and professional. The room was spacious, clean and nicely decorated. We had a great stay except for one thing - on Saturday morning of our weekend stay, I was looking forward to sleeping in for the first time in weeks but we were woken up by housekeeping. Not knocking on our door (we had the DND sign up), but from how loud they were down the hall - slamming doors, talking loudly constantly and even yelling to each other from one room to another. Went on for 45min until they finished on the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great christmas experience
Service was excellent, both friendly and efficient. The room was clean comfortable with excellent amenities. We visited the bar which was cozy and beautifully decorated for Christmas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came to town for my husband’s 50th birthday and the staff was amazing. They truly made us feel like we were in our home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, Dining Options and the Staff was first Class!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite thing about this property was our room had personality. It was a white on white sterile room. The furniture was eclectic and comfortable there was color and personality, like you were staying with friends instead of in a hotel. The bathroom was roomy and had TWO lighted mirrors.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

6/10 Okay

phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nice location, room was just ok. Parking cost was insane, and never got the room credit Expedia claimed we would get. Emailed the hote about it and got no response..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

staci

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, McLean

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette, Albuquerque

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, swimming pool and hot tub were nice. Roaring Fork restaurant was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet stay with plenty of cooperation from the staff. The indoor pool and hot tub were a nice plus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy dining at Roaring Fork, which is located on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Stay
Nice stay with helpful team of employees. Valet parking is expensive @ $55 but very fast and helpful. There is a city parking garage next door on 7th .. likely where they were parking my car so i could have saved some money had I noticed it earlier! Nice service, great location, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024