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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
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Meeting facility
Indoor pool
Lobby
Exterior
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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

Explore the area

Map
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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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Club)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Hearing Tub)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Preferred)

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Preferred)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (One Bedroom Mobility Tub)

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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
  • South Congress Avenue - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk - 1.6 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
  • ‪Perrys Steak House And - ‬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 spa 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 spa 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 (USD 0 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0 per night)

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends: USD 8-40 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Roaring Fork
  • Stephen F’s Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (6006 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 6

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Books
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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 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)
  • 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)

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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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, historic hotel that has been well updated. I will always stay here in Austin, given the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jenny

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

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

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
HOT TUB BROKE !!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is great. The staff is great. The location is perfect if you are looking to party and see the nightlife in Austin. BUT... I didn't expect to have to pay an additional $55.00 per vehicle, per night for parking. Maybe I'm naive, but when i pay a couple hundred a night for a room, i expect to be able to park my car cheaper than that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsalis

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

6/10 Okay

chris

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

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very friendly but the room was right on top of an ally filled with dumpsters that were picked up by a dump truck daily at 3 am. Super noisy. The hotel was not full at all so we are disappoint they woken put us in such an unsavory room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfectly located downtown to everything. A perfect option!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

McKinley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
I still haven’t received my $400 deposit back yet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AQUILES, PHARR

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to share at this time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quantel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old World Charm Blends Modern Vibe
Really nice hotel with a bit of old world charm. Front Desk staff were great and the bartenders in 2nd floor bar were great as well. Overall ambiance of hotel was wonderful. Location was ideal for seeing downtown attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Never again again, anywhere else but here!
Upon check-in, we were very impressed with the charm and character of the property. Arriving in our room, the lights did not work, later on not knowing we learned the hard way that our refrigerator did not work. They said it was not a refrigerator. it was part of the wet bar. Who put the refrigerator there and it not work!? we went to dinner downstairs at the steak restaurant, it was excellent! Not knowing the refrigerator did not work we lost all our leftovers over $200 of food. Decided to go sit in the hot tub after dinner to find out it has not worked in a long time. The sign that says it’s down for service, dust on it! The pool was ice cold. The next morning I brought my concerns to the front desk only to receive attitude so I told him just to charge my car and I walked away. They overcharged me because I haven’t picked up the truck and they called it an oversized vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier Ramirez

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Spacious Room, great treatment and fast valet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BEST PLACE IN TOWN!!!!
We LOVE THIS HOTEL!!! It is not only a superb location & can walk EVERYWHERE, it is ful of well appointed art, furnishings, historical pieces, and design. The rooms are awesome (we upgraded to a suite on 11th FL) and those views were right at the Capital! The patio/deck on 2nd floor wraps on both sides overlooking the streets and people watching is great from there! Hot ub was not working, but pool and work out room was nice. SERVICE WAS (& ALWAYS IS) AMAZING!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M

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