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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Hotel

701 Congress Avenue

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,469

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,469

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
10 mentions

Great location to Sundance square

The rooms were nice and clean and so close to downtown

Friendly staff
10 mentions

And all the receptionists are very friendly and ready to help

Great kind staff

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

I liked my room a lot, which was a generous size, nicely air conditioned and had…

The room is beautiful and cozy

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Breakfast was great and rooms clean and pool wad open until late which kids enjo…

It had fantastic facilities, was spotlessly clean and the staff were beyond help…

Breakfast available
4 mentions

Comfy, big rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast, perfect location - I can't see…

We had breakfast once in the hotel and it was well prepared with good coffee

Pool
3 mentions

The gym was excellent with a great selection of equipment and a lovely pool

Overview

Only steps from Austin's State Capitol building and within walking distance of other attractions, this hotel features spacious guestrooms furnished with coffeemakers and knowledgeable on-site concierge services. The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is only minutes from the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The University of Texas and scenic Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail are also easily accessible. While staying at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, guests can enjoy 24-hour fitness facilities, complete with an indoor pool. The hotel also features on-site dining at the Roaring Fork, which is open for lunch and dinner.

Traveller reviews

C

Craig

couple

May 28, 2026

9

Smart, comfortable hotel in Downtown Austin

This was my second time staying at the Royal Sonesta for SXSW music festival. Everything was great. I liked my room a lot, which was a generous size, nicely air conditioned and had a great bathroom. I would happily stay here again for SXSW or any time I'm in Austin.

I

Isabela

couple

March 22, 2026

10

The perfect hotel for a perfect SXSW

It was my second time at this hotel and I love everything about it. The room is beautiful and cozy. And all the receptionists are very friendly and ready to help. Already did my booking for the next year

L

Lauren

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

8

Great value and location for the price

Great location to Sundance square. Breakfast was great and rooms clean and pool wad open until late which kids enjoyed.

A

A.

family_with_children

December 9, 2025

10

OK

Great kind staff.

T

Terry

couple

September 24, 2025

8

Great location next to The Paramount Theatre. Beautiful, comfortable Room

Booking upgraded us (due to my level). We were immediately checked into a gorgeous corner suite on the 8th floor with a very cool view.

S

Scott and Fiona

couple

August 22, 2025

10

The staff were amazing, from the valet guys to check in they were so wonderful to deal with. The rooms were nice and clean and so close to downtown. Beautiful old hotel with some modern touches. Would well recommend this hotel to anyone going to Austin

T

Tracey

extended_group

August 1, 2025

10

An awesome hotel in the heart of downtown Austin

The hotel was excellent. It had fantastic facilities, was spotlessly clean and the staff were beyond helpful. The gym was excellent with a great selection of equipment and a lovely pool. I would highly recommend this hotel and would stay there again without hesitation.

G

Gary

family_with_children

July 22, 2025

6

Location great, hotel friendly but tired.

Really good location for what we had planned.

F

Flipflop Fox

couple

July 21, 2025

10

Gorgeous Hotel, fantastic location

S

Guest

family_with_children

July 4, 2025

8

Great value and location for the price

Great location to Sundance square. Breakfast was great and rooms clean and pool wad open until late which kids enjoyed.

V

Valentin

solo_traveller

May 5, 2025

1

They did not send me the fiscal invoice for the payment despite my few requests.

I asked the receptionist to issue the fiscal invoice for the payment I have done, and she said she cannot do it but ask her manager to do it. I received nothing even after a month despite my following requests. I sent them a message through the contact form and still nothing received. they really create me a problem with the accounting department.

T

Tim

solo_traveller

March 26, 2025

8

Good, discrete service. Friendly staff

S

Sava

solo_traveller

March 17, 2025

9

Cozy and central

Amazing location, great restaurant downstairs, very friendly and helpful staff!

G

Gernot

couple

January 30, 2025

10

Perfect stay in the heart of Austin

Comfy, big rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast, perfect location - I can't see why one would stay anywhere else.

A

Adams

extended_group

November 27, 2024

8

Location

L

Lisa

extended_group

October 31, 2024

8

Fantastically comfortable room and hotel to relax in after a busy day.

The hotel is very welcoming and secure. The room was huge and lovely with a very comfortable king size bed. The vanity area with magnifying mirror and vanity bench seat was an unexpected but a great addition to the bathroom. Everything about the room was good. We had breakfast once in the hotel and it was well prepared with good coffee. We also had dinner in the restaurant one evening which was also wonderful and good value. The upstairs bar was also a great place to sit on the balcony in the evening. I highly recommend this hotel. Everyone who worked there were very friendly and helpful.

C

Clare

couple

October 2, 2024

7

Great location for a stay in central Austin.

The facade, the foyer, our room.

G

Gary

couple

September 1, 2024

10

Lovely four night stay.

The hotel was lovely, in a great location and all the staff were excellent .

O

Oleg

extended_group

August 15, 2024

8

Well maintained historical building

J

Jenny

couple

August 2, 2024

10

A lovely comfortable hotel in a very central location

We enjoyed our stay. The location was fabulous in a very safe area. We could walk everywhere - to Terry Black's across the bridge, 6th Ave and the state capitol building. The hotel was lovely and comfortable. The foyer was very welcoming. I would definitely recommend this hotel. The staff were lovely. Very easy to pull up out the front and unpack the car too.

Facilities

Activities

Fitness centre, Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year), Fitness, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Lift, Heating, WiFi available in all areas, Paid WiFi, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning

Internet

WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Heated pool, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available

Services

ATM/cash machine on site, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Business centre, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk

Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds

This room includes cable TV and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Max 4 guests 26 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe King Room

This room features downtown views, a marble bathroom and a seating area with an over-sized chair and a coffee table.

Max 2 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Queen Room

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Mobility Accessible Deluxe Queen Roll-In Shower

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Mobility/Hearing Accessible Deluxe Queen Tub

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Preferred Queen Room

This room features downtown views, a marble bathroom and a seating area with an over-sized chair and a coffee table.

Max 3 guests 42 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
One-Bedroom Queen Suite with Tub - Mobility Accessible

Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 51 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Preferred King Room

This room includes cable TV and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Max 4 guests 42 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Club Junior King Suite

This room includes cable TV and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Max 3 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
One-Bedroom King Suite

This spacious suite features a separate living area and marble bathroom.

Max 3 guests 51 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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This room includes a seating area with a cable TV and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Max 3 guests 51 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printYou must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $100 per pet, per stay applies. A maximum of 2 pets per room is allowed A Nightly Destination Fee of $19 + tax Includes: fitness center access, lobby coffee tea & cart, Wi-Fi, 2 in-room bottled waters, in-room coffee & tea, $10 daily beverage credit, free local calls, indoor pool.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 4:02 AM

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