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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Exterior
Indoor pool
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Sixth Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Yellow Rose)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4-star hotel in Downtown Austin
2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
In addition to an indoor pool, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 6006 square feet (558 square meters) include conference space. This Beaux Arts hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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
  • 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 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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. 744 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1020 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very neat historical building with a great location right near sixth Street and the state capital. A bit overpriced for what was offered. I would think though. The pool area was nice, but the pool and hot tub need to be cleaned and head look like they Have been cleaned recently. The only other annoyance was that we received a VIP coupon for a free drink, but the bar was not open until 830 due to a private event. No alternate accommodations were made. Overall, a very neat facility and a lot of history there with a great location, would highly recommend if you can find a more reasonably priced room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grand old building!

Great location. Great service. Grand old building. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hrant

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Very nice restaurants in hotel and great terrace on 2 nd floor to people watch and smoke cigars
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Beautiful hotel. Definitely a great value, enjoyed the wonderful bar music / terrace, and good restaurant. The hotel is kept very nice and although we had air conditioning issues our last night, the staff tried to help fix the next day. Breakfast across the street is better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Austin must stay

Love this hotel and try and stay here every time I’m in Austin. The bar rocks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sibil

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay and so convenient to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Dorchester

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
So noisy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! It’s older, but had character and charm!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
While the property itself is beautiful and the bellman and valet were exceptionally friendly, our experience quickly took a disappointing turn upon entering the hotel. The older woman at the reception was extremely rude. As I approached the front desk to check in, she abruptly exclaimed, “ARE YOU CHECKING IN?” When I responded yes, she snapped, “WELL, IT’LL BE A MINUTE!” Fortunately, a younger receptionist stepped in and assisted me in a much more professional manner. The room, while aesthetically pleasing, was incredibly small, cluttered, and lacked adequate walking space. The real issue, however, occurred when we returned from an evening out on 6th Street. At around 2 AM, we discovered that our air conditioning had stopped working, leaving the room uncomfortably hot. Given the poor customer service and maintenance issues, I would highly recommend staying at Aloft across the street, where the rates are more reasonable, the staff is consistently friendly, and they offer a well-maintained café and restaurant. Additionally, they are pet-friendly without excessive pet fees or hidden “resort fees.” Overall, this hotel fell short of expectations, and I would not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the customer service :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in the heart of downstown Austin! Frint desk staff were friendly and professional. Room and bathroom were lovely and spacious with comfy bed and pillows! Would return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025