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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Indoor pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Paramount Theatre
    1 min walk
  • Roaring Fork
    1 min walk
  • Downtown Station
    9 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

  • 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 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 spa 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 spa 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)
  • 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • 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 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)
  • 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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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 725 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1009 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

Gordon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was awesome! Great hotel, great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Max

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool was not available and
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Montgomery

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Great location, amazing rooms and ambiance, and staff are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place! Always a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Would definitely come back. The bar on the 2nd floor is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

6/10 Okay

rayne

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Average rooms, great service and location though.
The service at check in and check out was very good. The basic functionality and shape of the room could use some help though. The toilet clogged three times and there's no plunger to fix it yourself. There were also several pieces of furniture that were worn out with torn fabric and such around the room. There was also a strong odor in the bedroom that we couldn't find the origin of.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was PERFECT for the 3-day event I was attending! Several sessions were conducted NEXT door at the famous Paramount Theater. Other sessions were along Congress Ave right in front of the hotel (the streets were blocked fair-style). And it was only 1 block from the host hotel. The staff was cordial, helpful and responded to every request I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel reception desk was very helpful in allowing us a later check out time due to our late afternoon flight. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight Stay for Concert in Town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been staying at the Stephen F Austin for years and I will continue to stay there when I’m in Austin for years to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ikshit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was not the best. Did not greet well during check-in. 15 min checkout extension request was not accepted and was rudely refused though we checked-in in quite late in the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Edna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Hotel very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and the lobby was easily accessible. The staff was very friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024