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South Congress Hotel

4.0 star property

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Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony
Room, Poolside | Balcony
Room (Monroe) | Living area | LED TV
Lobby sitting area
Gift shop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

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1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704
  • South Congress Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lady Bird Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Room (Congress) | Living room | LED TV

Room (Congress)

  • 598 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bouldin) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Bouldin)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bunkroom) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Bunkroom)

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room (River City) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (River City)

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony

Premier Room, Poolside

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Poolside | Balcony

Room, Poolside

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Monroe) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Monroe)

  • 735 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Milton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Milton)

  • 940 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Heights)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

South Congress Hotel

4-star hotel in South Congress
Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and 3 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
South Congress Hotel offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

South Congress Hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 2357 square feet (219 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

South Congress Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Cafe No Se - This café specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Maie Day - This steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Otoko - This sushi bar specializes in sushi and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Manana - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 48.71 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 48.71 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe No Se
  • Maie Day
  • Manana
  • Otoko

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,357 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 32.76 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 48.71 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 48.71 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

South Congress Hotel
South Congress Hotel Hotel
South Congress Hotel Austin
South Congress Hotel Hotel Austin

South Congress Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 618 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean lovely bed perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gian

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I have been going to this hotel since it was opened in 2015. It is in a great location. The facility has not been updated and desperately needs it. The couches in the lobby are threadbare and falling apart. The wood laminate in our room was lifting up in several places. The staff, which historically has been helpful and cheerful, was dour and not helpful at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

AISLING

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

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at the South Congress Hotel! From the moment we booked our stay, the customer service was fantastic. When we arrived, the staff welcomed us with big smiles and made checking in a breeze. They even surprised us with a complimentary bottle of champagne to toast our wedding—such a thoughtful touch! Plus, they went above and beyond for our pup, providing cozy bowls and a comfy bed just for him. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alari

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The hotel is clean and nice with a great location around lots of walkable shops & restaurants. They have underground parking that makes it great for easy in & out with the option of valet. The front desk was helpful. Our issue was the noise. We stayed on the second floor and they were hosting a wedding on a Saturday night. We could hear every word from the music being played until it was shut down at 11pm. After that, you could hear all of the clean up and shifting around of chairs/tables that night and into the next morning. We turned on a sound machine and that helped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and convenience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarid

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Medford

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Love this place!
I love this hotel & always stay here when I come to Austin. It’s right in the main drag of South Congress. All the live music, shopping, dining & nightlife is right outside your door & walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best thing about this quirky hotel are the cleaning ladies. They were so kind and helpful every day. They were so accommodating and considerate. They are the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location and hotel was very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

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

6/10 Okay

Erin, Lexington

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So weird to not be able to control the hot water. Also would have liked to have an alarm clock. (or instructions to work the contraption). Staff was very friendly, cool vibes in the decor, fun and hip location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

María

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great weekend trip with our dog. The hotel itself has several cafe/restaurant options, but it's also very close to lots of other great spots, Zilker, Town Lake, etc. The room was very clean, comfortable, and spacious. We'll definitely return for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing hotel and top notch service. We got a suite and it was very comfortable and stylish. Great place for couples.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estefan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great bar. Pricey parking but would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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