The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 US near Exit 234c on I-35 (~0.5mi)

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4.0 Star Property Near Sixth Street

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Number of indoor pools - 1
Stair-free path to entrance
24-hour fitness facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Fitness facilities

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05/08/2024 - 05/09/2024

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Verified Reviews of The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Good location, competent and friendly staff, nice accommodations."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Good location, competent and friendly staff, nice accommodations.

Edward M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

20-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Feb 17 to Sun Feb 18 2024 at a $254.99 average nightly rate.

"Exceptionally well located historic downtown hotel."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Have stayed at the Stephen F Austin on multiple occasions and have never been disappointed. Exceptionally well located historic downtown hotel. The attached Roaring Fork restaurant is a definite plus.

Roy H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

10-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 07 to Sun Oct 08 2023 at a $449.10 average nightly rate.

"Good Experience"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Pleasant staff. Good a/c. Good stay.

Richard O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

18-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 17 to Sat Aug 19 2023 at a $197.10 average nightly rate.

"Very Satisfied with Stay!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

We were very satisfied with our stay and would readily re-book!

Steven P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

21-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu May 18 to Sun May 21 2023 at a $341.00 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

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 upscale hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Austin Convention Center and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lady Bird Lake.

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.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Wild About Music - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Paramount Theatre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Sixth Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Frost Bank Tower - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
St. Mary's Cathedral - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Museum of the Weird - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Capitol Visitors Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Governor's Mansion - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
First Baptist Church - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Texas State Capitol - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Austin Children's Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Lady Bird Lake - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
W Austin Wet Deck - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Waterloo Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

The nearest major airport is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18.2 km / 11.3 mi

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.

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.

Green Sustainability

Active Green initiatives in place. Involved in Green Engage and EnergyStar programs.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Books
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Long-term parking (surcharge)
Covered parking
Ballroom
Outdoor furniture
Number of meeting rooms - 6
Conference space size (meters) - 558
WiFi (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of spa tubs - 1
Braille or raised signage
Change of towels (on request)
Number of indoor pools - 1
Assistive listening devices available
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking
24-hour fitness facilities
No accessible shuttle
Luggage storage

Year Built - 1924
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 190
Number of floors - 15

Professional property host/manager
LGBTQ friendly
Parking height restrictions apply

Grocery/convenience store
Express check-out
Porter/bellhop
Water dispenser
24-hour front desk
Electric car charging station
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 2
Library
Housekeeping on request
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Elevator
Conference space
Fitness facilities
Valet parking (surcharge)
Terrace
Computer station
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
ATM/banking
Conference space size (feet) - 6006
24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

11 miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Shuttle is $19 round trip.

Local Shuttle Info: Cab, Super Shuttle vans and private sedans, as well as Uber available

Breakfast Information

Hotel offers cooked to order breakfast from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Monday - Friday, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday - Sunday.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

We love pets! Pets allowed; deposit .

Parking Info

Valet parking only; daily and overnight parking available. Garage is enclosed and next to the hotel. Ask us about bus parking!

Internet / WiFI

Wifi is included in a daily resort fee

Misc Fees / Policies

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8–40 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'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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.

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Parking height restrictions apply.
The property is professionally cleaned.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).