THE STEPHEN F AUSTIN ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL 701 Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78701

701 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 United States

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near Exit 234c on I-35 (~0.5mi)

Near Sixth Street

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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers a range of amenities including a bar/lounge, parking, elevator, gym, pool, restaurant, WiFi/Internet, pet-friendly accommodations, laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms, breakfast options, air conditioning, a 24/7 front desk, a business center, a spa tub, meeting rooms, and an electric car charging station.

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Breakfast available (surcharge)

Fitness facilities

Wheelchair accessible parking

Pets allowed

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"Treated like royalty"

From the welcoming parking valets, the Bell Staff, Front Desk and Housekeeping, the Royal Sonesta treats you right. Breakfast was great and the Roaring Fork is one of the best dining experiences in Austin!

"Good service, great location, great rooms!"

We had a wonderful stay. We reserved two queens but when we got to the hotel, they informed us they had given all those away. They moved us to a large, well equipped queen with a fold out (that was the most comfortable sofa bed I’ve ever slept in). I would definitely stay here again.

"All expectations met!"

In town for a show at the Moody. Super easy check in. Very welcoming staff!

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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 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. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

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
Governor's Mansion - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
First Baptist Church - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Esther's Follies - 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
Moody Theater - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Colorado River - 0.9 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 hot 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.

Check-In/Check-Out

Check-In: 4:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out: 11:00 AM

Check-In Instructions:

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

Green Sustainability

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

Airport & Shuttle Info

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

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

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?

Pets allowed

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets cannot be left unattended

We love pets! Pets allowed; deposit .

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

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

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

Refundable incidentals 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

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.

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

Pool access available from 5:00 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).

Property uses a professional cleaning service

For long stays, check out the Sonesta ES studio suites

More than 55 properties in brand

For groups they can typically comp 1 room per 40

The Sonesta highlights above are subject to change without notice.

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"Treated like royalty"

"Good service, great location, great rooms!"

"All expectations met!"

In town for a show at the Moody. Super easy check in. Very welcoming staff!

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