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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Capitol
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Yellow Rose)

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Austin

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 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lady Bird Lake.

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 9 min walk
  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Blue Grocery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Omni Hotel Atrium Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Sixth Street
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 68 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 22.67 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. 835 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1120 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAM

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jade

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

McGinnis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great old classic hotel, centrally located incfedibly friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Location, room, restaurants, bars. Byt the best part was the staff! 10/10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location. Front desk staff were exceptional. Didnt have breakfast or drinks but highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was friendly and everything was clean :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Didrik

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room wasn't impeccably clean, not really dirty per se, but could find some dust and stains in corners etc. The AC was so loud that it was almost impossible to sleep when it kicked on during the night. But, as far as a place to sleep, it did alright and wouldn't avoid it on an upcoming visit. My credit card was charged an equivalent to a resort fee and some taxes etc. after the stay without any notice from the hotel, had to go back to get a receipt for it, which was a bit annoying.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurence, Basingstoke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, easy to walk to all the sights downtown. Robia on reception was very helpful and is a credit to the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn Ellen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Newport

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice staff and good central location. Not super fancy accommodations and not brand new but nice enough. Definitely an issue with homeless people on nearby sidewalks, some fairly belligerent. No reflection on the hotel but something to keep in mind about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexys

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom is too small and not well thought out. AC controls confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, comfortable bed and desk to work at. Centrally located to music venues and a wide variety of restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front staff. Gym good lap pool nice temp. Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, San Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE the Stephen Austin Royal Sonesta!! Everyone is professional, polite, accommodating and just plain nice. Words cannot adequately describe the beautiful facility. Definitely our Austin destination!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the property was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Cedric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but the double beds are small. The cocktails at the bar were good, but there is no service, either on the terrace or in the dining room, on a Friday night. The bathtub was all chipped and the coffee maker didn't work. It's really too expensive for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleen, Riverside

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, beautiful large room, excellent friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fantastic. The problem was no places to eat. Caroline gave us food poisoning and the fork service was terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is phenomenal xoxo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025