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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Sixth Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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 0.8 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
  • Austin Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Zilker Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 9 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 9 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Royal Blue Grocery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Iron Bear - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caroline - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
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)
  • 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

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. 765 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1038 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LRH Review

Great view off 2nd floor Balcony of Austin, TX
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The room was exceptionally clean. The hotel itself was a wonderful place. I liked setting out on the balcony and drinking a glass of wine . When in Austin it’s the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afanual

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

We were expecting something nicer.

The photos on the website create the impression that the hotel is newer; however, the carpets on the 12th floor appear old and have a musty odor, as does the elevator. Additionally, I found the $50.00 parking fee to be outrageous, even though the hotel is located near the Capitol. Also, we were scared to walk at night because there were people in the streets who looked homeless. I found the $50 parking fee to be excessive, even though the hotel is located near the Capitol. Additionally, we felt unsafe walking at night due to the presence of people on the streets who seemed homeless. On a positive note, the staff was very friendly.The photos on the website suggest that the hotel is newer; however, the carpets on the 12th floor appear old and have a musty odor. On a positive note, the lobby was nice, and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel with a lot of charm and extremely helpful/friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, large rooms. Restaurant and lobby just OK
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaynie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Irma

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris, Sugar Grove

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second visit was as great as the first. Friendly and helpful staff who provided a room upgrade. Expedia VIP service was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MONTY

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

10/10 Excellent

Chett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rimmo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the historic look and feel of the hotel as well as the location. What I did not love was experiencing water come down from the bathroom ceiling when I woke up to pee. What I also did not love was having to pack everything up and change rooms after having settled in for the night. What might have made it better was some sort of apology or some indication that someone understood this inconvenience, but instead I was made to feel like I was the problem when I asked if someone could bring me my new room key rather than to go downstairs and pick it up, as they originally requested. The air conditioning was also not steady. It would turn on and get to the desired temperature, then immediately stop and get very warm, then it would power up and get cold again, then warm, etc. And finally, on my last day (@5:00 am and on my way to the airport) when I texted the valet service that I was on my way down, there was no response as there had been usually. After waiting around for a bit, I finally asked the front desk person if anyone was working valet. He then went over to the valet attendant who was sleeping in the lobby & had not received my text alert. When he awoke, he was in no hurry to help, but rather, kept us waiting even further. This was my 2nd stay at this hotel & had not had any issues during the 1st visit, so was quite surprised at the level of service during my recent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical, amazing locale, staff is professional, caring, accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025