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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio

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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Rollin Shower)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Yellow Rose)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lady Bird Lake.

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Royal Blue Grocery - ‬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

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 fire extinguisher and 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)

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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 848 out of 1129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1129 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

2/10 Terrible

Madison

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Averi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice location. Valet folks were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable rooms Front desk helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharlese

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite part was the make clothe. Not many hotels have a black clothe just for makeup. Staff was amazing and the scenery was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the whole experience was great. Only one concern, the lack of consistent wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley, Marble Falls

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spotless and the staff is so nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was genuinely impressed, cleanliness And overall quality of room. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresh & served as ordered
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cool place to stay. Festive. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was excellent and the staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Nice location. Great bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaynie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel, we will definitely be going back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Haley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025