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The Catherine

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with free parking, a short walk to South Congress Avenue

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Apart-hotel

3 bedroomsSleeps 6133 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

About this property

The Catherine

Aparthotel with free parking, a short walk to South Congress Avenue
This smoke-free aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a sauna, concierge services, and barbecue grills are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a sitting area. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Catherine offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Restaurants on site

  • The Sky Lounge

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 15 floors
  • 9 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on unit size

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sonder The Catherine
Sonder at The Catherine Austin
Sonder at The Catherine Aparthotel
Sonder at The Catherine Aparthotel Austin

About the neighborhood

Map
214 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78704

What's nearby

  • Palmer Events Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Moody Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sixth Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 8 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Hamburgers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fareground Austin - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ego's Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Catherine have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is The Catherine pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Catherine?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Catherine?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Catherine?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Catherine located?

Located in Downtown Austin, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of South First Street and South Congress Avenue. Lady Bird Lake and Palmer Events Center are also within 15 minutes. Downtown Station is 20 minutes by foot and Austin Station is 24 minutes.

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The Catherine Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 125 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a great location and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

IGNACIO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is high end and the location is perfect for my needs. I wish they had a late check out option.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location for attending the Austin Marathon! Lots of other fun places within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My only complaint was how noisy it is on the side of the building near the bar, and busy intersection. Also, the buildings nearby have bright lights on all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meredith

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My reservation was canceled a week before because Sonder lost the contract at this property. I have yet to get a refund and I'm still fighting to figure out how to get it. It was very unprofessional and put us in a bind. I don't think I will book through here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was great, and the location unbeatable. The on-site support is a weak point though. The key fob required for getting past the parking gate had a dead battery, and the service desk was out of replacements. Never did get a working fob. Fortunately, I did not need to get in/out of the garage very often because I could walk to the places I wanted.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Homey Apartment Stay in Austin

We loved our stay in Austin. The apartment was clean, comfortable and in a great location. The free and secure parking was a great perk since we had a rental car. We didn't get to use some of the amenities like pool or BBQ's because the weather wasn't great but we will definitely look up this place for our next stay in Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was in a convenient location near downtown Austin, shopping, restaurants, and airport. Amazing views of the Austin skyline. Clean and easy to access.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Terrific all around.. full apartment style with fabulous location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Livania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Excellent and beautiful place to stay in downtown Austin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice view!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is an incredible value with all the comforts of home. It even has limited cookware, and the apartment building has free, freshly ground coffee in the lobby! The only thing that wasn’t perfect about this property was the washing machine. It’s a front loader and was full of mold and stunk, so I decided not to do a load of laundry while there. Aside from that, though, this place was exceptionally clean and has great views from TWO balconies of downtown Austin and the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with a great view of downtown Austin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Staycation for Gala Event

Sonder at the Catherine was a great stay. The room was amazingly clean and very luxurious. I loved the feel of the studio for my wife and me to enjoy. The only possible issue was hot water seemed to go very quickly and the height of the tub was a little dangerous to step into and out of the shower. Overall, we loved the stay and plan to do it again. Sonder staff was super cool too and their communication was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Haroon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Was a great place too stay

Was a nice clean and large apartment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Highly recommended

Great location, comfortable, beautiful amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very good stay and very good communication regarding my booking
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Locations was awesome and quality for price is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic stay in Austin- location, local flavor, beautiful views!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Binod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was nice and clean with all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful condo with gorgeous views and close to everything. Beds and bedding were comfy with an ample supply of quality pillows. Only thing I thought I was booking a king and 2 queens but this condo has 2 kings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024