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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center

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Meeting facility
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Exterior
Indoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Yellow Rose)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Zilker Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Voodoo Doughnut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Omni Hotel Atrium Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Upscale hotel near Sixth Street
Located close to Texas State Capitol and Austin Convention Center, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare, and Regional cuisine. In-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and 6 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 190 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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

Property 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 22.23 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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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Frequently asked questions

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 55 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 68 per night.

What time is check-in at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Austin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sixth Street, Texas State Capitol, and Lady Bird Lake. Austin Convention Center and South Congress Avenue are also within 1 mi (2 km). Downtown Station is 9 minutes by foot and Plaza Saltillo Station is 22 minutes.

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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 744 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1020 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great experience will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location, large rooms. Restaurant and lobby just OK
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Unique hotel with a lot of charm and extremely helpful/friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Historical, amazing locale, staff is professional, caring, accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

A1 hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

We loved this hotel. It was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice hotel with beautiful terrace off the bar. Rooms were a little small but staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location in downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice, good location, Friendly staff, nice hotel bar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great hotel and location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff was great and it is in a perfect location to restaurants and 6th street
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very comfortable beds. The room was lovely. I would stay here again when visiting Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

Great facility great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing hotel, as much as its a little away from the popular area its only a walk away, the staff are lovely and the rooms as out of this world
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely place to stay and so convenient to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Property was great. Close to everything we wanted to do
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great Hotel. Very convenient. Love the second floor outdoor area. Great service. We will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025