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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Austin's vibrant scene surrounds this hotel where Texas hospitality shines through and excellent dining options wait just steps away.

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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel in downtown Austin offers a luxurious retreat with a spa tub, two on-site restaurants serving regional cuisine, in-room WiFi, and an indoor pool. Guests praise the central location and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

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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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
Down duvet
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

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 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop 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)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Austin, a neighborhood in Austin, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Frank Erwin Center. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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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
  • Lady Bird Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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
  • ‪Caroline - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬2 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, luggage storage, and books
  • Smoke-free premises, a ballroom, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 22.67 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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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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 21 minutes.

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Reviews

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1114 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome; hotel was clean and centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Historical building, comfortable room, great staff and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great, and the hotel is clean and in an outstanding location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

Enzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Nice staff, Great location, and comfy bed. Perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location. Room had good space.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean extra spacious room. Good hotel location. Excellent people at the front desk who were very helpful. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was on the smaller side, and while dated because of the building you could tell there is a high level of care for the rooms and the common areas. The fitness center is pretty good, well equipped and the swimming pool was nice. The only downside I saw was the price of the breakfast, this is even more expensive than a full dinner at the Roaring Fork restaurant that is attached to the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

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

Sharlese

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

Coleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the property was very clean
Stayed 1 night 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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean hotel and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, and so many great places In Walkable distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

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

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility, and the staff is top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the hotel, and the location was super. However best part of the stay was the front desk staff, really amazing. Can't wait to stay at Royal again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with a great staff. It is right in downtown Austin so you walk to most everything. Great place to stay if you are going to the Paramount for a show.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to during my visit to Austin for the WEC race weekend, would 1000% stay again. Staff was great, so helpful and super courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

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

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes, room was good but I wish this highly classy hotel room had an another chair to sit. The ONLY recommendation is to install a water bottle filling station at least in one location in the hotel. We live in the 21st century and we all owe it to mother EARTH to preserve the environment. It is also not good the introduce microplastics in our bodies too. Please help the environment and people 🙏🙏🙏
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025