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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
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Guests can enjoy the evening in this outdoor seating area, featuring a marquee sign and round tables.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a central staircase, bookshelves, and seating areas.
Relax in our spacious lobby, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs, a large ceiling with skylights, and a central decorative piece.
Located in the heart of downtown, this hotel offers stunning city views from its high-rise windows.
Relax by the pool in a spacious area with a clear water surface, a hot tub, and comfortable lounge chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

Map
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
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Room options

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

  • 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)
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 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
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Hearing Tub)

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 this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and 24-hour fitness centre
2 restaurants, an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers 190 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Austin hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sixth Street. 2 restaurants, an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at The Roaring Fork
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Sixth Street and 8 minutes on foot from Texas State Capitol
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 6 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 6006 square feet (558 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Beaux Arts Austin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to noon.
The Roaring Fork – This restaurant specialises 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 – On-site bar. Open selected days.

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 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: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 22.23 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)
  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 745 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1024 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 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, good location, Friendly staff, nice hotel bar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachshel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything in this hotel. Its walkable, in a pretty safe zone, really clean and the food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it. Its pretty close to the 6th street, food waa DELICIOUS. Overall a 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janice L

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

Lovely historic ambiance

Loved the historic ambiance of the hotel. We generally avoid generic "modern" hotel chains & try to seek out unique hotels with a deep connection to the city. The 2nd floor bar with outdoor seating on the balcony was wonderful! We ate at both on-site restaurants. Quite impressed with our dinner at the Roaring Fork. Incredible food & Ty was the best waiter we had during our entire trip. The front desk staff was hit or miss. Maybe some were recently hired? Location of hotel was perfect for exploring downtown (& beyond) by foot. Room was very clean but furniture showed some wear & tear. The bed were heavenly! But we were never able to sleep in too late because of noise. We could hear our neighbors talking. One morning it was someone repairing the ice machine in the hallway well before 8AM! We could hear morning street noise even in our 7th floor room. But downtown Austin is vibrant so probably a risk you take staying downtown? Overall, we enjoyed out stay here but not sure we would stay here again. We would definitely return to the Roaring Fork and the 2nd floor bar however!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabitha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice room, but smallish. The bathroom feels cramped, but works just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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

Overnight in Austin

It was just an over night stay. We had two rooms it was perfect for our visit to Austin. 2nd time staying there. Last year my friend and I stayed 3 or 4 nights. Will certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan N

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great if expensive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Forrest

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are absolutely incredible and lovely views and vibe. Pool was very cold but hot tub was very hot. Would definitely stay here again with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025