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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
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Meeting facility
Lobby
Indoor pool
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(17 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
(61 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
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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 helpful staff
  • 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.

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).

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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1031 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

Afanual

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

We were expecting something nicer.

The photos on the website create the impression that the hotel is newer; however, the carpets on the 12th floor appear old and have a musty odor, as does the elevator. Additionally, I found the $50.00 parking fee to be outrageous, even though the hotel is located near the Capitol. Also, we were scared to walk at night because there were people in the streets who looked homeless. I found the $50 parking fee to be excessive, even though the hotel is located near the Capitol. Additionally, we felt unsafe walking at night due to the presence of people on the streets who seemed homeless. On a positive note, the staff was very friendly.The photos on the website suggest that the hotel is newer; however, the carpets on the 12th floor appear old and have a musty odor. On a positive note, the lobby was nice, and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel with a lot of charm and extremely helpful/friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, large rooms. Restaurant and lobby just OK
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaynie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Irma

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris, Sugar Grove

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

amanda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MONTY

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

10/10 Excellent

Chett

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

10/10 Excellent

Rimmo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the historic look and feel of the hotel as well as the location. What I did not love was experiencing water come down from the bathroom ceiling when I woke up to pee. What I also did not love was having to pack everything up and change rooms after having settled in for the night. What might have made it better was some sort of apology or some indication that someone understood this inconvenience, but instead I was made to feel like I was the problem when I asked if someone could bring me my new room key rather than to go downstairs and pick it up, as they originally requested. The air conditioning was also not steady. It would turn on and get to the desired temperature, then immediately stop and get very warm, then it would power up and get cold again, then warm, etc. And finally, on my last day (@5:00 am and on my way to the airport) when I texted the valet service that I was on my way down, there was no response as there had been usually. After waiting around for a bit, I finally asked the front desk person if anyone was working valet. He then went over to the valet attendant who was sleeping in the lobby & had not received my text alert. When he awoke, he was in no hurry to help, but rather, kept us waiting even further. This was my 2nd stay at this hotel & had not had any issues during the 1st visit, so was quite surprised at the level of service during my recent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical, amazing locale, staff is professional, caring, accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mauricio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A1 hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Stayed 1 night in May 2025