The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel, Austin ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

701 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

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“The hotel is perfectly situated just steps from vibrant nightlife and amazing dining options, making it an ideal base for our Austin adventure.”view full review

The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel, a 4-star rated property with an 8.3/10 score on Booking.com, offers a blend of historic elegance and modern amenities. This pet-friendly hotel features a rooftop dining experience and an indoor pool, making it ideal for leisure travelers. Located in the heart of downtown Austin, it provides easy access to notable attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel blend classic design with contemporary comfort. Each room features a marble bathroom, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Suites with separate living areas are available, catering to both business and leisure travelers.

Dining Experiences

On-site dining options include Roaring Fork, serving Old West-inspired dishes, and the bar Stephen F's, which offers handcrafted cocktails alongside stunning views from its outdoor terrace. Guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring seasonal dishes at Café Fuller.

Leisure & Business

For leisure, the hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes. Guests can host events in 6000 square feet of flexible meeting space designed for various functions, accommodating up to 400 attendees.

Local Area & Transportation

The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel is conveniently located near major attractions such as the Texas State Capitol and the Paramount Theatre. Public transport options, including bus stops and the Republic Square Station, are within walking distance, facilitating easy travel around the city.

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The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Club Junior King Suite

2 persons

250 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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One-Bedroom King Suite

2 persons

550 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

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Air conditioning

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Suite

2 persons

550 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Queen Room

2 persons

250 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

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Air conditioning

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Facilities

The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Efficient Valet

“The valet service was impressively quick and the staff handled the weather changes seamlessly, making it so easy to enjoy our stay.” view full review

Comfortable Sleep

“The bed was incredibly comfortable, allowing for a restful night's sleep even with an unexpected room change.” view full review

Relaxing Pool

“The pool and Jacuzzi were impeccably clean and the temperature was perfect for unwinding after a long day.” view full review

Quick Elevators

“The elevator service was impressively fast, making it easy to get to our rooms in no time at all.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.5/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Paid Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed (limited amount or weight)
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Jacuzzi

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel Location

701 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

City landmarks

Public Building

State Capitol vista

2800 ft

Museum

Bullock Texas State History Museum

5100 ft

Bridge

Congress Avenue Bridge

2100 ft

Museum

LBJ Presidential Library

1.4 mi

Museum

Blanton Museum of Art

5200 ft

Landmark

6th Street

2600 ft

Convention Centre

Austin Convention Center

2700 ft

Museum

French Legation Museum

4000 ft

University

University of Texas at Austin

1.0 mi

Library

Austin Central Library

2900 ft

Landmark

Harry Ranson Center

1.2 mi

Landmark

South Congress Avenue

4300 ft

Landmark

Willie Nelson Statue

2100 ft

Landmark

Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue

5100 ft

Landmark

Zilker Metropolitan Park

1.8 mi

Museum

Texas Music Museum

1.0 mi

Bridge

South Lamar Boulevard

4800 ft

Park

Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

5100 ft

Cemetery

Texas State Cemetery

1.3 mi

Nearby

604 Brazos St

The Driskill

700 ft

Museum

Museum of the Weird

1100 ft

615 Congress Ave

Wild About Music

300 ft

409 E 5th St

O Henry Museum

2000 ft

1006 Congress Ave

Old Bakery and Emporium

1300 ft

Museum

Mexic Arte Museum

1100 ft

Congress Avenue from First to 11th Street

Congress Avenue

1100 ft

Museum

The Contemporary Austin

200 ft

823 Congress Ave At 9th St.

Austin Museum of Art

400 ft

100 W 11th St SW corner of Capitol Grounds

Texas African American History Memorial

1600 ft

700 Guadalupe to 900 San Antonio streets Between Seventh and Eighth

Bremond Block Historic District

1700 ft

Restaurants

Roaring Fork

100 ft

701 Congress Ave

Stephen F's Bar

100 ft

701 Congress Ave

The Pita Pit

200 ft

110 E 2nd St Located in the JW Marriott Austin

Caroline Restaurant

200 ft

621 Congress Ave Suite 101

Upstairs at Caroline

100 ft

621 Congress Ave Suite 201

Small Victory

300 ft

108 E 7th St

1886 Cafe & Bakery

600 ft

604 Brazos St

The Driskill Bar

600 ft

604 Brazos St

The Townsend

400 ft

718 Congress Ave # 100

Ancho's Restaurant

800 ft

700 San Jacinto Blvd

Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

1400 ft

606 Trinity Street

Italic

900 ft

123 W 6th St 6th & Colorado

Gino's East

1100 ft

214 E 6th St

Getting around

City Centre

Austin5 min · 1400 ft

Airports

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)20 min · 8.2 mi

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)168 min · 69.4 mi

Train

Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train29 min · 1.5 mi

Train2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at USD 52 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for additional charge.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of USD 20.

Pets

Pets allowed on request at the price of USD 100 per pet, per stay.

Languages

English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Turkish, Arabic, Afrikaans

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

184

Former name

InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 432 verified reviews

8.8/10

Great

86%

Recommend

Breakfast

5.4/10

Cleanliness

8.7/10

Comfort

9.1/10

Facilities

8.5/10

Free Wi-Fi

10.0/10

Location

9.3/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.0/10

Staff

9.0/10

Value for money

8.3/10

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