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

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

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 hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

One-Bedroom King Suite

Max:

2 persons

51 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Suite

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2 persons

51 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Air conditioning

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Deluxe Queen Room

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2 persons

23 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Austin400 m

Airports

Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 13.2 km

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional (GRK) 111.7 km

Train

Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train 2.4 km

Train100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Paid Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 52 per day

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

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

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

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

830 m

Museum

Bullock Texas State History Museum

1.6 km

Bridge

Congress Avenue Bridge

640 m

Museum

LBJ Presidential Library

2.3 km

Museum

Blanton Museum of Art

1.6 km

Landmark

6th Street

770 m

Convention Centre

Austin Convention Center

800 m

Museum

French Legation Museum

1.2 km

University

University of Texas at Austin

1.7 km

Library

Austin Central Library

870 m

Landmark

Harry Ranson Center

2.0 km

Landmark

South Congress Avenue

1.3 km

Landmark

Willie Nelson Statue

620 m

Landmark

Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue

1.5 km

Landmark

Zilker Metropolitan Park

3.0 km

Museum

Texas Music Museum

1.6 km

Bridge

South Lamar Boulevard

1.4 km

Park

Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

1.5 km

Cemetery

Texas State Cemetery

2.0 km

Nearby

604 Brazos St

The Driskill

200 m

Museum

Museum of the Weird

320 m

615 Congress Ave

Wild About Music

80 m

409 E 5th St

O Henry Museum

590 m

1006 Congress Ave

Old Bakery and Emporium

380 m

Museum

Mexic Arte Museum

320 m

Congress Avenue from First to 11th Street

Congress Avenue

320 m

Museum

The Contemporary Austin

60 m

823 Congress Ave At 9th St.

Austin Museum of Art

120 m

100 W 11th St SW corner of Capitol Grounds

Texas African American History Memorial

470 m

700 Guadalupe to 900 San Antonio streets Between Seventh and Eighth

Bremond Block Historic District

510 m

Restaurants

Roaring Fork

10 m

701 Congress Ave

Stephen F's Bar

30 m

701 Congress Ave

The Pita Pit

50 m

110 E 2nd St Located in the JW Marriott Austin

Caroline Restaurant

40 m

621 Congress Ave Suite 101

Upstairs at Caroline

30 m

621 Congress Ave Suite 201

Small Victory

80 m

108 E 7th St

1886 Cafe & Bakery

180 m

604 Brazos St

The Driskill Bar

170 m

604 Brazos St

The Townsend

100 m

718 Congress Ave # 100

Ancho's Restaurant

240 m

700 San Jacinto Blvd

Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

420 m

606 Trinity Street

Italic

270 m

123 W 6th St 6th & Colorado

Gino's East

310 m

214 E 6th St

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