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The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel, Austin
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About the Hotel
701 Congress Avenue,
Austin,
Texas,
United States of America,
78701,
Texas
The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel is an AAA Four-Diamond rated property that merges historic charm with modern elegance. Located on Congress Avenue, it is close to prominent attractions like the Texas State Capitol and the Paramount Theatre. This hotel has been a vital part of Austin's skyline since the Roaring Twenties.
Location
Situated in Downtown Austin, the hotel provides easy access to various attractions, entertainment, and dining options. It is a short drive from the Texas airport and within walking distance to the vibrant Sixth Street. Valet parking is available, and Tesla EV charging stations are on-site.
Rooms
Each room at The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel features refined decor and luxurious amenities. Guests can enjoy marble bathrooms equipped with plush towels and premium toiletries. Suites offer additional living space and amenities including mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs, making them ideal for longer stays.
Eat & Drink
The hotel hosts multiple dining venues, including the Roaring Fork, which specializes in Old West-inspired cuisine. Stephen F's Bar & Terrace offers hand-crafted cocktails and boasts the only outdoor terrace on Congress Avenue. Café Fuller serves a diverse breakfast menu with seasonal options alongside classic dishes.
Leisure & Business
Guests can unwind in the indoor pool and hot tub, or maintain fitness routines in the 24-hour fitness center, which includes Peloton bikes. For business meetings or events, the hotel provides 6,000 square feet of versatile space, accommodating up to 400 guests in a range of elegant settings.
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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
The 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
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
Baggage storage
Locker room
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Sports & Fitness
Fitness center
Services
Valet parking
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Dining
Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Business
Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cribs
Spa & Leisure
Jacuzzi
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
Flat-screen TV
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Location
701 Congress Avenue,
Austin,
Texas,
United States of America,
78701,
Texas
Map view
street view
701 Congress Avenue,
Austin,
Texas,
United States of America,
78701,
Texas
City landmarks
Public Building
State Capitol vista
2800 ft
Museums
Bullock Texas State History Museum
5100 ft
Bridges
Congress Avenue Bridge
2100 ft
Museums
LBJ Presidential Library
1.4
mi
Museums
Blanton Museum of Art
5200 ft
115 E 6th St
6th Street
2600 ft
Convention Center
Austin Convention Center
2700 ft
Museums
French Legation Museum
4000 ft
University
University of Texas at Austin
1.0
mi
Libraries
Austin Central Library
2900 ft
300 W 21st St University of Texas at Austin
Harry Ranson Center
1.2
mi
South Congress Ave
South Congress Avenue
4300 ft
310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard
Willie Nelson Statue
2100 ft
Riverside Drive & South First Street Adjacent to Auditorium Shores
Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
5100 ft
2100 Barton Springs Rd
Zilker Metropolitan Park
1.8
mi
Museums
Texas Music Museum
1.0
mi
Bridges
South Lamar Boulevard
4800 ft
Parks
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
5100 ft
Cemetery
Texas State Cemetery
1.3
mi
Nearby
604 Brazos St
The Driskill
700 ft
Museums
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
Museums
Mexic Arte Museum
1100 ft
Congress Avenue from First to 11th Street
Congress Avenue
1100 ft
Museums
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
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
80%
liked the hotel and would stay again
8.0/10
Great
Rooms
8.7
Location
9.3
Service
7.7
Dining
7.3
Guest reviews
8.0/10
based on 5 review
8.6
8.6/10based on 534 review
Dennis
United States of America,
March
2024
8.4/10
Staying at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were nicely decorated, in excellent shape, very comfortable, and very clean, providing a quiet atmosphere; however, the parking situation was ridiculous, and the breakfast was cold.
Rooms
9.0
I loved how the rooms were nicely decorated, very comfortable, and exceptionally clean. It was the quietest room I have ever stayed in.
Service
9.0
The staff went out of their way to help me during both the planning stage and my trip. They were super kind and incredibly helpful.
Location
10.0
The location of the hotel was fantastic, with great restaurants and landmarks within walking distance. It was perfect for downtown activities.
Dining
7.0
Although the breakfast was cold, I had a very good dining experience overall and enjoyed dinner in the restaurant one evening.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good, but the parking situation was ridiculous.
Jason
United States of America,
December
2023
7.8/10
I had a wonderful stay at the mini-corner suite in this hotel. It was perfect for a short weekend getaway, offering more amenities and space than expected, especially compared to other options in the area. The only downside was the mixed service experience and feeling a bit out of place upon arrival.
Rooms
9.0
The mini-corner suite was excellent for the price. It worked well for a short weekend stay and provided way more amenities and space than a basic room at other hotels. A great value for the money.
Service
7.0
The service was hit or miss. While in person interactions were great, calling for assistance felt a bit off. Some staff members at the check-in desk could have been more welcoming, but overall decent service. Could consider the price for the service quality.
Location
9.0
The location of the hotel was a big plus. It was absolutely perfect, close to bars and restaurants within walking distance but just a block away from the noisy areas at night. Being near everything downtown made the stay convenient. The on-premise store was a convenient feature for any late-night needs.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were not expansive, but room service was available for additional charges. A bit limited but decent. Pricing could be a factor to consider here.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were satisfactory, providing convenience for various needs during the stay. Consider the overall value for money when utilizing the facilities.
Gordon
United States of America,
September
2023
8.2/10
The hotel had clean and exceptionally beautiful rooms but did not match the online advertisement. The service was hit or miss, friendly in person but poor over the phone. The perfect location for downtown activities close to bars and restaurants yet peaceful at night. The dining experience was delicious, and facilities offered convenience.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and exceptionally beautiful but did not look anything like the online advertisement.
Service
7.0
The service was hit or miss, great in person but treated poorly over the phone.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect for downtown activities, close to bars and restaurants but peaceful at night.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was delicious with plentiful options.
Facilities
8.0
The on-premise store offered convenient amenities.
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