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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
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Meeting facility
Exterior
Indoor pool
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Paramount Theatre
    1 min walk
  • Roaring Fork
    1 min walk
  • Downtown Station
    9 min walk
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    18 min drive
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Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Junior)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Rollin Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club One Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Club)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Hearing Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Preferred)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (One Bedroom Mobility Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Beaux Arts Austin hotel in Downtown Austin with 2 restaurants
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 clean guestrooms 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.

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)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 60 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

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

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)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 60 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
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.

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. 723 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Montgomery

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Great location, amazing rooms and ambiance, and staff are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place! Always a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Would definitely come back. The bar on the 2nd floor is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

rayne

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Average rooms, great service and location though.
The service at check in and check out was very good. The basic functionality and shape of the room could use some help though. The toilet clogged three times and there's no plunger to fix it yourself. There were also several pieces of furniture that were worn out with torn fabric and such around the room. There was also a strong odor in the bedroom that we couldn't find the origin of.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was PERFECT for the 3-day event I was attending! Several sessions were conducted NEXT door at the famous Paramount Theater. Other sessions were along Congress Ave right in front of the hotel (the streets were blocked fair-style). And it was only 1 block from the host hotel. The staff was cordial, helpful and responded to every request I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel reception desk was very helpful in allowing us a later check out time due to our late afternoon flight. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight Stay for Concert in Town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been staying at the Stephen F Austin for years and I will continue to stay there when I’m in Austin for years to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ikshit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was not the best. Did not greet well during check-in. 15 min checkout extension request was not accepted and was rudely refused though we checked-in in quite late in the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Edna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Hotel very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and the lobby was easily accessible. The staff was very friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great service and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qwavon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Seth, Roslyn Heights

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very warm, friendly, and helpful. My room was very clean and I got a nice upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esse é Hotel é 5 estrelas, cordialidade dos recepcionistas incrível, inclusive da Helena. Próximo dos principais pontos turísticos de Austin, da pra ir caminhando. Próximo a uma 7 eleven 24h A cama é perfeita. O bar do 2 piso, muito agradável e com muitas variedades de bebidas e drinks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024