The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel with 2 restaurants, near Sixth Street

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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

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Bar (on property)
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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Lobby

Overview of The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

9.0 out of 10 Superb
9.0/10 Superb

Property highlights

  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Internet access
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The price is $281
Price available on 10/8/2023
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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Spa tub
  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Junior)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Club One Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Club)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Club)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Club Preferred)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Downtown Austin
  • Sixth Street - 1 min walk
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk
  • Moody Theater - 10 min walk
  • Austin Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • South Congress Avenue - 15 min walk
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk
  • Zilker Park - 38 min walk
  • Lady Bird Lake - 1 min drive
  • Rainey Street - 1 min drive
  • Moody Center - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 16 min drive
  • Austin Station - 23 min walk
  • Downtown Station - 9 min walk
  • Plaza Saltillo Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • Voodoo Doughnut - 4 min walk
  • Omni Hotel Atrium Lounge - 3 min walk
  • Velvet Taco - 2 min walk
  • Perrys Steak House And - 2 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 1 min walk

About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Sixth Street and Austin Convention Center. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Roaring Fork, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this upscale hotel include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition. Public transportation is close by: Downtown Station is just 9 minutes by foot.

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Property is disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC) and SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Safety measures

Hand sanitizer provided
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 190 rooms
  • Arranged over 15 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 4 PM - midnight
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets allowed (2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

  • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite extended parking (USD 60 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

Working away

  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (6000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1924
  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Roaring Fork - This restaurant specializes 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 - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • Resort fee: USD 22.23 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness center access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Pool access