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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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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Lobby

Overview of The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

8.8

Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Internet access
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
Map
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 centre
  • Valet parking
  • Spa tub
  • Business centre
  • 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)

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Club One Bedroom)

  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Club)

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

  • 43.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Club)

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

  • 43.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Club Preferred)

  • 43.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33.1 sq m
  • 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 International 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 upmarket hotel include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition. Public transportation is close by: Downtown Station is only 9 minutes on foot.

Languages

English, Spanish

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Electric car charging station
Housekeeping on request
Change of towels on request
Water dispenser
This information is provided by our partners.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

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

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site 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 until 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*
  • Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Local/corner shop

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 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 centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Step-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 duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

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