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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $315
$264 nightly
$315 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a red ottoman.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a dresser, and a patterned wallpaper.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a mirror, and a city view through the window.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a red ottoman.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a mirror, and a city view through the window.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a patterned wall.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a television on a cabinet, and a patterned wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a mirror, and a city view through the window.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a mirror, and a city view through the window.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a television on a cabinet, and a patterned wall.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a dresser, and a patterned wallpaper.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned wallpaper.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a television on a cabinet, and a patterned wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Austin

With a stay at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Austin, steps from Sixth Street and within a 10-minute walk of Texas State Capitol. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lady Bird Lake and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from University of Texas at Austin.

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lady Bird Lake - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Congress Avenue - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 9 min walk
  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Friends Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Higbie’s - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers 190 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Austin hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 190 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Beaux Arts hotel also features a television in a common area and a ballroom.
Satisfy your appetite with Regional cuisine at The Roaring Fork, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Austin? This hotel has 6006 square feet (558 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon.
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. Open daily.
Stephen F’s Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 58 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 68 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 40 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 58 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 68 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 993 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1292 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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beautiful hotel, perfect location & extremely friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding hotel situated exactly where one needs to be when visiting Austin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved staying at this hotel and love how they have preserved such a historic location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay. A beautiful room and lovely bar upstairs in the hotel. Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location and hotel were great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel Staff and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good breakfast and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful staff, quiet and well maintained hotel, large rooms. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff is wonderful and helpful. Enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely return and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location for someone wanting to stay in downtown Austin. The staff was one of the best hotel staffs I've met in a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in the heart of Austin! The staff and amenities were amazing in this historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was wonderful for walking around downtown Austin. The staff were super friendly and helpful during our stay. The room had nice ambiance and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome hotel with great attention to detail with beautiful architecture. Staff was lovely and the bartenders were lot of fun to visit with! Would highly recommend and would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was friendly and enthusiastic. The hotel is in a perfect location to explore Austin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and funky and unique. And it’s a 10-15 minute walk to downtown and the plaza.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was clean and serviced each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were clean and the staff were excellent! Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is a beautiful building. The staff were very helpful. The room was amazing and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I was able to check in early and check out late. Very close to walkable attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice restaurant and bar in the same hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely love this romantic old hotel. Right within the heart of so much austin has to offer. Splendid!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026