See all properties

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Sixth Street

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Lobby
Indoor pool
Library
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

Map
701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Sixth Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Junior)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Junior)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Rollin Shower)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club One Bedroom)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club One Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Club)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Club)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Hearing Tub)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Preferred)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Preferred)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (One Bedroom Mobility Tub)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

You may also like

Ad
Meeting facility

Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Downtown Austin
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,000 reviews
The price is CA $201
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG

About the area

Austin

Central Austin getaway .You'll be steps from Sixth Street and within a 10-minute walk of Texas State Capitol with a stay at this Downtown Austin hotel. Also, Lady Bird Lake is within half a mile (1 km) and Austin Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Zilker Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 9 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 9 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voodoo Doughnut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Omni Hotel Atrium Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Sixth Street
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. 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 center and 6 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 6006 square feet (558 square meters) 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.

  • 1 building
  • 190 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 6006 sq ft of conference space
  • 558 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1924
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Omni Austin Hotel

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,739 reviews
The price is CA $290
CA $387 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Omni Austin Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

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

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 center 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)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 55 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 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

Austin InterContinental
InterContinental Austin
InterContinental F.
InterContinental Stephen Austin
InterContinental Stephen F.
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin
InterContinental Stephen F. Hotel
InterContinental Stephen F. Hotel Austin
Stephen Austin InterContinental
Stephen F. Austin InterContinental
Intercontinental Stephen f. Austin Hotel Austin
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel
Royal Sonesta Austin
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Hotel
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Austin
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Hotel Austin

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 743 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1023 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

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wes

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was ok. Area was sketchy with lots of homeless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice bar/lounge on second floor
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SALLY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The services was great, especially valet guys! Thanks so much, melis and Jim (golfing in the cold) !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not sure I will ever stay here again. Internet went down multiple times and the heat during the cold weather front that came thru. The staff were friendly but $55 to do valet and so many surcharges. Two days and $220 price to stay for a room. Yes it’s historic hotel but hot tub was not clean when on. Tub had cracks in it. Did enjoy being downtown but doubt I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sukhdev, orlando

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right next to Paramount & State theaters.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was above expectation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courteney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay
Our stay was amazing! We were right in the middle of everything and could basically walk everywhere we went. Great view of the Paramount hotel too. The staff was friendly and our room was clean. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in the heart of Austin. Close to capitol campus, UT Austin, 6th Street, Rainey Street, and the river walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Missouri City

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really helpful and accommodating. Customer service is a high priority for the hotel. The facilities were well maintained and nicely decorated. The daily $ 55.00 parking charge was rather expensive though. The hot tub was luke warm at best. It needed to be hotter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell, Austin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and charming with helpful friendly staff. Right in downtown and just a block from 6th street and plenty of shopping spots and fun stores. This’ll be the place I stay whenever I stay in Austin with my soon to be wife. Bridal Suite is highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, food & drinks were excellent at the Roaring Fork.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would certainly stay here again
Great location as it is close to everything. Walking distance to most attractions, which is key. Parking is expensive, but you will find that anywhere in Austin. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very good, but nothing exceptional. Ours was clean, well kept, had a coffee maker, fridge (but no microwave), and pretty much all you need w no frills. Would stay again. Did not try the bar or restaurant, cause there are better options just steps away. But we did heard good things about the in-house options. I also like that there is a snack bar right as you check in. Oh, also - the pool is great for laps . . . so long as nobody else is in there. Nice gym which is 24 hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kimmy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend stay except for one thing
The hotel was beautiful and the staff was terrific. From the valet to front desk to the bar and restaurant, everyone was pleasant, courteous and professional. The room was spacious, clean and nicely decorated. We had a great stay except for one thing - on Saturday morning of our weekend stay, I was looking forward to sleeping in for the first time in weeks but we were woken up by housekeeping. Not knocking on our door (we had the DND sign up), but from how loud they were down the hall - slamming doors, talking loudly constantly and even yelling to each other from one room to another. Went on for 45min until they finished on the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024