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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

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

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
  • Sixth Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Texas State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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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

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  • 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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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 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 center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
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 spa tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the central location
  • Steps from Sixth Street and 8 minutes by 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, a spa 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 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.
Stephen F’s Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0 per night)

Parking and public transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 60 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends: USD 8-40 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Roaring Fork
  • Stephen F’s Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (6006 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 6

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Books
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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.
  • Cribs (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 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)
  • 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 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. 727 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel looks so nice when arriving. However it goes downhill quickly. The room was dirty, like smears on the light switches and hair in the shower. You have to request housekeeping daily and specify clean towels, coffee replacement, etc. If you just request clean towels this does not include facecloths and a bath mat. The area is unsafe. I was traveling alone with my teenager and it felt unsafe around the hotel. Every time we were waiting for an Uber outside the hotel we were approached by homeless asking for money or food and not once did the hotel staff step in to help. Bring ear plugs as you hear everything. Very limited food in the hotel and around the hotel. I wish I had trusted some of the other reviews. This was not a cheap hotel and I spent the whole time regretting my choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, upper scale and in the heart of downtown. Easy to get around. The attached restaurant is great, highly recommend. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, convenient location. Staff very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Franklin, Northridge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Went for the start of race week. Nearly all the staff and other amenities were wonderful, but one or two arrogant and probably racist employees (including the *hotel manager***) spoiled it. I had planned to maybe stay the weekend after moving over from the Driskill (which was wonderful), but they first charged me late fee of $125 for checking out after 2pm, which was fine. When I stayed in the room (I was busy) until 3:45p they called and said if I wasn’t out by 4p I would be charged a full day. I said how much and the manager said well this the busiest night of race weekend (it wasn’t that was Saturday) so it would be $1000 for same room probably the smallest in the place, for which I paid $770 the previous night (Thursday). So I think about it I’m willing to pay but the manager says you know what (it’s now about 5:30p) why don’t you just leave. I said I was waiting for my girlfriend to come pick me up, she was coming from Houston. He says why don’t you call an Uber I say yes I could but I’m not in a hurry I’d to stay another hour or so I still have drink coupons I never used. He says I want you out or I will call the police !! I say go ahead !!! The is my first time to Austin and I tell him I think this town is like Disneyland for idiots !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale, Houston

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Liam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The character of the hotel first stood out. But during my stay the staff and service made it stand out even more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eva M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the old historical atmosphere mixed with elegant dining options. Although there are a lot of people walking in the city streets making it full of life and activity, there is a large amount of people who are homeless in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Reno

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, we were able to walk to all the venues, museums, entertainment, etc. that we desired. The staff were very knowledgeable and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

10/10 Excellent

Nhat Uyen Hong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and Staff was amazing. Rooms were well sized and clean. Had a couple of issues on check-in (safe and sink issues) that were addressed immediately. Very satisfied.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not bad but noted worth the price (cold water)
Older building and bathroom. Had to take two cold showers as water never heated up after waiting 5 minutes then another 5 throughout the shower. Next morning hot water came right on. They blamed it on the an old building but seems more like a hot water capacity issue.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin leon, fredericksburg

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy walk to most things.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valet was fast and friendly! Front desk was amazing and upgraded us to a corner suite. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024