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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
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Meeting facility
Lobby
Indoor pool
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Sixth Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 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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Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Yellow Rose)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Located in Downtown Austin, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is adjacent to Sixth Street and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Texas State Capitol. This 190-room, 4-star hotel has an indoor pool along with a 24-hour gym and a hot tub.

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Zilker Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

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

Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
Guests of The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel have access to an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is offered for USD 55 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a hot tub, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
50-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Coffee makers, free local calls, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers valet parking, along with extended parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel on Jul 11, 2025 start from $131.12, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Austin, just steps from Sixth Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake. You'll also find Moody Theater and South Congress Avenue less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Yes, covered valet parking is offered for USD 55 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

Is The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and 2 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel for a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay.

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), which is 11.3 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel.

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 744 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1020 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

8/10 Good

Travis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quiet place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabitha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice room, but smallish. The bathroom feels cramped, but works just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Staff was amazing and the room was great a very clean. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfort, convenience, lovely staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

emil

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building in a great part of town close to bars on 6th and great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in great location. Beautiful Texas decor. Property has beautiful balcony that wasn't open or cleaned. Don't understand why that unique feature wouldn't be open and promoted with waitstaff for drinks at least starting on afternoon? Morning coffee?
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Le

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love it !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy Landry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming counter staff and lovely public spaces. Conveniently located for dining and city life.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Georgetown

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, unique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Houston

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

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to my meeting near the Capitol. Valet parking too expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott T

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous!

When we stated that we were married earlier that evening to person at the desk not only congratulated us but gave us a room upgrade! Very thoughtful and much appreciated! The room was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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