The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts Austin hotel in Downtown Austin with 2 restaurants

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Meeting facility
Lobby
Exterior
Indoor pool
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
The price is SAR 556
SAR 734 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Showing 17 of 17 rooms

Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Junior)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club One Bedroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Club)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Preferred)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 1 min walk
  • Texas State Capitol - 8 min walk
  • Austin Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • University of Texas at Austin - 19 min walk
  • Zilker Park - 5 min drive

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

Upscale hotel near Sixth Street
Located close to Texas State Capitol and Austin Convention Center, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare, and Regional cuisine. In-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, 6 meeting rooms, and a water dispenser
  • An elevator, a porter/bellhop, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 190 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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 transportation

  • 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 onsite 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 center
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (6006 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 6

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility
  • Stair-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 comforter
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub 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 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

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
  • 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 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
  • 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)

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
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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Frequently asked questions

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 55 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 60 per night.

What time is check-in at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Austin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sixth Street, Texas State Capitol, and Lady Bird Lake. Austin Convention Center and South Congress Avenue are also within 1 mi (2 km). Downtown Station is 9 minutes by foot and Plaza Saltillo Station is 22 minutes.

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 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

Alexander, McLean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette, Albuquerque

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, swimming pool and hot tub were nice. Roaring Fork restaurant was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet stay with plenty of cooperation from the staff. The indoor pool and hot tub were a nice plus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy dining at Roaring Fork, which is located on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic. The pan handlers were abundant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! Friendly staff and great service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service, and excellent rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Alvarez

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel staff was awesome. easy walk to 6th district, wonderful food options near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect!! looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice front desk,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ANGELIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Right in the center of downtown. Food and service was amazing. Shower drain was slow but aside from that great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went smoothly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with lots of old world charm. Super friendly staff who gave me an early check in and wonderful room Upgrade. Couldn’t be better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, clean, friendly staff, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

eduardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - rooms spacious. A bit dated but otherwise great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jomeka

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is awesome and I would recommend it anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

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