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THE ROYAL SONESTA STEPHEN F AUSTIN HOTEL, Austin – Your ideal downtown stay
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Hotel Overview
701 Congress Avenue,
Austin,
Texas,
United States of America,
78701,
Texas
The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel - Historic downtown hotel near Texas State Capitol
Located in downtown Austin at the corner of Congress Avenue and 7th Street, The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel offers direct access to the city's entertainment district. The property features an indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, and 6,000 square feet of event space. On-site dining includes Roaring Fork, Stephen F’s Bar & Terrace, and Café Fuller. The hotel is a short walk from the Texas State Capitol, Lady Bird Lake, and the Paramount Theatre.
Additional perks of the hotel
- Tesla EV charging stations
- Indoor hot tub
- 24-hour business center with printing and faxing
- Pet-friendly policy
- Valet parking with in-and-out privileges
- High tea experiences available
- Proximity to Austin City Limits and South by Southwest festivals
Rooms & Suites
The hotel offers rooms with marble bathrooms featuring Agraria Lemon Verbena toiletries and plush robes. Suites include separate living areas, with options like the Governor’s Suite featuring a soaking tub and downtown views. All accommodations have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffee makers. The Bridal Suite includes a private dressing room.
Other conveniences
- Laptop-size safes
- Iron/ironing boards
- Lighted makeup mirrors
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Sewing and shaving kits provided
- Work desks with chairs
- Views of Congress Avenue or Texas State Capitol
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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive deals.
701 Congress Avenue,
Austin,
Texas,
United States of America,
78701,
Texas
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701 Congress Avenue,
Austin,
Texas,
United States of America,
78701,
Texas
City landmarks
Public Building
State Capitol vista
2800 ft
Museums
Bullock Texas State History Museum
5100 ft
Bridges
Congress Avenue Bridge
2100 ft
Museums
LBJ Presidential Library
1.4
mi
Museums
Blanton Museum of Art
5200 ft
115 E 6th St
6th Street
2600 ft
Convention Center
Austin Convention Center
2700 ft
Museums
French Legation Museum
4000 ft
University
University of Texas at Austin
1.0
mi
Libraries
Austin Central Library
2900 ft
300 W 21st St University of Texas at Austin
Harry Ranson Center
1.2
mi
South Congress Ave
South Congress Avenue
4300 ft
310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard
Willie Nelson Statue
2100 ft
Riverside Drive & South First Street Adjacent to Auditorium Shores
Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
5100 ft
2100 Barton Springs Rd
Zilker Metropolitan Park
1.8
mi
Museums
Texas Music Museum
1.0
mi
Bridges
South Lamar Boulevard
4800 ft
Parks
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
5100 ft
Cemetery
Texas State Cemetery
1.3
mi
Nearby
604 Brazos St
The Driskill
700 ft
Museums
Museum of the Weird
1100 ft
615 Congress Ave
Wild About Music
300 ft
409 E 5th St
O Henry Museum
2000 ft
1006 Congress Ave
Old Bakery and Emporium
1300 ft
Museums
Mexic Arte Museum
1100 ft
Congress Avenue from First to 11th Street
Congress Avenue
1100 ft
Museums
The Contemporary Austin
200 ft
823 Congress Ave At 9th St.
Austin Museum of Art
400 ft
100 W 11th St SW corner of Capitol Grounds
Texas African American History Memorial
1600 ft
700 Guadalupe to 900 San Antonio streets Between Seventh and Eighth
Bremond Block Historic District
1700 ft
Restaurants
Roaring Fork
100 ft
701 Congress Ave
Stephen F's Bar
100 ft
701 Congress Ave
The Pita Pit
200 ft
110 E 2nd St Located in the JW Marriott Austin
Caroline Restaurant
200 ft
621 Congress Ave Suite 101
Upstairs at Caroline
100 ft
621 Congress Ave Suite 201
Small Victory
300 ft
108 E 7th St
1886 Cafe & Bakery
600 ft
604 Brazos St
The Driskill Bar
600 ft
604 Brazos St
The Townsend
400 ft
718 Congress Ave # 100
Ancho's Restaurant
800 ft
700 San Jacinto Blvd
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
1400 ft
606 Trinity Street
Italic
900 ft
123 W 6th St 6th & Colorado
Gino's East
1100 ft
214 E 6th St
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
86%
loved it & would return
8.6/10
Great
Rooms
8.7
Location
9.3
Service
7.7
Dining
7.3
Guest reviews
8.6/10
based on 5 reviews
8.3
8.3/10 based on 407 reviews
Dennis
United States of America,
March
2024
8.4/10
Staying at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were nicely decorated, in excellent shape, very comfortable, and very clean, providing a quiet atmosphere; however, the parking situation was ridiculous, and the breakfast was cold.
Rooms
9.0
I loved how the rooms were nicely decorated, very comfortable, and exceptionally clean. It was the quietest room I have ever stayed in.
Service
9.0
The staff went out of their way to help me during both the planning stage and my trip. They were super kind and incredibly helpful.
Location
10.0
The location of the hotel was fantastic, with great restaurants and landmarks within walking distance. It was perfect for downtown activities.
Dining
7.0
Although the breakfast was cold, I had a very good dining experience overall and enjoyed dinner in the restaurant one evening.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good, but the parking situation was ridiculous.
Jason
United States of America,
December
2023
7.8/10
I had a wonderful stay at the mini-corner suite in this hotel. It was perfect for a short weekend getaway, offering more amenities and space than expected, especially compared to other options in the area. The only downside was the mixed service experience and feeling a bit out of place upon arrival.
Rooms
9.0
The mini-corner suite was excellent for the price. It worked well for a short weekend stay and provided way more amenities and space than a basic room at other hotels. A great value for the money.
Service
7.0
The service was hit or miss. While in person interactions were great, calling for assistance felt a bit off. Some staff members at the check-in desk could have been more welcoming, but overall decent service. Could consider the price for the service quality.
Location
9.0
The location of the hotel was a big plus. It was absolutely perfect, close to bars and restaurants within walking distance but just a block away from the noisy areas at night. Being near everything downtown made the stay convenient. The on-premise store was a convenient feature for any late-night needs.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were not expansive, but room service was available for additional charges. A bit limited but decent. Pricing could be a factor to consider here.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were satisfactory, providing convenience for various needs during the stay. Consider the overall value for money when utilizing the facilities.
Gordon
United States of America,
September
2023
8.2/10
The hotel had clean and exceptionally beautiful rooms but did not match the online advertisement. The service was hit or miss, friendly in person but poor over the phone. The perfect location for downtown activities close to bars and restaurants yet peaceful at night. The dining experience was delicious, and facilities offered convenience.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and exceptionally beautiful but did not look anything like the online advertisement.
Service
7.0
The service was hit or miss, great in person but treated poorly over the phone.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect for downtown activities, close to bars and restaurants but peaceful at night.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was delicious with plentiful options.
Facilities
8.0
The on-premise store offered convenient amenities.
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