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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

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.
Deluxe Double Room Two Double Beds
2 persons
26 m² 
2 Double beds
Heating
Air conditioning
Suite
2 persons
51 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Preferred Queen Room
2 persons
42 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre
Austin400 m
Airports
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 13.2 km
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional (GRK) 111.7 km
Train
Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train 2.4 km
Train100 m

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Paid Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Handicap parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed (limited amount or weight)
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Paid breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Hotel Location

701 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
Nearby
604 Brazos St
The Driskill
200 m
Museum
Museum of the Weird
320 m
615 Congress Ave
Wild About Music
80 m
409 E 5th St
O Henry Museum
590 m
1006 Congress Ave
Old Bakery and Emporium
380 m
Museum
Mexic Arte Museum
320 m
Congress Avenue from First to 11th Street
Congress Avenue
320 m
Museum
The Contemporary Austin
60 m
823 Congress Ave At 9th St.
Austin Museum of Art
120 m
100 W 11th St SW corner of Capitol Grounds
Texas African American History Memorial
470 m
700 Guadalupe to 900 San Antonio streets Between Seventh and Eighth
Bremond Block Historic District
510 m
Restaurants
Roaring Fork
10 m
701 Congress Ave
Stephen F's Bar
30 m
701 Congress Ave
The Pita Pit
50 m
110 E 2nd St Located in the JW Marriott Austin
Caroline Restaurant
40 m
621 Congress Ave Suite 101
Upstairs at Caroline
30 m
621 Congress Ave Suite 201
Small Victory
80 m
108 E 7th St
1886 Cafe & Bakery
180 m
604 Brazos St
The Driskill Bar
170 m
604 Brazos St
The Townsend
100 m
718 Congress Ave # 100
Ancho's Restaurant
240 m
700 San Jacinto Blvd
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
420 m
606 Trinity Street
Italic
270 m
123 W 6th St 6th & Colorado
Gino's East
310 m
214 E 6th St
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