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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Sixth Street

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Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Capitol
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Austin Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Hearing Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Yellow Rose)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Austin

Central Austin getaway .You'll be steps from Sixth Street and within a 10-minute walk of Texas State Capitol with a stay at this Downtown Austin hotel. Also, Lady Bird Lake is within half a mile (1 km) and Austin Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 9 min walk
  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Blue Grocery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caroline - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Sixth Street
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot 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.

  • 1 building
  • 190 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 6006 sq ft of conference space
  • 558 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1924
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property payment types

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 22.67 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)
  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

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).

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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 827 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1116 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurence, Basingstoke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, easy to walk to all the sights downtown. Robia on reception was very helpful and is a credit to the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn Ellen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Newport

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice staff and good central location. Not super fancy accommodations and not brand new but nice enough. Definitely an issue with homeless people on nearby sidewalks, some fairly belligerent. No reflection on the hotel but something to keep in mind about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexys

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom is too small and not well thought out. AC controls confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, comfortable bed and desk to work at. Centrally located to music venues and a wide variety of restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front staff. Gym good lap pool nice temp. Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, San Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE the Stephen Austin Royal Sonesta!! Everyone is professional, polite, accommodating and just plain nice. Words cannot adequately describe the beautiful facility. Definitely our Austin destination!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the property was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Cedric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but the double beds are small. The cocktails at the bar were good, but there is no service, either on the terrace or in the dining room, on a Friday night. The bathtub was all chipped and the coffee maker didn't work. It's really too expensive for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleen, Riverside

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, beautiful large room, excellent friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fantastic. The problem was no places to eat. Caroline gave us food poisoning and the fork service was terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is phenomenal xoxo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Travelled with group
first at all the fridge at the room not working, ill try to call service room from my room and the phone not working, hair at the bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with lovely bar that overlooks Congress Avenue. The only negative I have is that they do not have room service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean hotel and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great front desk support!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to during my visit to Austin for the WEC race weekend, would 1000% stay again. Staff was great, so helpful and super courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025