The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants, near Sixth Street

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Where to?

Dates

October 2025

November 2025

2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

In the heart of downtown Austin, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers a luxurious retreat. Unwind at the spa tub or enjoy lunch and dinner at one of two on-site restaurants serving Regional cuisine. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, an indoor pool and helpful staff nearby guests have praised this hotel's central location.

VIP Access

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Bar
Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
WiFi in the lobby
24-hour fitness center
Valet parking
Hot tub
24-hour business center
6 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Coffee/tea maker

$158 nightly

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Beaux arts city hotel

The hotel showcases stunning Beaux Arts architecture in a historical district. City center location and curated decor enhance the aesthetic experience.

Gastronomic adventures

Culinary seekers find 2 restaurants featuring regional cuisine at this hotel. A bar adds buzz while mornings begin with cooked-to-order breakfast.

Dream sleep experience

Guestrooms feature hypo-allergenic bedding, premium linens, and pillowtop mattresses. Blackout drapes ensure peaceful slumber in curated spaces.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Tomorrow

Oct 24 - Oct 25

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 13 of 13 rooms

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 3
1 Queen 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

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

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

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Yellow Rose)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
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

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

$119 nightly

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701

What's nearby

Sixth Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Texas State Capitol - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Austin Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
University of Texas at Austin - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Zilker Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive
Austin Station - 23 min walk
Downtown Station - 9 min walk
Plaza Saltillo Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
‪Royal Blue Grocery - ‬1 min walk
‪Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin - ‬2 min walk
‪Caroline - ‬1 min walk
‪Higbie’s - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Roaring Fork, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and central location. Public transportation is close by: Downtown Station is just 9 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 190 rooms
- Arranged over 15 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Express check-out available
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (2 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
- Pets must be supervised

Internet

- WiFi in public areas*
- WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

- Covered onsite valet parking (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
- Covered onsite extended parking (USD 68 per night)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Grocery/convenience store

Working away

24-hour business center
6 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (6006 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1924
ATM/banking
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Hot tub
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

50-inch LCD TV
Premium digital channels

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Desk chair

Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Roaring Fork - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Stephen F’s Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 22.67 per accommodation, per night

Resort fee inclusions:

Additional inclusions
Fitness center access
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
Phone calls (may be limited)
Pool access

Optional extras

WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
WiFi is available in public areas for USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 to 40 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay

Parking

Covered valet parking costs USD 55 per night with in/out privileges
Covered extended parking costs USD 68 per night
Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Policies

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 55 per night. Extended parking costs USD 68 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel and nearby?

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a hot tub.

Are there restaurants at or near The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Regional cuisine.

What's the area around The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel like?

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is in Downtown Austin, a short 9-minute walk from Downtown Station and 19 minutes' walk from University of Texas at Austin. Our travelers say the local area is very central.