• Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • WiFi in all areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

Only steps from Austin's State Capitol building and within walking distance of other attractions, this hotel features spacious guestrooms furnished with coffeemakers and knowledgeable on-site concierge services. The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is only minutes from the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The University of Texas and scenic Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail are also easily accessible. While staying at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, guests can enjoy 24-hour fitness facilities, complete with an indoor pool. The hotel also features on-site dining at the Roaring Fork, which is open for lunch and dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Royal Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Austin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

American

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.5
High score for Austin
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vivian
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The restaurant (Roaring Fork) and the bar were both good. Location was terrific, It is right downtown near everything and unlike many downtown areas it is not besieged with homeless. I know the...
  • Joop
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Did not have breakfast because it was not included for the price of booking
  • Nellie
    United States of America United States of America
    The central location to our event. The restaurants and bars were great. The staff, from valet to room service was great.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Roaring Fork
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • WiFi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $55 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB American Express Cash is not accepted The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $100 per pet, per stay applies. A maximum of 2 pets per room is allowed

A Nightly Destination Fee of $19 + tax Includes: fitness center access, lobby coffee tea & cart, Wi-Fi, 2 in-room bottled waters, in-room coffee & tea, $10 daily beverage credit, free local calls, indoor pool.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of $500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Austin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Swimming pool
    • Live music/Performance
    • Fitness
    • Locker rooms
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Roaring Fork

  • The prices at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 4.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American