The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 557 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location and comfortable bed. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

- Pet friendly
- Indoor swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
- Heating
- Elevator
- Parking on site
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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Austin, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 21, 2009Hotel chain/brand: Sonesta Hotels , Royal Sonesta
- 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
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- Alta
United States of America
“Great location and comfortable bed. Staff was very friendly and helpful.” - LLysandra
United States of America
“The staff were super nice. The hotel was great, huge rooms and staff recommended places to go.” - ZZiggy
United States of America
“Great property! The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful.” - John
United States of America
“Staff was incredible, valet was amazing. Every time we headed out for a short walk they would ask if we had something to do or if we needed some ideas. One even asked why we were there (oddly no staff at the desk did) when we told him it was our...” - Michael
United States of America
“When visiting Austin, this hotel has become our preferred choice. The combination of price and location offers unbeatable value. There are numerous excellent dining options just around the corner and even on-site. One aspect we particularly...” - Abigail
United States of America
“The staff was amazing! So friendly and went above and beyond for us.” - Sherry
United States of America
“Very clean, great location, pool and Jacuzzi nice and clean and everything works. Comfortable bed. I was treated very politely with wonderful customer service. The valet option is awesome since you have to pay for parking.” - Jim
United States of America
“Nice large room with comfy bed! Was given an upgrade for a fair price.” - Caressa
United States of America
“loved the location, easy to walk around Downtown. hotel was beautiful and the lounge/bar on the second floor was awesome.” - Waleska
United States of America
“Beds were very comfortable, staff was friendly, great terrace to sit and take in the sounds, location is fantastic.”

Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
how much is parking?
Valet option: Standard size cars are $49.00 + tax. & SUVs and larger vehicles are $54.00 + tax. Self Parking Option: Perry Brooks Garage on Brazos be..Answered on 17 April 2021Is the this a double room with two beds or a double bedroom?
We feature double rooms with two double size bedsAnswered on 31 August 2021How much extra is it to bring my dog?
Yes, the pet fee is $100 per stay.Answered on 31 August 2021Parking???
Below this link will give you the prices of parking. https://www.sonesta.com/us/texas/austin/stephen-f-austin-royal-sonesta-hotel/parkingAnswered on 10 April 2021Is a charging station for Tesla cars available?
yes, we have 2 Telsa charging stations.Answered on 17 April 2021Do I have to be 21 + to check in ?
Yes, you do. Thank you and sorry for the late reply.Answered on 22 January 2021- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Roaring Fork
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forLunch • Dinner
Amenities of The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- 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
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Refrigerator
- Live sports events (broadcast)Off-site
- Live music/PerformanceOff-site
- Hot tub
- Telephone
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Express check-in/out
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Fitness center
- English
- Spanish
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.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered 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
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.
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
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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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.
FAQs about The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
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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)
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Room options at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
- Triple
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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Roaring Fork
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Guests staying at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 4.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- American
- À la carte
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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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.
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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.