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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel | Hotel in Austin

| 9.2 (1033 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Downtown Austin Hotel | The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Hotel in Downtown Austin, Austin

Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
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.


An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, 78701, United States

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Designer toiletries
Bedroom
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Individually decorated
  • Desk chair
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Free local calls
  • Connecting rooms available
Breakfast
  • 2 restaurants
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends: USD 8-40 per person
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea maker
Parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 68 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Accessibility
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Activities
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour fitness center
Entertainment
  • Premium channels
  • Digital channels
  • 50-inch LCD TV
General
  • Computer station
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space (6006 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 6
  • Ballroom
  • Elevator
  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Library
  • Water dispenser
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Smoke-free property
  • Books
  • TV in lobby
Guest Services
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Housekeeping (on request)
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0 per night)
  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 pm; check-in end time: midnight minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged check-out before 11:00 am express check-out available late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
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.
Payment Policy
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) the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
2 total pets pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 100 per pet, per stay pets cannot be left unattended service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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 please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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 this property is professionally cleaned

Reviews

Eric
Jul 1, 2025 02:14:34 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very nice hotel centrally located with amazing staff. Each employee was friendly and helpful.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)
Room Size: m2
1 Queen Bed
Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

General

Rollaway/extra beds (free), Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Room Size: m2
2 Double Beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

General

No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

General

No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

General

Rollaway/extra beds (free), Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Hearing Tub)
Room Size: m2
1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Hearing Tub)

General

No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (One Bedroom Mobility Tub)
Room Size: m2
1 Queen Bed
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (One Bedroom Mobility Tub)

General

No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

General

No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room Size: m2
1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

General

No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Rollin Shower)
Room Size: m2
1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Rollin Shower)

General

No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

General

No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of living rooms 1, Bed count maximum 1
Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

General

No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of living rooms 1, Bed count maximum 1
Suite, 1 King Bed
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed

General

No rollaway/extra beds, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Suite, 1 King Bed (Yellow Rose)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed (Yellow Rose)

General

No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of living rooms 1, Bed count maximum 1

FAQ's

Is this Downtown Austin hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Downtown Austin hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Downtown Austin hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Downtown Austin hotel?

Best-rates for the Downtown Austin hotel starts from $193 per night with includes Pool, TV, Wheelchair Accessible, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Toiletries, Internet, Bar, Breakfast, Hot Tub, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Business Services, Wellness Facilities, Restaurant, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Parking, Accessibility, Guest Services, Laundry with all other facilities. RBO matches every traveller with their perfect accommodation, whether you are travelling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Downtown Austin hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Downtown Austin hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Downtown Austin hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Downtown Austin hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Downtown Austin hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Downtown Austin hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Downtown Austin hotel are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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