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South Congress Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge

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Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony
Room (Monroe) | Living area | LED TV
Coffee shop
Room, Poolside | Balcony
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Austin Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Bouldin) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Bouldin)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Congress) | Living room | LED TV

Room (Congress)

  • 598 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Heights)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Milton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Milton)

  • 940 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Monroe) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Monroe)

  • 735 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Poolside | Balcony

Room, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony

Premier Room, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (River City) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (River City)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bunkroom) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Bunkroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Austin

South Congress stay.Your stay at this South Congress hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and Austin Convention Center. Governor's Mansion and Texas State Capitol are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lady Bird Lake - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Palmer Events Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Martin Luther King Jr Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Perla's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Güero's Taco Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

South Congress Hotel

4-star luxury hotel near Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
South Congress Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include 3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2400 square feet (223 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury South Congress Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Austin hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2400 sq ft of conference space
  • 223 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2015
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
South Congress Hotel offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 48.71 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 48.71 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

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
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 32.76 per accommodation, per night

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 full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 48.71 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 48.71 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

South Congress Hotel
South Congress Hotel Hotel
South Congress Hotel Austin
South Congress Hotel Hotel Austin

Frequently asked questions

How close is South Congress Hotel to the airport?

South Congress Hotel is 10 mi (13-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at South Congress Hotel?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Congress Hotel on Nov 24, 2025 start from $143.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does South Congress Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at South Congress Hotel.

Does South Congress Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at South Congress Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 12 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at South Congress Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at South Congress Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at South Congress Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 48.71 per night, and valet parking for USD 48.71 per night.

Does South Congress Hotel have a pool?

South Congress Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does South Congress Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like Californian cuisine, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does South Congress Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is South Congress Hotel to downtown Austin?

South Congress Hotel is 1.5 mi away from Austin.

South Congress Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 724 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

NIEVES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Riccardo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy you cannot sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stylish stay

Stylish and comfortable hotel. Almost too cool, the rooms have definite “mood lighting” and feel a little too dark to me! Nice pool, great bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

An downgraded upgrade

I did not get the room I booked, a pool side room, but instead was told I was automatically given a complimentary upgrade. It sounded great to me until I realized it was the corner room overlooking and loud and busy street. I was told they were fully booked and unable to accommodate a room change until Saturday. On Saturday I wasn’t given enough time to decide or repack myself. Otherwise the pool staff, the bar staff and the housekeeping were highlights. I didn’t sleep much because of the road noise. I just wanted the room I booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barry Joseph, Palm Beach Gardens

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let’s start with the torn-up leather sofa in the Lobby and the temporary mobile AC. Upstairs the room overlooked an alley with dumpster, room was depressing and all night heard banging and bathroom drain gurgling. I wanted to go use the gym and it was the size of a coat closet, smelled of mold and drywall ceiling repairs were going on. Went to the pool and it looked like the size of a hot tub and that an out of control frat party happened the night before. Pool tiles smashed, missing and safety latter was collapsed and pulled up tiles and concrete! This was NOT the same boutique hotel as depicted in the photos online. I checked out that morning fleeing to a luxury hotel that made my trip to Austin enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay, staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricruz

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

6/10 Okay

Ricardo, El Paso

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Burt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had to move rooms because the AC couldn’t cool room. The second room wasn’t much better, as it never got below 72. Get better AC in the rooms, it’s Austin in July. Also, the rectangular toilets were super weird and hard to flush. The staff was lovely and did their best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meighan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, rooms are clean and no funky smells. We changed rooms because the mattress wasn’t comfortable in the first room but the staff was very accommodating and there was zero issues changing rooms. Wish the bathroom lighting was a tiny bit brighter. Pool was lovely. Food at hotel was tasty, drinks potent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pinar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpfull staff at all levels. Housekeeping was excellent. My only ask would be coffee in the rooms. Otherwise , wonderful property and stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georges-Eric, Houstontt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

NIEVES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking 45 dlls at night The bed was very soft
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Georgianna

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
They charge you a daily fee for amenities (that they do not tell you about), do not clean the room while you are there, but on checkout day start knocking almost every 30 minutes starting at 8am - even though check out is at noon and you put out the do not disturb sign.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, New York

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay in the Heart of South Congress

Got it. Here’s the revised version without em dashes: ⸻ Had a great stay at the South Congress Hotel. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Loved the bar with its great selection and lively atmosphere. The common areas are very comfortable and perfect for lounging, working, or socializing. The gym is well equipped for a hotel, with Peloton bikes and fitness mirrors (I believe from Mirror or a similar brand), which was a nice touch. The pool has a relaxed, low-key vibe that we really enjoyed. Our room had a good balance of style and function. The only downside was the very dim lighting, which wasn’t ideal on a rainy Fourth of July weekend. Still, everything else more than made up for it. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of South Congress and within walking distance of great shops and restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wasn't given my reward credit,although had it in writing.front desk staff wouldn't honor it.gym facility is tiny and not much equipment.Treadmills run-down w/uneven tread.Room service ended @9pm unfortunately.expected more from such a hip area of South Congress in Austin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great service. Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025