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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Sixth Street

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly

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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Capitol
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Preferred)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (One Bedroom Mobility Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Yellow Rose)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Central Austin getaway .You'll be steps from Sixth Street and within a 10-minute walk of Texas State Capitol with a stay at this Downtown Austin hotel. Also, Lady Bird Lake is within half a mile (1 km) and Austin Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lady Bird Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 9 min walk
  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Blue Grocery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Omni Hotel Atrium Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Sixth Street
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 6006 square feet (558 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Beaux Arts Austin hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 190 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 6006 sq ft of conference space
  • 558 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1924
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 8 to 40 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 22.67 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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 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)

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel to the airport?

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is 11.3 mi (15-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 The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

As of Feb 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel on Mar 1, 2026 start from $188.17, 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 The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel.

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 40 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to noon.

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 55 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 68 per night.

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel have a pool?

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Regional cuisine, happy hour, and light fare.

Does The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel to downtown Austin?

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Austin.

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 840 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1125 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel and a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAM

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jade

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

McGinnis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great old classic hotel, centrally located incfedibly friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Location, room, restaurants, bars. Byt the best part was the staff! 10/10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location. Front desk staff were exceptional. Didnt have breakfast or drinks but highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was friendly and everything was clean :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Didrik

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room wasn't impeccably clean, not really dirty per se, but could find some dust and stains in corners etc. The AC was so loud that it was almost impossible to sleep when it kicked on during the night. But, as far as a place to sleep, it did alright and wouldn't avoid it on an upcoming visit. My credit card was charged an equivalent to a resort fee and some taxes etc. after the stay without any notice from the hotel, had to go back to get a receipt for it, which was a bit annoying.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence, Basingstoke

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, easy to walk to all the sights downtown. Robia on reception was very helpful and is a credit to the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn Ellen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Newport

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice staff and good central location. Not super fancy accommodations and not brand new but nice enough. Definitely an issue with homeless people on nearby sidewalks, some fairly belligerent. No reflection on the hotel but something to keep in mind about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexys

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom is too small and not well thought out. AC controls confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, comfortable bed and desk to work at. Centrally located to music venues and a wide variety of restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front staff. Gym good lap pool nice temp. Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, San Antonio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE the Stephen Austin Royal Sonesta!! Everyone is professional, polite, accommodating and just plain nice. Words cannot adequately describe the beautiful facility. Definitely our Austin destination!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the property was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Cedric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but the double beds are small. The cocktails at the bar were good, but there is no service, either on the terrace or in the dining room, on a Friday night. The bathtub was all chipped and the coffee maker didn't work. It's really too expensive for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025