The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Austin, Texas United States of America

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
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FromThe361
20 days ago
A nice historic hotel near the action The location at 7th and Congress is great. I was close to the action in downtown Austin but not burdened with the noise. The king-bed corner room was small yet comfortable. The furnishings provided a traditional feel. The bed was quite excellent - a great blend of firmness underneath and cushioning atop. The common areas are also on the small side, but enticing, relying some on the hotel's historic nature without pushing that history onto the patrons. The bar had fairly priced cocktails and beverages and excellent staff.

Amenities

Pool - Indoor
Spa
Center- Fitness
Restaurant

Property Location
With a stay at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Austin, steps from Sixth Street and within a 10-minute walk of Texas State Capitol. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Austin Convention Center and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lady Bird Lake.

Rooms
Stay in one of 190 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Amenities
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Beaux Arts hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), a television in a common area, and a ballroom.

Dining
Satisfy your appetite with Regional cuisine at The Roaring Fork, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Austin? This hotel has 6006 square feet (558 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms.

Need To Know Info

The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees. The actual booking amount will be charged in USD. See FAQs for more details.

Customer Reviews

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GuillermoP549
|1 review
Be aware with the parking cost Sharp!!!! The parking valet cost over $60 Dlls per night!!!!! 30% of the total hotel cost was the parking. It is not a hotel if you are going to visit Austin by car.
FromThe361
|1 review
A nice historic hotel near the action The location at 7th and Congress is great. I was close to the action in downtown Austin but not burdened with the noise. The king-bed corner room was small yet comfortable. The furnishings provided a traditional feel. The bed was quite excellent - a great blend of firmness underneath and cushioning atop. The common areas are also on the small side, but enticing, relying some on the hotel's historic nature without pushing that history onto the patrons. The bar had fairly priced cocktails and beverages and excellent staff.
51Bill51
|1 review
The Stephen F. Austin is our go to hotel in Austin. It is a classic. Location is downtown and convenient for driving located on Congress Avenue. Our room was excellent. It was spacious enough to include the queen size bed, credenza, sleeper sofa, desk, chair and closet. The bathroom was well lit, including a night light. The shower offered instant hot water. Counter space was all that we needed. The bed was most comfortable being a pillow top as were the linens. The hotel was clean. It has a warm character, not like what I call hotels that feel like sterile boxes. We enjoyed dinner at Roaring Fork and breakfast at the breakfast venue. Check in was easy and they upgraded our room. The only concern was valet parking which cost $55.00 per night. We will return on our next trip to Austin.
JoelM448
|1 review
Better in the Past This is not the Stephen F Austin Hotel I remember from years past. I used to travel to Austin frequently and always enjoyed staying here, but sadly, much of the old charm has been remodeled away. The unique character of the old rooms, including the tiled bathroom fixtures, is gone. Above the second floor, the hotel now resembles a generic corporate chain. While the location is excellent, I found the overall experience disappointing and overpriced for the level of service provided. There was no turndown service, no robes, and the shampoo dispensers in the shower felt more like something you'd find in a budget motel. Housekeeping had to be requested, and when I did ask, the staff member seemed noticeably irritated. Additionally, the valet service seemed expensive for the area. Unfortunately, the combination of these factors has left me feeling that this is no longer the exceptional hotel it once was. I don’t think I’ll be staying here again in the future.
Wander142551
|1 review
Great experience at the Royal Sonesta Austin,TX Wonderful place..staff is great..friendly and helpful. Restaurant the Roaring Fork and the breakfast cafe were excellent..restaurant is larger than it appears!! Wait staff were great! Outside balcony area in the bar..very fun to sit and sip outside. Room was samll but that was the only bad thing I have to say..beds were great,coffee and tea available in room,did I say the beds were great..maybe the most comfortable I have had. Great location Would highly recommend

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