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About the Hotel

701 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

The Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin Hotel - A historic 4-star downtown hotel with indoor pool, bar terrace, and Capitol views

Located in downtown Austin's business district at Congress Avenue and 7th Street, The Royal Sonesta features the only outdoor terrace overlooking the Capitol building. This AAA Four-Diamond Austin hotel offers an indoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes. Three dining venues include Roaring Fork restaurant, Café Fuller, and Stephen F's Bar & Terrace. The 6000 square feet of event space accommodates up to 400 guests. Guest rooms feature marble bathrooms with Agraria toiletries, mini-fridges, and work desks. Two Tesla charging stations are available in the valet parking area. A fashionable gathering spot since the 1920s, the Royal Sonesta puts guests steps from the Paramount Theatre and walking distance to the Texas Capitol.

Pros

The only outdoor terrace on Congress Avenue with Capitol views

Historical property dating back to the Roaring Twenties

Three distinct dining venues including wood-fired specialties

Advanced fitness center with Peloton bikes and 24/7 access

Cons

Valet parking fees range from $20-55 per day

No spa facilities on-site

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Cozy rooms, spacious suites, and family-friendly homes, all with flexible cancellation policies & special deals
Deluxe Double Room Two Double Beds
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2 persons
26 m² 
Bed options:
2 Double beds
Heating
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2 persons
51 m² 
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1 King-size bed
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2 persons
23 m² 
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Getting around

Easily find local transportation options to help you explore

City Centre
Austin400 m
Airports
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 13.2 km
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional (GRK) 111.7 km
Train
Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train 2.4 km
Train100 m

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Paid Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed (limited amount or weight)
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Paid breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

701 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
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Texas African American History Memorial
470 m
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Bremond Block Historic District
510 m
Restaurants
Roaring Fork
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Stephen F's Bar
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Caroline Restaurant
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Upstairs at Caroline
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Small Victory
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The Driskill Bar
170 m
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The Townsend
100 m
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Ancho's Restaurant
240 m
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Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
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Italic
270 m
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Gino's East
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