The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
Property description
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.
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8.8
Fabulous
Based on 1,015 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
48%
Couple
30%
Family
11%
Group
6%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel earns praise for its historic charm, central downtown location near the Capitol and 6th Street, friendly staff, comfortable beds, and the popular second‑floor bar and terrace overlooking Congress Avenue.
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10
Mary
6 days ago
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Stayed 1 night
I had made a reservation more than a week ago, but when I arrived at 5 o’clock for a 4 o’clock check-in, the room wasn’t ready. I also discovered that the walk-in shower wasn’t available, and the house was full. I was concerned, because I have difficulty with an , and the house was full. I was concerned, because I have difficulty with a full-size tub.After some conversation with the very kind woman at the desk, a manager discovered there was a room available. It happened to be an upgraded room, but they accommodated me anyway, which went above and beyond their obligations. I enjoyed the hotel very much, and every single thing a person could want was in that room. Ordinarily, the Royal Sonesta is out of my price range, so it was a special treat to stay there, and especially to be treated with such consideration – not only of my physical limitations, but of me as a person.
I had made a reservation more than a week ago, but when I arrived at 5 o’clock for a 4 o’clock check-in, the room wasn’t ready. I also discovered that the walk-in shower wasn’t available, and the house was full. I was concerned, because I have difficulty with an , and the house was full. I was concerned, because I have difficulty with a full-size tub.After some conversation with the very kind woman at the desk, a manager discovered there was a room available. It happened to be an upgraded room, but they accommodated me anyway, which went above and beyond their obligations. I enjoyed the hotel very much, and every single thing a person could want was in that room. Ordinarily, the Royal Sonesta is out of my price range, so it was a special treat to stay there, and especially to be treated with such consideration – not only of my physical limitations, but of me as a person.
10
Matthew
last week
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Stayed 7 nights
The tub shower was perfect. The hotel had the best gym equipment of any hotel I have ever stayed in.
The tub shower was perfect. The hotel had the best gym equipment of any hotel I have ever stayed in.
8
John Timothy
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
They only have valet parking option. So if you're a park yourself type of person better not pay for their parking. But aside from that we had a great stay.
They only have valet parking option. So if you're a park yourself type of person better not pay for their parking. But aside from that we had a great stay.
8
Alexandra
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 4 nights
This is a gorgeous historic hotel, and on the whole we enjoyed our stay, but it is above an all-night speakeasy. 3 out of our 4 nights we had loud base drum sounds well into the morning. This was fine for the adults in our party who could sleep in ear plugs, but my daughter was kept up until 1-2am those 3 nights. If you’re a party of adults- 5 stars. If you have any children or sensitive sleepers- skip.
This is a gorgeous historic hotel, and on the whole we enjoyed our stay, but it is above an all-night speakeasy. 3 out of our 4 nights we had loud base drum sounds well into the morning. This was fine for the adults in our party who could sleep in ear plugs, but my daughter was kept up until 1-2am those 3 nights. If you’re a party of adults- 5 stars. If you have any children or sensitive sleepers- skip.
10
Jeffrey
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff was friendly and very attentive. Restaurant and bar are great. Lovely stay!
Staff was friendly and very attentive. Restaurant and bar are great. Lovely stay!
701 Congress Avenue, Congress Avenue Historic District, Austin, Austin (and vicinity), Texas, United States of America
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 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lady Bird Lake.
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From 16:00 to 00:00
Before 11:00
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