The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta HotelvsAT & T Hotel and Conference Center
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin and AT&T Hotel and Conference Center are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin ranks significantly higher than AT&T Hotel and Conference Center. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin comes in at #9 in Austin with approval from 11 sources including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Star Service.
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Show All Reviews
701 Congess Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
From $106/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Most of its clientele are business travelers, and the InterContinental offers lots of amenities aimed at this market." Full review
Fodor's
"The location is ideal: one block from 6th Street, four blocks from the Capitol, and next door to the historic Paramount Theater." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A restrained formality greets you in the marble-clad lobby of this 1924 beaux arts building. The sort of quiet elegance that attracts privacy-seeking celebs."
Oyster
Upscale
"The InterContinental Stephen F. Austin occupies a historic building in a great location in the heart of downtown Austin." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel weaves together a wonderful blend of old and new...its newly added boutique charm bridges the gap between traditionalists and a younger, hipper crowd." Full review
Gayot
"Today, it is popular with business travelers and downtown revelers --- not to mention lobbyists petitioning their causes in the nearby State Capitol complex."
BlackBook
"Kill the cooler hours on the only terrace overlooking Congress Ave. Bike messengers glide in and out of downtown traffic down below."
Zagat
4.2
"Built in 1924, this "historic" property lures business and leisure travelers with "beautiful" rooms and a Downtown location "in the heart of Austin", within "walking distance" of Sixth Street."
Jetsetter
"Historic downtown hotel with an indoor pool, two restaurants and a buzzy terrace bar overlooking Congress Avenue and the Texas state capitol." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A fashionable place for locals and visitors alike to gather since its beginning in the Roaring Twenties." Full review
AT & T Hotel and Conference Center
1900 University Ave., University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78705
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"Attached like a comfortable broken-in saddle to the Long Horn's alma mater, UTA, this top-notch option may be aimed at academics, but its pseudo-luxurious lilt and low rates are just as..." Full review
Zagat
4.0
"It's not only conferees who appreciate the "first-rate" facilities at this "immaculate" University of Texas campus business hotel, where the 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space is "great"."
Fodor's
"Business travelers, conference attendees, and a host of visiting relatives (in town for UT graduations) frequent this relatively new addition to the University of Texas campus." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This is a business hotel, but even if you aren’t here on business, you'll be comfortable and enjoy being steps away from the heart of UT." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This swanky hotel on the UT campus is perfect for alums who want to relive their college days but in much higher style." Full review