The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta HotelvsFour Seasons Hotel Austin
Both InterContinental Stephen F. Austin and Four Seasons Hotel Austin are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Austin ranks significantly higher than InterContinental Stephen F. Austin. Four Seasons Hotel Austin comes in at #3 in Austin with accolades from 18 reviews like Hideaway Report, Gayot 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
Four Seasons Hotel Austin Show All Reviews
98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701-4039
From $695/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Think cowhide can't be classed up? Try camping out in the Southwestern-themed Four Seasons for a few days."
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From March through October, ask for a terrace room overlooking the Congress Avenue bridge, so you can watch the bat colony fill the sky at sunset.
Fodor's
"You get what you pay for in superior service and amenities at this elegant hotel on beautifully manicured grounds overlooking Lady Bird Lake." Full review
Jetsetter
"A luxe cocoon with a Southwestern edge located on downtown Austin’s Lady Bird Lake." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Four Seasons Austin is one of the city’s most beloved and well-known luxury properties, enjoying a prime downtown location and phenomenal lake views." Full review
Star Service
"This Four Seasons, located two blocks east of Congress Avenue, remains Austin's most luxurious property, an exceptional endeavor purpose-built to impress even hard-to-please travelers." Full review
Gayot
"Set on the shores of Lady Bird Lake, this upscale hotel offers a tranquil setting within a short walk of the State Capitol, Sixth Street District and Austin Convention Center."
BlackBook
"The king of luxury chain hotels. What else is there to say? This one rests on a fab lakefront location downtown."
Zagat
4.3
"An "intimate ambiance" pervades this "wonderful hotel with a Texan twist"."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Situated at the edge of lovely Lady Bird Lake, Four Seasons Hotel Austin offers the brand’s signature luxury service and amenities in the heart of Austin’s downtown district." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Four Seasons luxury done Texas style means leather chairs, cowhide couches and native limestone." Full review