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Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown/Convention CentervsThe Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin scores significantly higher than Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin comes in at 85 with recommendations from 11 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown/Convention Center
Frommer's
BlackBook
Gayot
200 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
From $93/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"This conventioneer hotel is a cut above average. The rooms are ample and comfortable, decorated in an understated mix of modern and traditional -- a bit bland." Full review
"This is downtown. Sophistication comes with the real estate. And at a fraction of the price."
"Bringing a New Orleans flavor to the Texas Capitol, this hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of all the action."
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
701 Congess Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
From $106/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"Most of its clientele are business travelers, and the InterContinental offers lots of amenities aimed at this market." Full review
"The location is ideal: one block from 6th Street, four blocks from the Capitol, and next door to the historic Paramount Theater." Full review
"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."
Upscale
"The InterContinental Stephen F. Austin occupies a historic building in a great location in the heart of downtown Austin." Full review
"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
"Today, it is popular with business travelers and downtown revelers --- not to mention lobbyists petitioning their causes in the nearby State Capitol complex."
"Kill the cooler hours on the only terrace overlooking Congress Ave. Bike messengers glide in and out of downtown traffic down below."
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."
"Historic downtown hotel with an indoor pool, two restaurants and a buzzy terrace bar overlooking Congress Avenue and the Texas state capitol." Full review
9.0
"A fashionable place for locals and visitors alike to gather since its beginning in the Roaring Twenties." Full review