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Hilton Austin AirportvsThe Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin is preferred by most writers compared to Hilton Austin Airport. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin ranks #9 in Austin with approval from 9 reviewers such as BlackBook, oyster.com and Frommer's.
Hilton Austin Airport
Fodor's
Gayot
Frommer's
9515 Hotel Drive, Austin, TX 78719
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The atrium is like a Texan starship, with a dome soaring above three balconied floors, and limestone pillars surrounding a central bar area." Full review
Gayot "For air travelers, it doesn't get more convenient than this hotel, which is located right on the grounds of Austin Bergstrom International Airport."
Frommer's "So close to the airport you can almost see your gate, this hotel—known as “the Donut” for its round shape—has a central atrium, a restaurant and bar, and a coffee shop" Full review
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
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."
OysterUpscale
"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."
Zagat4.2
"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 Telegraph9.0
"A fashionable place for locals and visitors alike to gather since its beginning in the Roaring Twenties." Full review
