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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta HotelvsKimber Modern Hotel
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin and Kimber Modern Hotel are both endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Kimber Modern Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to InterContinental Stephen F. Austin. Kimber Modern Hotel ranks #8 in Austin with positive reviews from 13 publications including Fodor's, Gayot and BlackBook.
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
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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
Kimber Modern Hotel
Concierge Oyster
Rough Guide Gayot BlackBook Fodor's
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out Show All Reviews
110 The Circle, Austin, TX 78704
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
Concierge "Owners Kimber Cavendish and Vicki Faust have created a quiet, modernist oasis just off Austin's main drag, where a stay is as relaxing as a day at a spa."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This stylish boutique hotel in South Austin has only five guest rooms, and caters to guests looking for a truly private and relaxing hideaway." Full review
Rough Guide "A stunning addition to an already thriving South Congress boutique hotel scene. A modern, architecturally significant structure."
Gayot "Located in the trendy South Congress area of Austin, this boutique hotel is the envy of modern condo owners seeking the slick urban aesthetic."
BlackBook "This boutique hotel is so minimalist that you'll hardly know it's there. There is no signage or valet. The focus is on architecture and design."
Fodor's "A stunning, design lovers’ dream." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Design pioneers Charles and Ray Eames would feel right at home at this artful and sleek hotel: It evokes their modern, yet friendly and livable aesthetic." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This marvel of modern design, with its clean lines and contemporary aesthetic, sits so quietly tucked into a residential street that it’s easily mistaken for a private home." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This seven-room oasis in the heart of Austin is a private enclave in the middle of a quiet residential neighborhood." Full review
Time Out "The illusion of seclusion comes thanks to the hillside design, whose unassuming front façade shields a stunning water feature shaded by a one hundred-year-old live oak tree." Full review
