The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta HotelvsLa Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin and La Quinta Inn Austin Capitol are both praised by professional travelers. Overall, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin ranks significantly higher than La Quinta Inn Austin Capitol. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin comes in at 83 with positive reviews from 9 publications such as Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
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
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
300 E 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $53/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Frommer's
"Practically on the grounds of the state capitol, this is a great bargain for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The downtown location is not the most serene, but you can’t get any closer to the handsome state capitol building (you practically share a lawn)." Full review
Gayot
"This La Quinta is located right in the heart of Austin's business district."