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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta HotelvsThe LINE Austin
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin is the choice of most reviewers compared to Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin Downtown. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin scores 85 with positive reviews from 11 publications like Time Out, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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
The LINE Austin Fodor's Gayot BlackBook Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Frommer's Show All Reviews
111 Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This informal riverside hotel has an attractive outdoor pool patio with prime views of Lady Bird Lake and Congress Avenue Bridge sunset bat flights." Full review
Gayot "You can't ask for a better location than this, right on Congress Avenue with Lady Bird Lake and the Congress Avenue Bridge just behind."
BlackBook "Starbucks and T.G.I. Friday's are near. As in onsite. If that isn't comfort enough, your Sleep Number bed will make up the difference."
Zagat3.8
"Tourists and business travelers alike appreciate this Downtown chain link with "unique" fish tanks in the lobby and an "excellent" location, overlooking Austin's famous bat bridge."
Travel + Leisure "This 413-room hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown and overlooks Congress Bridge, where Austin’s famous bat population emerges every evening at sunset." Full review
Afar Magazine "Austin has established itself as a foodie destination on par with New York and Los Angeles." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The vibe at Austin’s LINE Hotel is Mad Men transported into the contemporary art scene. From arrival at the striking porte-cochère at the front of the property reveals a restored concrete..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The rooms are more fun and distinctive than at nearby competitors...It also makes an effort to introduce you to Austin's growing visual-arts scene." Full review
Frommer's "The lobby has become light and airy, with a Zen-meets-the-Hill-Country vibe. Furnishings are sleek and minimalist, while floor-to-ceiling windows drink in views of the foliage-fringed shores " Full review
Frommer's "The lobby has become light and airy, with a Zen-meets-the-Hill-Country vibe. Furnishings are sleek and minimalist...all concessions have been carefully chosen for the world stage" Full review
