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Downright Austin, A Renaissance HotelvsSouth Congress Hotel
Both Sheraton Austin at the Capitol and South Congress Hotel are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, South Congress Hotel ranks slightly better than Sheraton Austin at the Capitol. South Congress Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with accolades from 8 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
Frommer's
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Time Out
701 E. 11th St., Austin, TX 78701
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
"The Sheraton is a good deal. It's 5 blocks east of the capitol and within easy walking distance of downtown and the university campus." Full review
"The chain's Sweet Sleeper bedding is available in all rooms, with pillow-top mattresses, layers of soft linens, and a mix of firm and cushy pillows. " Full review
"Thanks to its location near the State Capitol, this 365-room hotel primarily attracts a corporate clientele."
"You couldn't sleep last night. You were clogged with a gnarly combo of ragweed and pollen. Didn't they tell you Claritin is powerless to Central Texas allergens? You switch hotels when..."
"BackYARD at Waller Creek channels everyone's favorite backyard party, a spot where BBQ, games, live music and cocktails converge. Stop by with your crew for breakfast, lunch, dinner or..." Full review
South Congress Hotel
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
On the Grid
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-2475
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"The South Congress' 83 rooms embody a modern and masculine spirit (exposed concrete, brown leather, oversize windows)." Full review
8.0
"This is a lively, hip and swanky hotel in the vibrant SoCo district." Full review
"With 83 cool, minimalist-chic rooms, Paul Qui’s Otoko, Café No Sé, Central Standard, Sunroom Boutique, and a rooftop pool, South Congress Hotel is the spot to be." Full review
Upscale
"This trendy, 83-room boutique opened in 2015 and has made a name for itself thanks to its stunning design and excellent location on Austin’s bustling South Congress Avenue." Full review
"Housed in a low-rise building on one of Austin’s trendiest streets, the South Congress Hotel is much more than just a place to stay." Full review
"South Congress Hotel offers 83 rooms of understated luxury, but a stay at the South Austin newcomer offers much more than just slumber. " Full review
Readers' Choice Award
"Don’t let the tablet-toting, coffee-chugging VCs in the lobby spook you: This outstanding new hotel is the best place to tap into Austin’s addictive energy." Full review
"Stylish, spacious, and often full of locals at happy hour, this hotel is built on prime real estate in South Congress"
"SoCo’s namesake hotel is not only in the heart of the district’s hottest shopping and restaurant row, it contributes to that hipness, drawing locals to its trendy dining and retail spaces" Full review
"Austinites take their staycations at this boutique hotel, a smallish property that somehow squeezes four eateries, two bars, several shops and a pool into its stylish footprint." Full review