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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel vs Renaissance Austin Hotel

Both InterContinental Stephen F. Austin and Renaissance Austin Hotel are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin scores significantly better than Renaissance Austin Hotel. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin comes in at 85 with approval from 11 reviewers such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Star Service.

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
8 / 10
701 Congess Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
From $106 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Most of its clientele are business travelers, and the InterContinental offers lots of amenities aimed at this market." Full review
Fodor's 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 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 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 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
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Renaissance Austin Hotel
Renaissance Austin Hotel
7 / 10
9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
From $109 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The enormous, skylit lobby of this hotel—connected to the upscale Arboretum shopping center—is an eccentric mix of Victorian-style street lamps, crystal chandeliers, and giant mobiles." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Granted, conventions pay the bills here, but leisure travelers take advantage of low weekend rates and resorty recreational options and pampering staff." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This ten-story hotel is a cornerstone of the Austin Arboretum, an upscale collection of more than 50 specialty boutiques and restaurants."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Apple. Dell. IBM. All clients you're scheduled to visit on this business trip. But locations change once their execs hear you're staying at this Brave New World."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The huge atrium lobby is dramatic, while exterior rooms have attractive views of the thickly wooded rolling hills surrounding the mall. " Full review