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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel vs South Congress Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin scores significantly higher than South Congress Hotel. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin is ranked #9 in Austin with positive reviews from 11 publications such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and BlackBook.
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Star Service
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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."
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Fodor's
"The location is ideal: one block from 6th Street, four blocks from the Capitol, and next door to the historic Paramount Theater."
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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."
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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."
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South Congress Hotel
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
On the Grid
Oyster
Afar Magazine
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1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-2475
From $239 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"The South Congress' 83 rooms embody a modern and masculine spirit (exposed concrete, brown leather, oversize windows)."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This is a lively, hip and swanky hotel in the vibrant SoCo district."
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On the Grid
"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."
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Oyster
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."
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Afar Magazine
"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."
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