701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701, United States
#87 of 214 hotels in Austin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 298 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Free Wifi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: July 10, 2025
Robert
United StatesThe elevators were down on our day to check out. We were on the 14th floor. They sent someone. Up the grab the big luggage. But we had to walk down 14 fights. They did take off the valet charge for 3 nights as an apology, which was awesome.
The staff was great. We ate at the restaurant inside the hôtel. Me and my wife shared a Tomahawk wood fired it was great. The Valet service was friend and professionnel. We text before heading down to get our car there was never more than a 3 minute wait. Room was super clean, and beds were confortable.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Tim
BelgiumGood, discrete service. Friendly staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Sava
SerbiaAmazing location, great restaurant downstairs, very friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Kathy
United StatesRoom 410 has the craziest lighting, going on and off. Problem with sheets was quickly addressed.
Staff were so responsive. Nice location and outdoor seating at bar.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 8, 2025
John
United StatesPrice of room was much higher booking in advance than at the time we stayed there. Almost double. We felt ripped off.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 9, 2024
Jenevein
United Statesn/a
The location.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 27, 2024
Adams
United KingdomLocation
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 31, 2024
Lisa
BermudaThe only negative is really more a comment. We had drinks in the bar upstairs a couple of evenings after returning to the hotel from dinner but were disappointed that they didn't stay open a bit later on the weekend. Yes, you can move to what they call the 'public' balcony but it is not the same. The bar was full the nights we were there and we were not the only ones disappointed with the early closing.
The hotel is very welcoming and secure. The room was huge and lovely with a very comfortable king size bed. The vanity area with magnifying mirror and vanity bench seat was an unexpected but a great addition to the bathroom. Everything about the room was good. We had breakfast once in the hotel and it was well prepared with good coffee. We also had dinner in the restaurant one evening which was also wonderful and good value. The upstairs bar was also a great place to sit on the balcony in the evening. I highly recommend this hotel. Everyone who worked there were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 2, 2024
Clare
SingaporeThe shower/bath would not drain, so when having a shower you are standing in a few inches of water. It then took over an hour to drain. The aircon in our room was crazy loud. Appreciate it’s an old hotel but this needs sorting.
The facade, the foyer, our room.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 3, 2024
Matthew
United StatesOur stay was at the beginning of a holiday weekend, and there was a University Home game the same night. Louder than usual , I guess, music from the venue across the street! Would have been nice to have a "code enforced Quiet Time" for them to Turn Down the Noise!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 16, 2024
Jack
United StatesSpacious Rooms
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 16, 2024
Oleg
AustraliaNothing
Well maintained historical building
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Torres
United StatesVery small shower and dated decor .
Close to 6th and the Roaring fork was good and convenient.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Patrick
BrazilThey charge everything separately even for a microwave in the room, there is a daily destination fee, you can't use the 10 dollars credit of the destination fee for the breakfast or bodega, the hotel looks old fashioned and needs some renovation, the carpet in my floor was worn out, there was no breakfast buffet, the bedroom AC is very loud, even on low fan which disturbs light sleepers.
Location and staff, specially Oscar from the front desk.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Kathy
United StatesThe hotel is in a very busy location and you have to valet park which is expensive. If you want to check in early or check out late, there is a charge. And they never cleaned our room during a 3 night stay.
The hotel is right next to the Paramount where we were seeing several comedy shows so the location was great for us.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Julia
United KingdomGreat location. Friendly & helpful reception. Beautiful, spacious and well equipped room and bathroom. Gorgeous breakfast with the lovely Douglas welcoming us like old friends and giving us helpful tips.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Anton
AustriaThe restaurant in the hotel is not affiliated with the hotel. When we arrived for dinner at the restaurant (after a long trip) they made it seem that they were doing us a favor by giving us a table without reservation even though it wasn't full.
Great location, in the center of downtown. Friendly staff all around. The hotel has a nice historic feel, but the rooms are still modern and well equiped. All in all, can recommend!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Michele
United StatesDated hotel
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Julia
United KingdomLess keen on shower over bath but bathroom itself was beautiful, spacious and with a seated area. Housekeeping was intermittent.
Fab location. Beautiful hotel & room. Friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Vivian
United StatesI was asked if I wanted the room cleaned every day. I would be okay with that; I don't need fresh sheets and towels every day. However, give me an incentive. If I opt to have my room cleaned only every two or three days, cut the cost of the room by at least a token amount, maybe $20-30. The room is already expensive.
The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The restaurant (Roaring Fork) and the bar were both good. Location was terrific, It is right downtown near everything and unlike many downtown areas it is not besieged with homeless. I know the homeless need places, but in some cities, they are so numerous they can take the pleasure out of any location. However, the drawback of a downtown location is that even on the 8th floor there was a lot of city noise. If this would bother you, bring ear plugs.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Joop
United KingdomSee above
Did not have breakfast because it was not included for the price of booking
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Nellie
United StatesWe upgraded to a higher level for a view of the city, but from the side we were on, the view was blocked.
The central location to our event. The restaurants and bars were great. The staff, from valet to room service was great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Ashley
United StatesWe had to call maintenance twice. One for a broken phone and sink wasn’t draining
Close to famous 6th street and we walked everywhere
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: November 26, 2023
Caroline
United KingdomThere was not anything we would wish to criticise.
Great staff, good clean room and excellent location.
Stayed in November 2023
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