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South Congress Hotel

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony
Room (Monroe) | Living area | LED TV
Lobby sitting area
Sun deck
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is £144
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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Room (Congress) | Living room | LED TV

Room (Congress)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 598 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bouldin) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room (Bouldin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bunkroom) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Bunkroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room (River City) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room (River City)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony

Premier Room, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Poolside | Balcony

Room, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Monroe) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Monroe)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 735 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Milton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room (Milton)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 940 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room (Heights)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sixth Street - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Texas State Capitol - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Martin Luther King Jr Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Guero's Taco Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Perla's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

South Congress Hotel

Luxury upscale hotel near Austin Convention Center
Located close to Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and Governor's Mansion, South Congress Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Californian cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket information and 3 meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, multilingual staff and coworking spaces
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 83 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, free infant beds and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 48.71 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 48.71 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe No Se
  • Maie Day
  • Manana
  • Otoko

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,400 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 32.76 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 48.71 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 48.71 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

South Congress Hotel
South Congress Hotel Hotel
South Congress Hotel Austin
South Congress Hotel Hotel Austin

Frequently asked questions

Does South Congress Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at South Congress Hotel?

As of 5 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Congress Hotel on 3 Aug 2025 start from £143.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is South Congress Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at South Congress Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 48.71 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 48.71 per night.

What time is check-in at South Congress Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at South Congress Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is South Congress Hotel located?

Located in South Congress, this luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Austin Convention Center and Governor's Mansion. Texas State Capitol and Zilker Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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South Congress Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 662 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 662 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 662 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 662 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 662 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice hotel with great service. Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great amenities like restaurants, bars, pool, location. Rooms are big and nice. Staff was attentive and helpful. Love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Everything is immaculate. The staff is super friendly plenty of places to go eat especially the Italian restaurant right in front of the hotel across the street plenty of shopping to do around and the parking is free.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Walkable to dining and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Wonderful stay and the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

This is a beautiful Boutique Hotel with lovely staff. The area is perfect for walking shopping and dining. The room was a great size and had a great view of the pool area. Zero complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Our favorite Austin hotel! Chic and cool just like the city. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very easy parking. Convenient location in Austin. Didn’t like the lighting in the room, especially the bathroom, where the lighting is all on one side of the face. No handle bars in the shower. Note that the water is very soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

Pictures are not representative of hotel condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent staff. Convenient parking. Great restaurant and coffee shop. Unbeatable location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Amazing service and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location. Great staff. Lobby couches old, shabby and ripped. Lighting in room very very dim.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Liked the location and hotel was very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

We’ve stayed at south Congress Hotel a number of times visiting our adult children who live in Austin. Staff is friendly. Great location to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great stay and good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great room and convenience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great food Walkabity
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We Love the hotel and the service from ryan at the lobby bar is really special.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

very clean lovely bed perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great location, nice large rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Architecture, beautiful rooms and building
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Incredible stay — super friendly staff and clean, stylish spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great location, great bar. Pricey parking but would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

It has the perfect location and a good vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024