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South Congress Hotel

4.0 star property
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Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony
Room (Monroe) | Living area | LED TV
Lobby sitting area
Room, Poolside | Balcony
Gift shop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

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1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704
  • South Congress Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lady Bird Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • St. Edward's University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Room (Congress) | Living room | LED TV

Room (Congress)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Bouldin)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bunkroom) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Bunkroom)

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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

Room (River City)

  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony

Premier Room, Poolside

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Poolside | Balcony

Room, Poolside

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Monroe) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Monroe)

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Milton)

  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Heights)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

South Congress Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges
Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and 3 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
South Congress Hotel offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of South Congress Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from South Congress Avenue. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and 3 bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Californian cuisine at Cafe No Se, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and a few minutes from Austin Convention Center
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
South Congress Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 2357 square feet (219 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury South Congress Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Austin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Cafe No Se – This café specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Maie Day – This steakhouse specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Otoko – This sushi bar specialises in sushi and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Manana – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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

  • 2,357 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

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 business centre
  • 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

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 32.76 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

South Congress Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 624 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Georgetown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food Walkabity
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean lovely bed perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gian

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I have been going to this hotel since it was opened in 2015. It is in a great location. The facility has not been updated and desperately needs it. The couches in the lobby are threadbare and falling apart. The wood laminate in our room was lifting up in several places. The staff, which historically has been helpful and cheerful, was dour and not helpful at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

AISLING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at the South Congress Hotel! From the moment we booked our stay, the customer service was fantastic. When we arrived, the staff welcomed us with big smiles and made checking in a breeze. They even surprised us with a complimentary bottle of champagne to toast our wedding—such a thoughtful touch! Plus, they went above and beyond for our pup, providing cozy bowls and a comfy bed just for him. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alari

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The hotel is clean and nice with a great location around lots of walkable shops & restaurants. They have underground parking that makes it great for easy in & out with the option of valet. The front desk was helpful. Our issue was the noise. We stayed on the second floor and they were hosting a wedding on a Saturday night. We could hear every word from the music being played until it was shut down at 11pm. After that, you could hear all of the clean up and shifting around of chairs/tables that night and into the next morning. We turned on a sound machine and that helped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and convenience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarid

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Medford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Love this place!
I love this hotel & always stay here when I come to Austin. It’s right in the main drag of South Congress. All the live music, shopping, dining & nightlife is right outside your door & walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best thing about this quirky hotel are the cleaning ladies. They were so kind and helpful every day. They were so accommodating and considerate. They are the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location and hotel was very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin, Lexington

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So weird to not be able to control the hot water. Also would have liked to have an alarm clock. (or instructions to work the contraption). Staff was very friendly, cool vibes in the decor, fun and hip location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

María

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great weekend trip with our dog. The hotel itself has several cafe/restaurant options, but it's also very close to lots of other great spots, Zilker, Town Lake, etc. The room was very clean, comfortable, and spacious. We'll definitely return for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024