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South Congress Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Room (Monroe) | Living area
Property grounds
Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Austin Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Bouldin)

Room (Bouldin)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Congress) | Living room

Room (Congress)

  • 56 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Milton)

Room (Milton)

  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Monroe) | Living area

Room (Monroe)

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Poolside | Balcony

Room, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, Poolside | Balcony

Premier Room, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (River City)

Room (River City)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bunkroom) | Living area

Room (Bunkroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the area

Austin

With a stay at South Congress Hotel in Austin (South Congress), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and Austin Convention Center. .This luxury hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Governor's Mansion and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Zilker Park.

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South First Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 12 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joann's Fine Foods - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Güero's Taco Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

South Congress Hotel

South Congress Hotel offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Cafe No Se, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Austin? This hotel has 2400 square feet (223 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Cafe No Se - This café specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Maie Day - This steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Otoko - This sushi bar specializes in sushi and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Manana - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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

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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 transportation 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

South Congress Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 803 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was close to the entrance and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was in good condition and the staff was friendly, except the bar tender.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Baker

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and lobby!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myiia

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved location and room. can't beat it, the only thing would be to improve, water temp in shower was chilly esp with open door. thank you for having a cool bar to relax at and good coffee in the am. can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire experience was great! The staff are friendly and welcoming. The bar was comfortable, trendy, and had great specialty cocktails. The design and style of the lobby and rooms is warm and comfortable. We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULA

I am giving the hotel five stars because the staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The public spaces of the property are very inviting and stylish. My room, a corner loft, was well appointed and quite clean. However, several things in the room require repair. For instance, one of the shower knobs continually fell off, one of the sink faucets significantly leaked when turned on, and one of the tv remotes was non-functional even after having the battery changed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful modern hotel in the perfect Austin location! I was upgraded to a suite on the top floor with a pool view which was gorgeous, and the $40 credit to use was a great bonus. You’re within blocks of some of the most iconic spots on South Congress - highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise Bouquet, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They told us we got a discount at a next door red and when we ask the restaurant told us wasn’t true…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reinaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
amazing room. Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sid J

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excelent with this hotel. Comfortable beds, extra clean, nice decorated and very well located. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvonne

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at South Congress Hotel in Austin was disappointing. We requested early check-in, but even the standard 3 p.m. check-in time wasn’t honored. Our room wasn’t ready until after 4, which threw off our plans. We had also asked for a rollaway bed, and it wasn’t in the room when we arrived. The lobby wasn’t well maintained. There were dirty napkins and lemon wedges on the floor, and it didn’t look like anyone was keeping up with basic cleaning. The couches in the lobby were so worn they had tears in the leather. I tried calling room service twice with no answer, so I had to go downstairs just to place an order. One of the front desk staff members also wasn’t very friendly, which didn’t help the experience. They did try to make up for the check-in issues by giving us three free drink tickets, which I appreciated, but it didn’t change the overall experience. The location was fine, but the room faced Congress Avenue and was loud. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Overall, the hotel feels worn down for the price, and I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025