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South Congress Hotel

4.0 star property
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Room (Monroe) | Living area
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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
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Zilker Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Texas State Capitol
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Room (Congress)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 (Bunkroom)

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

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Room (River City)

Room (River City)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 26 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, 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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Room (Monroe)

  • 68 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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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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About this property

South Congress Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and bars
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 center, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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.
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 like 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • 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
  • Dogs welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
South Congress Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a 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.

Business amenities include 3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2400 square feet (223 square meters) 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 full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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)
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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 (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
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

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. 506 out of 702 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 702 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 702 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 702 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 702 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Clement

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raynard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominique, Eunice

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary

Our 30th Anniversary Trip! Thank you to the staff and everyone that made this a perfect trip!! We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Redmond

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edmund

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is beautiful and the room was very spacious and stylish. However, the toilet didn’t work properly and the room and the bathroom, in particular, are not well lit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Burton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay at South Congress Hotel was wonderful. The rooms were beautiful and the service was excellent. The location is unbeatable. I will be back for another staycation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Great staff. Lobby couches old, shabby and ripped. Lighting in room very very dim.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was great but the valet gave me a flat tire and refused to do anything about it, they simply told me to talk to my insurance… very shocked at this lack of customer service. They still made me pay for my valet! Very disappointed and shocked from a “luxury” hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025