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    South Congress Hotel

    360 reviews
    #16 of 207 Hotels in Austin
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    1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-2475
    (512) 957-3215
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    4.5 360 reviews
    • Excellent73%
    • Very good16%
    • Average6%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible2%
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    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Parking
    Air Conditioning
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Restaurant
    Room Service
    4 Star accommodation
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    South Congress Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Austin’s iconic South Congress shopping, dining, and entertainment district. It is a thoughtful, local collaboration, designed as a hub of …More activity for the community, making it a destination for both Austin residents and travelers alike. In addition to the 83 rooms and suites that feature custom designer furnishings, a state of the art in-room entertainment system that offers Google Chrome Cast and Apple TV and C.O. Bigelow bath and body products. The hotel also has three restaurants, Cafe No Se, an all-day cafe, Central Standard, an American bar and grill, and Otoko, a 12-seat Japanese omakase restaurant. South Congress Hotel also features Manana, a coffee, juice & bakeshop, pool and lobby bars, an underground parking garage and valet. Less
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    Hotel Amenities
    HOTEL FEATURES
    Pool
    Room Service
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Air Conditioning
    Banquet Room
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Concierge
    Conference Facilities
    Dry Cleaning
    Laundry Service
    Meeting Rooms
    Minibar
    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Outdoor pool
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
    Wheelchair Access
    Beachfront
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
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    Hotel Style
    Luxury
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
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    Hotel Style
    Luxury
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    83
    Price range
    US$213 - US$489 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Location
    United States > Texas > Austin
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    Chic but noisy and uncomfortable
    The hotel is very cool with a great bar scene. However, my room is not comfortable. There is no reading chair, so the only place to sit is on the bed. There is a desk with a leather bench, which is too short for me and waaaay too short for a guy. The plugs are under the desk…
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    Date of stay: November 2018
    Roommate Reunion
    We purposefully chose this hotel for their unique vibe, location and fun queen bunk bed suites for our college roommate reunion. We thought the room would be
    perfect since we all stayed in bunk beds back in college.

    PROS: The bathroom was great and the beds were a dream to slee    …
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    Date of stay: November 2018
    Probably my new favorite hotel
    I was booked in this hotel for business and must say that it is probably my new favorite hotel. At first I wasn't sure what to think, because I am so used to typical hotels and this one is anything but that.
    Walking in, there is no usual front desk. Instead, the employees are dr    …
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    Date of stay: October 2018
    Gem in South Austin!
    Perfect addition to South Congress. I was afraid this hotel was going to overwhelm Congress Ave, but it fits in perfectly. Great Austin vibe! From the lobby, to the restaurants, to the lovely tea/coffee shop in the courtyard - they did an amazing job. Can't wait to go back again!
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    Date of stay: November 2017
    Response from Chris P, Director of Rooms at South Congress Hotel
    Responded Oct. 17, 2018
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the TripAdvisor community following your recent visit. It's great to hear you were able to take advantage of our urban oasis and discover South Congress Hotel while enjoying time in your own city. We feel fortunate to be part of the vibrant South Congress District, and love when our neighbors and fellow Austinites are able to spend time experiencing our award-winning hotel and restaurant offerings. We look forward to your next visit!
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    Modern Hotel with Exceptional Location and Service
    Top notch service at this well located hotel. Very modern, well appointed hotel with truly exceptional service. Loved the location in the middle of the South Congress scene. The Lime scooters out front were a fun way to zip to the river.
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    Date of stay: July 2018
    Response from Chris P, Director of Rooms at South Congress Hotel
    Responded Sep. 5, 2018
    Thank you for staying with us at South Congress Hotel and for sharing your thoughts with the TripAdvisor community. I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our property, along with our team's service. It sounds as if you discovered Austin's newest mode of transportation, and took advantage of our prime location in the South Congress District. I hope you join us again soon, we look forward to welcoming you back!
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    Do you have parking on site and is there any extra charge? Thanks
    Hi Laura A, South Congress Hotel does have onsite parking. Overnight is $29 for both self-parking and valet, so I highly recommend our fantastic valet service. The team is amazing, You are able to retrieve your car via text from anywhere on property to eliminate a potential wait at the valet stand.
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    Do you pay extra for pets? What is the policy?
    South Congress Hotel is pet friendly. We happily provide dog beds, bowls, treats and poop bags. Our concierge team can help arrange a wide array pet services from walking to grooming to doggie daycare. There is a one time pet fee of $125.
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    Planning to stay here for a bachelorette party ..Is this hotel close enough to 6th street to go out there at night ? I have been told by numerous people to stay in the area of 6th but really like this hotel and have also read on here it's a good area to be .
    Uber no longer operates in Austin. The hotel has a shuttle but it will only drop you off, they don't pick up. Taxis are easy. I would not recommend it for a bachelorette party, the rooms aren't very sound proofed. We were just opening birthday cards at 10 pm, chatting and laughing when they sent someone (one person) to our room saying there was a noise complaint. Are you in the bunk rooms? There's not a curtain around the shower so it's kind of awkward taking a shower while others getting ready. The pool's great and cafe NoSe is lovely and fun. The management staff really disrespected me in their response to my similar, earlier comments, and never contacted me to discuss my concerns as I requested. They also misrepresented our time by suggesting that their staff planned our outings which was untrue, I planned it all except the rides, which they helped with. I would stay on South Congress, fun shops and restaurants, close to bike paths and paddle boarding. Check out two stepping at the Broken Spoke, so much fun! Austin is a wonderful place, you will have a great time!!
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    Is this a good hotel for kids?
    Not really.I used to travel a bunch with my kids.The Embassy on Barton Springs is great
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    Can registered guests have family members from Austin enjoy the pool during the daytime for a short visit?
    Registered guests are allowed to have up to for outside guests at the pool.
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    "I don't know if there are quieter rooms but I would ask!"
    "Get a room with South Congress view to experience vibe and energy of the SOCO area"
    "Get a room on the second floor in the back. No view but this area isn't known for that and it's convenient to the pool area"
    "The Heights room was very quiet"
    "If a quiet stay is important to you, ask about staying on the top floor."
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