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South Congress Hotel

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

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This vibrant hotel blends modern style with Texas charm. Enjoy the rooftop retreat, on-site shops, and poolside bar. Three restaurants serve Californian cuisine. Amenities include in-room WiFi, bike rentals, and multilingual staff ready to assist.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$351
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Room (Bouldin)

Room (Bouldin)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Congress) | Living room

Room (Congress)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Milton)

Room (Milton)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Monroe) | Living area

Room (Monroe)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (River City)

Room (River City)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bunkroom) | Living area

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
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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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 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palmer Events Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Perla's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Güero's Taco Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Coffee - ‬5 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, bike parking and 3 meeting rooms
  • ATM/banking 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

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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

  • 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
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

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 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

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 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Congress Hotel on 24 Nov 2025 start from AU$300.45, 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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Reviews

South Congress Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 721 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel with multiple food options. The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel so much we’ve made it an annual tradition to stay when we visit Austin (a city with a LOT of great hotel options). This last visit exceeded our expectations in terms of the room and hospitality of the staff. I highly recommend staying here, especially if you would like to be within walking distance of great dining and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel. Great customer service and perfect location! Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

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

Stylish stay

Stylish and comfortable hotel. Almost too cool, the rooms have definite “mood lighting” and feel a little too dark to me! Nice pool, great bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael J

Liked: Amenities
Love the look of the hotel. Great restaurants. Excellent service in all areas. The hotel is in a prime spot to check out a lot of shops, bars, restaurants and clubs. Safe neighborhood. One caveat, what’s with the ice? Really missed having ice in the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Room was to dark even with all the lights on. Not enough privacy in the shower. Anyone in the bedroom could catch you take a shower. Did not like the industrial (or whatever the look is they’re going for) look they seem to have going on. Had big problem with Maie Day restaurant, they managers seemed to be a little weak on the concern.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

NIEVES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking 45 dlls at night The bed was very soft
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meighan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, rooms are clean and no funky smells. We changed rooms because the mattress wasn’t comfortable in the first room but the staff was very accommodating and there was zero issues changing rooms. Wish the bathroom lighting was a tiny bit brighter. Pool was lovely. Food at hotel was tasty, drinks potent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice large rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay — super friendly staff and clean, stylish spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing hotel and top notch service. We got a suite and it was very comfortable and stylish. Great place for couples.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool, comfortable hotel and friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Dominique

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Also happy the bar was open later and had food options. Nice clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was great. Everyone employed there was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property, excellent pool. Friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay with our pooch

We had a great stay at the South Congress hotel. We brought our dog & they had us in a room with a patio which was great for our pooch. The room was a little worn but it was a suite that they put us in as an upgrade from a regular room. We would definitely come back & stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great last minute experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved it.

Loved this hotel. Great location and hip vibe overall. The pool was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

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