The Stephen Austin Royal Sonesta, AustinThe Stephen Austin Royal Sonesta in Austin, United States has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 56 of 256 hotels we score in Austin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5, Agoda 4.0. Rooms from about $319 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Stephen Austin Royal Sonesta is a four-star historic hotel situated on Congress Avenue in downtown Austin. Originally opened in 1924 and renovated in 2013, the building sits within walking distance of the Texas State Capitol and the nightlife of Sixth Street. The property suits business travellers and families, offering an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and two on-site restaurants. Guestrooms include contemporary bedding and complimentary Wi-Fi. While the central location provides easy access to local dining and culture, the valet parking carries a high cost. The hotel is also pet-friendly for those travelling with dogs.What stands out

Central Congress Avenue location

Indoor swimming pool

On-site dining and bar

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Expensive valet parking

Inconsistent cleanliness

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