INTERCONTINENTAL STEPHEN F. AUSTIN

4.5

Excellent

1,469 reviews

Location

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Value

Certificate of Excellence

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Experience true Texas hospitality from the moment you arrive. Originally built in 1924 and located in the heart of downtown Austin just one block from 6th Street, 5 blocks from the State Capital, and surrounded by all the best that Austin has to offer. Enjoy our rich history, luxurious facilities and accommodations, and true southern hospitality.

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Property amenities

Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room

Pool

Room Service

Free Internet

Restaurant

Bar/Lounge

Banquet Room

Breakfast Available

Business Center with Internet Access

Concierge

Conference Facilities

Dry Cleaning

Heated pool

Indoor pool

Laundry Service

Meeting Rooms

Multilingual Staff

Non-Smoking Hotel

Paid Wifi

Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )

Public Wifi

Wheelchair access

Room features

Accessible rooms

Air Conditioning

Family Rooms

Minibar

Non-Smoking Rooms

Suites

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HOTEL STYLE

Hidden Gem

Classic

HOTEL CLASS

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100Great for walkers

160Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles

92Attractionswithin 0.3 miles

Contact

701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701-3216

+1 877-859-5095

Getting there

Austin-Bergstrom Intl Airport7 mi

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Nearby restaurants

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

5 minAmerican

Truluck's Seafood, Steak, and Crabhouse

5 minAmerican

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro

4 minAmerican

The Capital Grille

5 minAmerican

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Nearby attractions

Bad Wolf Ghost Tours

2 minGhost & Vampire Tours

Pete's Dueling Piano Bar

6 minBars & Clubs

The Driskill

2 minArchitectural Buildings

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas

4 minMovie Theaters

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Rustic yet elegant

Beautiful lobby and majestic staircase leading up, complete with a generous library if you forgot to bring your own book. I was there on business with lots of other people checking in and out at the same time, and everyone was so helpful and friendly. The room was comfortable,…

Date of stay: January 2019

Response from SteveJuscenGM, General Manager at InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

Responded yesterday

Thank you so much for staying with us here at the Stephen F. Austin InterContinental Hotel. I am happy that our staff was so helpful and friendly towards you. We work very hard to assure our guest have a pleasant stay. I hope your business event went well also. Next time you are in town it would be our pleasure to have you stay with us again.

The Stephen F. is one of Austin's two grande dame hotels, the other being the Driskill a block south. It first opened in the Roaring '20s era and was Austin's first "high-rise." It features a jaw-dropper of an entrance and lobby, and a second-floor bar with one of Austin's best…

Date of stay: February 2019

Response from SteveJuscenGM, General Manager at InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

Responded 3 days ago

It sound as if you really know a great deal about our hotel and the area as well as the hotels in our area, almost as if you are from Austin. If not, you sure have done your homework. I am sorry that we did not meet your expectations. We are working hard to enhance our guest's stay at the hotel and are working with all employees to make sure every guest is provided with excellent service. I do hope you will give us another try and stay with us in the future. Thank you for your comments as this is a way to help us make improvements to our service and the hotel. It was a pleasure having you stay with us and as I said, we hope to see you again.

Compressed luxury

The rooms vary in size, and we got one that felt a bit cramped. It was nicely appointed and the bathroom was roomy and comfortable. The staff was attentive and helpful, but if they charge much more for parking I am going to rent my car a cheap motel room nearby and Uber in and…

Date of stay: February 2019

Response from SteveJuscenGM, General Manager at InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

Responded 4 days ago

Hello Mr. John G. Thank you so much for selecting the Stephen F. Austin InterContinental Hotel for your stay while in Austin. Our traditional rooms remain true to our original historic floor plan, but on your next visit, I would recommend booking one of our Deluxe rooms which is almost twice the size and at a modest price increase. Due to the challenges of parking in the heart of downtown Austin, we are unable to offer a less expensive parking alternative while maintaining the quality of service. Next time you are in town it would be our pleasure to have you stay with us again.

Returned list item - great service!

I left my Apple Watch and charger in my room after I checked out. V pleasant and reliable retrieving it and returning it to me, which is much appreciated. Good location, and v helpful porters with luggage and helping to find transportation.

Date of stay: February 2019

Response from SteveJuscenGM, General Manager at InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

Responded 4 days ago

Thank you for staying with us and for sharing your experience with leaving behind your Apple Watch and charger. I am very happy the items were returned to you in a timely manner. It is good to hear of the excellent service our valet provided you also. Next time you are in town it would be our pleasure to have you stay with us again.

Historic Hotel on Congress Ave

The location is excellent for experiencing downtown Austin! From start to finish our stay was great. The king room with sitting area gives plenty of room to move around. I especially appreciated friendly room service at 2:00 a.m.

Date of stay: January 2019

Response from Stay60562904463, General Manager at InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

Responded 1 week ago

Thank you for staying with us and for sharing your experience of our historic boutique hotel. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next stay with us. Regards, Steve Juscen General Manager steve.juscen@ihg.com 512-721-4200

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does the hotel offer an airport shuttle transportation?

Don't think so but you can check with the hotel for other possible arrangements.

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Where is the pool? Is it new?

Pool is in the basement area of Hotel. Saltwater with spa, showers, etc.

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Is there any other available parking besides the valet parking?

The only parking offered by the hotel is valet only. There are other paid lots in the area if you prefer to self park but there are no free parking options in the downtown area.

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Is the minimum check in age 21?

I do not know unfortunately.

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How much does parking cost?

$40

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