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South Congress Hotel

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge

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Experience the vibrant energy of South Congress Hotel, where modern style meets Texas charm. Enjoy a rooftop retreat with shopping on site and a poolside bar or dine at one of three restaurants serving up delicious Californian cuisine. With in-room WiFi, bike rentals, and multilingual staff available to assist you during your stay.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £189
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Located in shopping and entertainment areas, this hotel features meeting rooms, coworking spaces, fitness centre, bars, and poolside lounging.
Californian dining delights
The hotel features 3 restaurants with Californian and American cuisine, al fresco dining, diverse bars, a cafe, and vegan options.
Luxurious sleep elements
Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding wrap guests in comfort. Late-night cravings meet their match with in-room service and minibar options.

Room options

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Room (Bouldin) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room (Bouldin)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Congress) | Living room | LED TV

Room (Congress)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Milton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room (Milton)

  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Monroe) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Monroe)

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, Poolside | Balcony

Room, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (River City) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room (River City)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Bunkroom) | Living area | LED TV

Room (Bunkroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • South First Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Zilker Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive
  • Austin Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joann's Fine Foods - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Güero's Taco Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

South Congress Hotel

South Congress Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from South Congress Avenue. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Cafe No Se, one of 3 restaurants, which serves Californian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a 24-hour fitness centre. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 83 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (USD 48.71 per night)
    • On-site valet parking (USD 48.71 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (late night)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces
  • Conference space (2400 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2015
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike parking
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free long-distance and local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

Cafe No Se – This café specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Maie Day – This steakhouse specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Otoko – This sushi bar specialises in sushi and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Manana – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: USD 32.76 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 to 25 per person

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 June 2026 to 31 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs USD 48.71 per night
  • Valet parking costs USD 48.71 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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South Congress Hotel Hotel

South Congress Hotel Austin

South Congress Hotel Hotel Austin

Frequently asked questions

Is South Congress Hotel currently open?

This property is closed from 1 June 2026 to 31 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does South Congress Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, South Congress Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at South Congress Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at South Congress Hotel?

Yes, dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at South Congress Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 48.71 per night. Valet parking costs USD 48.71 per night. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at South Congress Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at South Congress Hotel and nearby?

South Congress Hotel has 3 bars and an outdoor pool, as well as a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near South Congress Hotel?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining and Californian cuisine.

What's the area around South Congress Hotel like?

South Congress Hotel is a short 17-minute walk from Lady Bird Lake and 18 minutes' walk from Colorado River. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

South Congress Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool was described as awesome, relaxing, beautiful, fantastic, and lovely by multiple guests. (14 reviews)
  • Parking was easy, with options for valet or self-park on the property. (3 reviews)
  • The property offers pet-friendly rooms with patios, making it a great place to stay with your dog. (3 reviews)
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Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to park, great hospitality and friendly staff. Clean rooms, very stylish decor.
Megan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I have been going to this hotel since its inception. The staff is warm and helpful. The accommodations are great and we love the location.
Peter, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff , clean hotel
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The parking was close to the entrance and the room was very comfortable.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room. Property is starting to show some wear. Excessive deposit on the room, especially for not having a vehicle in valet. We love staying here. Restaurants and coffee shop are all great. The vibe is coo and location is perfect.
harley, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and lobby!!
Kathryn Baker, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything excelent with this hotel. Comfortable beds, extra clean, nice decorated and very well located. Would stay again for sure
ALEJANDRO DAVID, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and staff
Ashley, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was awesome!
Roderick, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The entire experience was great! The staff are friendly and welcoming. The bar was comfortable, trendy, and had great specialty cocktails. The design and style of the lobby and rooms is warm and comfortable. We had a great stay!
Morgana, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay, staff were amazing.
Trevis, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room was in good condition and the staff was friendly, except the bar tender.
Eric, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

loved location and room. can't beat it, the only thing would be to improve, water temp in shower was chilly esp with open door. thank you for having a cool bar to relax at and good coffee in the am. can't wait to visit again.
Vicki, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Shower had a clear window to the room. No blackout curtains. Water took a long time to get hot. Nightstand lamp constantly flickered like a strobe light. Women’s public restroom in lobby didn’t lock. Location was perfect.
Jaslyn, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel with great service. Location was perfect.
Dena, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Modern hotel with multiple food options. The staff was wonderful!
Tonya, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The grounds are nice, but the rooms lack some basic bathroom amentities (i.e., q-tips, shower caps etc) and a true closet. The rooms are also not business-friendly. My internet went out during multiple calls, and there were only two useful outlets (one under the desk where the TV is, and one next to the bed) and no USB / USB-C ports. Didn't have a chance to use the gym or pool. Drip coffee served downstairs in the morning.
Meghan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. Great customer service and perfect location! Will stay here again!
Laura A, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Property was excellent. The hotel was clean and well maintained. There was a great vibe around the hotel. Staff were super friendly and helpful. No complaints to be made at all.
Lucy, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay and the staff was great!
Kara, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

the room and all general areas were extremely clean and well maintained! the staff was overly kind and helpful throughout our 3 night stay - on numerous occasions at random various times of day! we've been raving about them all day on our travels home and would definitely stay again in the future!
Jordyn, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Their hospitality was good. And I could enjoy by pool and gym. The location was located in the middle of southern cross so you can enjoy the sightseeing.
Michinobu, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I think some areas of the hotel need to be updated a bit, although I still really like this hotel and the location is amazing
Andrea, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Aaron, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Liked the location and hotel was very clean
Chris, 4-night trip