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Daisy CuratedResearched & Verified4 Star · United States
Austin, United States

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Historic Congress Avenue landmark taking two dogs of any size

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This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.

Daisy's Assessment
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A historic AAA Four Diamond hotel on Congress Avenue near the Capitol, with a terrace looking down the street. It suits travellers who want old-Austin character in a central spot. Two dogs of any size are taken under the Pets Are Welcome at Sonesta programme. Beds, bowls, a mat and treats come at check-in.

What we've verified

Pet fee USD 100
Weight limit none
Up to 2 dogs
Why it's in the collection

You are on Congress Avenue near Republic Square and Wooldridge Square, with the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail a short walk south.

Best suited for

Two dogs of any size, and cats are taken too.

The open question

How the welcome translates in person, at dinner and around the hotel. That's what a Daisy stay will confirm.

Pet pricing

USD 100, Per stay

Verified Experience Snapshot

What we've confirmed, at a glance.

Pet fee
USD 100
Weight limit
None
Max dogs
2
Restaurant
To verify
Bar
To verify
Breakfast
To verify
Beach
No
Pool
To verify
Garden / terrace
To verify
Spa / wellness
To verify
Lobby
Yes
Where dogs can go

Verified with the hotel, honestly marked.

RestaurantTo verify
BarTo verify
Breakfast buffetTo verify
LobbyYes
Spa / wellnessTo verify
Main poolTo verify
Garden / terraceTo verify
BeachNo
Unattended in roomTo verify

The dog supplies are handed over at check-in. Access to the Congress Avenue terrace dining is worth confirming on arrival.

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Practical details

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Pet policy & fees+

Pet fee: USD 100, Per stay

Weight limit: none stated. Maximum dogs: 2.

Two dogs of any size, and cats are taken too.

In-room amenities+

Welcome letter, dog bed, feeding and water bowls, a waterproof mat and treats at check-in.

Compare

How it measures up.

Against two other stays in Austin, on the things that actually decide a trip.

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta HotelAustin1 Hotel AustinAustinArcher Hotel Austin at the DomainAustin
Dogs at breakfastunknownNounknown
Dogs at dinnerunknownNounknown
BarunknownNounknown
Beach accessNoNoNo
Pool for dogsunknownunknownNo
Garden / terraceunknownunknown
Pet feeUSD 100FreeUSD 150
Stars4 Star5 Star4.5 Star
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