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.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 13 min drive
Austin Station - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Home Slice Pizza - 2 min walk
Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar - 4 min walk
Jo's Coffee - 5 min walk
Güero's Taco Bar - 3 min walk
Hopdoddy Burger Bar - 3 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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING
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
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 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.
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 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 1-minute walk from South Congress Avenue and 18 minutes' walk from Lady Bird Lake. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Reviews
South Congress Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The pool was described as awesome, relaxing, beautiful, fantastic, and lovely by multiple guests. (12 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
Great location
Located on south congress, close to lots of shops and food. Walkable to 6th street and bat bridge. Lovely roof top pool, nice way to spend the last day of our trip
Room and bathroom were huge!
Katy
Katy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Sep 2025
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
Jordyn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2025
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
Michinobu, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Stayed at hotel with daughter for a concert. Staff very friendly and accommodating. They gave us great information on dining and shopping. Very attentive to my daughter and made sure she felt comfortable and welcomed. Super happy with overall service
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Wonderful hotel. Great customer service and perfect location! Will stay here again!
Laura A
Laura A, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Aug 2025
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.
jennifer
jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Great amenities like restaurants, bars, pool, location. Rooms are big and nice. Staff was attentive and helpful. Love this place.
Nathan
Nathan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2025
Had a great stay
Ashly
Ashly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2025
Wonderful stay and the staff was great!
Kara
Kara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2025
My stay at South Congress Hotel was wonderful. The rooms were beautiful and the service was excellent. The location is unbeatable. I will be back for another staycation!
Burton
Burton, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
9 Jul 2025
Parking 45 dlls at night
The bed was very soft
NIEVES
NIEVES, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
magical stay!
all the staff were awesome!
friendly and fun, great travel advice. we needed some extra assistance and received it in plus!
Andy at front desk was a delight
Ashley at the bar was an alchemist making cocktails and made our evening a hoot!
The young woman at the pool was great as well’
Therese
Therese, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
1 Sep 2025
Bar Manager was Unprofessional
The bar manager was very unprofessional and tried to intimidate me They also put me in a handicap room and it was very uncomfortable
Marcelo
Marcelo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2025
Walkable to dining and shopping
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun 2025
Anniversary
Our 30th Anniversary Trip! Thank you to the staff and everyone that made this a perfect trip!! We’ll be back.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2025
Our favorite Austin hotel! Chic and cool just like the city. Staff is very friendly.
Ben
Ben, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2025
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Everything is immaculate. The staff is super friendly plenty of places to go eat especially the Italian restaurant right in front of the hotel across the street plenty of shopping to do around and the parking is free.
Juan
Juan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
This is a beautiful Boutique Hotel with lovely staff. The area is perfect for walking shopping and dining. The room was a great size and had a great view of the pool area. Zero complaints.
Craig
Craig, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Liked the location and hotel was very clean
Chris
Chris, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2024
Great stay and good value for money.
Alfredo
Alfredo, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
Amazing service and staff
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
Excellent staff. Convenient parking. Great restaurant and coffee shop. Unbeatable location.
Sherri
Sherri, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Great location, nice large rooms
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2024
Incredible stay — super friendly staff and clean, stylish spaces.
Cara
Cara, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
We’ve stayed at south Congress Hotel a number of times visiting our adult children who live in Austin. Staff is friendly. Great location to restaurants and shopping.