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South Congress Hotel

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78704

8.9 Excellent348 guest reviews

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Check-in
Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Amenities and Convenient Facilities

    South Congress Hotel in Austin's vibrant South Congress District offers a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre, and a chic terrace for guests to unwind. Indulge in delectable meals at the on-site restaurant and enjoy the convenience of private parking.

  • Elegant Rooms with Modern Comforts

    Each room at the boutique hotel is thoughtfully designed, featuring air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Some rooms boast scenic views, while all guests are provided with plush bath robes and premium toiletries. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi available throughout the property.

  • Exceptional Services and Nearby Attractions

    Experience top-notch hospitality with a 24-hour front desk, a cash machine, and a variety of shops on-site. Explore nearby attractions like San Marcos and Round Rock, with Bergstrom Airport just a short drive away.

Book your stay at South Congress Hotel for a memorable Austin getaway.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Helpful staff

  • Good amenities

At the hotel

Popular amenities

66 listed
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • ATM/banking
  • Bicycle-friendly property
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Car hire
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Pools & wellness

  • Exercise/lap pool
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Massage services
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar/deli

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness facilities (surcharge)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Television in common areas

Safety & cleanliness

  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Electric bicycle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free wired internet
  • Garage
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Internet access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Reception hall
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming nearby
  • Vegetarian menu options available

Review in focus

348 reviews
10/ 10
We’ve stayed at a lot of different hotels in Austin, I think this is my favorite so far in the price range. The location is great if you like to shop and there are good restaurants within walking distance. The other guests are quiet and respectful, the property is nice and chill. Very nice rooms and staff.
oh_rita82 · Couples · 2026-05-24

The guest experience

8.9out of 10
348 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Helpful staff
  • Good amenities

Worth knowing — Rooms too dark · Uncomfortable pillows · Lack of coffee machine

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.5

    The staff was consistently helpful and accommodating to special requests.

  • Location9.3

    Excellent location in the vibrant South Congress neighborhood with easy access to attractions.

  • Overall Experience9.3

    Reviews highlight a great stay, with many recommending the hotel.

  • Amenities8.9

    Great amenities including the pool and spacious bathrooms, although some appliances were missing.

  • Value for Money8.8

    Standard quality for this hotel tier, considering the location and amenities.

  • Food and Beverage8.8

    Standard quality for this hotel tier, no specific mentions.

  • Cleanliness8.3

    The reviews indicate some concerns about cleanliness due to the dark rooms and lack of amenities.

  • Room Quality8.3

    Rooms noted to be dark and uncomfortable pillows, suggesting room quality could improve.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

79% of 14 recent stays rated 8+

8.9348 reviews

  • Great location

    10/10

    oh_rita82 · Couples · 2026-05-24

    “We’ve stayed at a lot of different hotels in Austin, I think this is my favorite so far in the price range. The location is great if you like to shop and there are good restaurants within walking distance. The other guests are quiet and respectful, the property is nice and chill. Very nice rooms and staff.”

  • Best choice of location in Austin

    10/10

    Antonio · couple · 2026-05-13

    “The location in SoCo avenue is fantastic, nice walks in the area and plenty of restaurants, bars and stores”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Sapna · solo traveller · 2026-05-12

    “Mostly good location and nice room”

  • I am sad the hotel won’t be there when we are back later this year.

    9/10

    Sophie · couple · 2026-05-10

    “Design and furniture were great and well considered. It felt independent the team were wonderful”

  • Nice centrally located hotel

    6/10

    Amy · couple · 2026-04-21

    “Good location, friendly staff, nice pool”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Patricia · couple · 2026-04-10

    “Cama comoda, con sabanas y buenas almohadas de pluma, habitación amplia y baño tambien! Cerca del centro”

  • Was good

    10/10

    John · extended group · 2026-03-02

    “Great hotel, very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.”

  • Loved it! -- Coming back again

    10/10

    andreamh2 · Couples · 2026-02-03

    “We loved this hotel. The location is unbeatable, within walking distance to everything. The staff was very kind and made us feel truly welcome. We were celebrating a birthday, and they placed a birthday card, some chocolates, and a bottle in the room. The hotel’s aesthetic and design are beautiful as well. There's also plenty of coffee shops, shops, restaurants in the area which is an always a plus. Parking was $45 a night -- which, given the location, we felt was fair.”

  • Love it! Will be back

    10/10

    Karen · couple · 2026-01-21

    “Great location Super chic interiors”

  • Location is great.Employees were friendly and helpful. Room service food was good .

    7/10

    Linda · solo traveller · 2026-01-20

    “The location”

  • Great location and set up for a group

    9/10

    Andria · extended group · 2026-01-20

    “excellent location and great amenities - from pool to restaurants. the bunk rooms were great for a girls trip and bathroom was spacious for getting ready. the front desk was very accommodating to special requests.”

  • The location is superb!

    9/10

    Ulani · couple · 2026-01-19

    “The location was fantastic, what a cool street and great coffee downstairs too. A bit of a hiccup with check-in, but it was acknowledged and dealt with very professionally.”

  • Conviently chic place to stay on SoCo.

    10/10

    Gavra · couple · 2026-01-16

    “The property was very chic and Austin cool.”

  • Wonderful stay, no complaints. Would definitely stay there again.

    9/10

    Jennifer · solo traveller · 2026-01-04

    “The rooms were very comfortable. It was clean and peaceful. The staff were extremely responsive and helpful. They had a complementary gift waiting for us because it was our anniversary. Every request we made was honored. We were worried about noise because there was an NYE party on the first floor, but we heard nothing.”

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