The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel vs Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

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The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

★★★★ 4-Star
9.2 121
Austin
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Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

★★★ 3-Star
9.1 45
Austin
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.1 (2,445)
8.7 (1,285)
Booking.com
8.5 (305)
8.4 (901)
Expedia
9.2 (1,146)
9.0 (1,394)
Trip.com
8.9 (104)
8.7 (107)
Overall Average
9.2 (4,000)
9.1 (3,687)

Strengths & Weaknesses

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff are friendly and often provide upgrades, as repeated in reviews + Excellent location within walking distance to the Austin Convention Center and major attractions
+ Prime downtown location walkable to 6th Street, theaters, and State Capitol + Highly satisfying breakfast service with a variety of options and fresh fruit
+ Rooms are spacious, clean, with historic charm commonly praised + Spacious and comfortable room configurations suitable for families
+ Lobby, bar, and restaurant atmosphere frequently highlighted + Friendly and attentive service from front desk and valet staff
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Aged building, some rooms need updates noted in complaints - Street noise can be heard in rooms due to the downtown location
- Long elevator waits mentioned in several reviews - Valet parking service comes with a significant cost
- High parking and pool fees repeatedly criticized - Occasional reports of inconsistent housekeeping and minor room maintenance issues

Recommended For

Couples Business travelers Festival goers

Recommended For

Business Travelers Families

Guest Reviews

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Wonderful staff, historic clean hotel

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Great downtown location, spacious room, friendly staff

Only one elevator working

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Prime location, friendly staff, suite upgrade great

Dust in corners

Agoda 10.0 Business

Convenient spot, spacious room, top staff

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

First-class service, central location, quiet clean room

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Agoda 9.2 Business traveler

2-minute walk from the convention center; spacious and clean room.

Agoda 8.4 Family with children

Excellent free breakfast and friendly staff.

No housekeeping during a 3-night stay.

Booking.com 3.2

Delicious breakfast and great location.

Street noise is audible and parking is expensive.

Location Comparison

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